For those who don't know, a hemoglobin A1C test is an indicator of diabetes, and it measures your blood sugar levels over the past 3 months (simplified explanation).

Over 8.0 = severe.

6.5 or higher = diabetes.

5.7 to 6 = prediabetic.

less than 5.7 is normal.

I had an A1C test the week of my surgery, and the level was 6.8, which was down from previous tests. I was taking metformin at the time.

I haven't had any metformin since my surgery three months ago. My A1C has dropped to 5.9 now! My fasting blood sugar was 82 (65-99 is normal).

Yayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!! I know that must be a great feeling leaving the diabetes behind. Good job????

My A1C was 6.4 pre-op. My operation was March 3, 2015.

On May 6th it was 5.1.

On Oct 29 it was 5.2.

That's awesome! Congrats!

Congratulations on your improved health.

My A1C went from being barely diabetic to normal (mid to upper 4's) because of the weight loss.

I second that "Yayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!"

A1C test is an indicator of diabetes - measures your blood sugar levels

@@Sharon1964

i "think" that one of the most common co-morbities (msp) is diabetes

you haven't needed to take meds since surgery!!!

great "side effect" from the sleeve

enjoy watching your A1C #s and weight/lbs go down

79 lbs lost

(don't look at me, i didn't take them) LOL

just to mention - my A1C has fluctuated between 5.1 and 5.3

keep up the good job

i'm sure you will!!

kathy

congrats