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So, you think the American Diabetes organization, ADA is full hog hogwash ?

‎01-24-2014 12:33

‎01-24-2014 12:33

So, the ADA is full of hogwash?  I use their guidelines regularly.

What do you think?  That, and portion control are my main go- to guidelines.

What do you do?

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‎01-25-2014 01:53

‎01-25-2014 01:53

As someone living with diabetes (admittedly not under control), a nurse, and somebody who has done a LOT of reading on the subject, I would have to wonder why their recommendation for a hemoglobin a1c is 7%. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists recommends 6.5%. Why doesn't the ADA shoot for lower numbers?

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‎01-25-2014 11:13

In response to NurseWizzle

‎01-25-2014 11:13

Actually. I measured 6.8 and my Dr said not to bother going lower.  Overall, it wouldn't matter I guess.  A1C in the 6's shows control.  Now, I am at 7 and he put me back on Metformin.  Ugh

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