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A1c mystery solved

Member Forum >> Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Protocol >> A1c mystery solved

t1dtamer

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Posted: 3/20/2019 10:10:59 AM Edited: 3/20/2019 10:23:46 AM (5)

I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes for 35 years. As a result, I have been monitoring my blood glucose daily with fingersticks and a continuous glucose meter (CGM). Average blood glucose numbers correspond, within a range, to a discrete A1c value. I noted over the years that my A1c number consistently came in at about 0.5% above my average glucose number measured by both my CGM and my meter. I challenged a series of endocrinologists over the last ten years as to why that occurred. My observation was met with disinterest and a lack of curiosity. Recently, my naturopath ordered a complete blood count (CBC) panel and I was surprised to see that my red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit all measured just below the lower lab limit. I had become anemic and it was likely fairly longstanding. I did a quick Google search on "A1c anemia" and found this 2014 NIH study. It reported that people with iron-deficiency anemia often received A1c results that were about 0.5% above their actual glucose experience. So I started to supplement with iron about six weeks ago and all three markers improved and moved above the lower lab limit. I rechecked my A1c this week. My glucose meter and CGM predicted an A1c of 4.9%. My A1c measured 5.0%. This is my lowest A1c in 35 years and it corresponds nicely with my actual glucose experience. I think if my endos over the last ten years had been more curious about this A1c/glucose discordance, they would have discovered my anemia sooner. Of course, if they had just ordered a CBC blood panel, they could have easily uncovered an important health deficit. Oh well, live and learn!
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