BG numbers in the early AM- Troubling and could I do more

wcucats77

Question for the group, if I may; I am not on any medication and had one A1C test that came back at 6.5. For the last 5 years being tested twice a year, my A1C was anywhere from 5.4- 5.8. Nothing higher and fasting numbers were anywhere from 96-103. Since the test at 6.5 in August, have lost 17 pounds from a high of 202 to 184.5. I am not on medication of any kind , other than working out 5-6 times a week intensily and keeping calories from 1, 500- 1, 900 daily with carbs between 150 - 200. My BG tested 2-3 times a day is anywhere from 84- 102. Typically in low 90's, except early AM. Also, testing 2 hours after meals and numbers range from 94-102. My fasting numbers testing 4 times a week can be in 90's 3 times and for no reason be 103 for 4th time. Just a footnote, I did take melatonin once and woke up with 118. However, since learned the problems this can cause. I have even tested my BG twice at 3:00 and at 4:00 different days of course and BG was 98 and 102.

Now my question; should I be concerned about BG in early AM being anywhere from 92-103 and if so does anyone have any suggestions for keeping this in 90's everytime. I just moved form Louisville, Kentucky to Myrtle Beach SC and will have my A1C tested in February.

Again, thanks in advance for any help , it is bothering me that I get the occaisional 103 BG in early AM. Should I be worred about this 103?

WCU77

Crochetluvr

I can only go by what my Dr. told me.....if my morning fasting sugar is under 120, I am doing ok. My fasting readings are generally in the same range as yours.

JaceyMarieS

My fasting numbers are also in the same range as yours.


My doctor told me that anything below 100 is normal and "normal" is what I would aim for. However, he said that a couple of readings per week above 100 but below 110 are nothing to be concerned about, to review diet and exercise if my FBG's were consistently above 100 or if I had a couple of readings per week above 110 and to make an appointment with him if I started to go above 120 again.

wcucats77

Thanks for the quick response from KDIAPIAZZ and Crochetlover. Most helpful. Do the numbers we all seem to have mean more prediabetes or diabetes?

JaceyMarieS

Thanks for the quick response from KDIAPIAZZ and Crochetlover. Most helpful. Do the numbers we all seem to have mean more prediabetes or diabetes?

I'm not quite sure I understand your question. Once you're diagnosed with diabetes, you're diabetic. There's no cure, only control. any diabetic who thinks they're cured should drink 2 Cokes and test at 30 minutes, 1 hour and 1.5 hours. even a diabetic in very tight control will still "fail" an OGTT.


If your FBG is below 100 and your A1c is below 5.6, you're considered a diabetic in control to 'normal'. If your FBG is 101-126 (or is it 128?), you're considered a diabetic controlling to pre-diabetic levels.

The level of control you achieve can be influenced by what medications you are taking. Insulin-dependent diabetics, for example, are generally given a higher A1c considered "acceptable" or "in control" because the risk of hypoglycemia increases with insulin or insulin-stimulating meds.

Crochetluvr

KDIPIAZZ is spot on. Diabetes is for life. ...no cure, only control. If you have been diagnosed all you can do is adjust your diet and exercise so that you can be medication free eventually. That's what I am shooting for.

travisseger

It is not uncommon for your fasting number to be higher than the rest of your numbers during the day. Mine are the same way. Your numbers are pretty good. I like to keep my fasting below 100, but like you, there is usually a day or two every week where it comes in just above. It hasn't kept me from bringing my A1C down to 5.1, and my doctor says it's nothing to worry about unless I start to consistently wake up higher than 110.

And it's true…once you are diagnosed as diabetic you are diabetic for life. You can gain control and get off all meds, but you are still diabetic. Any doctor that tells you otherwise needs to be steered clear of.

wcucats77

Thanks for the feedback, it is most helpful.