# A1C, pre diabetic **URL:** \ **Category:** Medical Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [July 12, 2019, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/a1c-pre-diabetic/6447 "2019-07-12T02:03:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![scampos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@scampos](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/scampos)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2019, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/a1c-pre-diabetic/6447/1 "2019-07-12T02:03:46Z")
Howdy Today my doctor said that I was prediabetic based on my A1C levels, (my fasted glucose level is 85, always been around it 80-85), and I should take care of it. I was surprised because, no close family member has diabetes, so, it was a shock. My guess is, my bulking gone wrong, trash food was my resource to going up(high fat meat, icecream, tons of nutelle, pizza, you name it), I kept going because of low waist increase, but I guess it was a reckless move. Next week I will see a specialist to guide on my ending of bulking, but I know nothing about diabetes, never had someone close to me with it, is my guess right, or I should be worried? age: 30, male weight: 177lbs heigth: 5’10’’ waist: 34’'(bulking) 6 years lifting with good adherence, 1,5 year as powerlifter, numbers(1rm): DL: 341lbs Bench press: 158lbs Squat: 235lbs ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/a1c-pre-diabetic/6447/2 "2019-07-12T13:03:29Z")
What was your A1C level? ---
**Author:** ![scampos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@scampos](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/scampos)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/a1c-pre-diabetic/6447/3 "2019-07-12T22:40:35Z")
6.1%, avg 128.4 mg/dl. Another info, I am not doing cardio work…I stopped 7 months ago. Just came back from the specialist, she said it was probably all the junk food that I was eating, she tried to explain, but I cant understand what she was saying, my question was: ok, 6.1%, how much time do I have to correct it?this sample was taken 1 month ago, this is matters of days or months(years???) until I become a diabetic? Also, she said to do the test again 3 months from now with a correction of my dieting, plus wont need metformin right now, will wait 3 months, I dont know if it is the best approach I was cool before the appointment, but now I am kind scared haha ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2019, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/a1c-pre-diabetic/6447/4 "2019-07-16T14:32:08Z")
Yea, I’m not sure if it’s the junk food or if it’s the rate of weight gain coupled with other lifestyle choices (no cardio) and being dealt a poor hand genetically in this context. I think you should follow up with your doctor for other questions you have. That said, HbA1C levels are typically representative of the last 3 months of the average blood sugar. ---
**Author:** ![scampos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@scampos](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/scampos)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/a1c-pre-diabetic/6447/5 "2019-07-16T18:07:21Z")
> [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](#): > > Yea, I’m not sure if it’s the junk food or if it’s the rate of weight gain coupled with other lifestyle choices (no cardio) and being dealt a poor hand genetically in this context. > > I think you should follow up with your doctor for other questions you have. > > That said, HbA1C levels are typically representative of the last 3 months of the average blood sugar. I see, she said that I only need to follow a good diet, go to a nutricionist, and it will be fine. It is the really best approach? should I go to other doctor? I dont know if I am receiving the best treatment for the situation. ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/a1c-pre-diabetic/6447/6 "2019-07-17T15:17:23Z")
> [@scampos](#): > > I see, she said that I only need to follow a good diet, go to a nutricionist, and it will be fine. It is the really best approach? should I go to other doctor? I dont know if I am receiving the best treatment for the situation. I cannot give you medical advice over this medium, but I would advise that you follow up with your doctor for any questions and concerns you may have. I do think that reducing body fat is likely to help in your situation and it should be followed-up appropriately per your doctor’s advice. ---
**Author:** ![scampos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@scampos](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/scampos)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/a1c-pre-diabetic/6447/7 "2019-07-23T21:02:44Z")
> [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](#): > > I cannot give you medical advice over this medium, but I would advise that you follow up with your doctor for any questions and concerns you may have. > > I do think that reducing body fat is likely to help in your situation and it should be followed-up appropriately per your doctor’s advice. thanks Jordan, I am already in caloric deficit, not eating any sugar, only eating fish for protein(I think I will be pescetarian for this year), and back to cardio. I just came back from another doctor, and the same answer “just lose weight, stop eat junk food, go to nutritionists” and my only thought always is, “Am I the only one worry in this room? I just need to do this?”. I guess I need to chill and focus on my dieting ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/a1c-pre-diabetic/6447/8 "2019-07-24T14:30:41Z")
> [@scampos](#): > > thanks Jordan, I am already in caloric deficit, not eating any sugar, only eating fish for protein(I think I will be pescetarian for this year), and back to cardio. > > I just came back from another doctor, and the same answer “just lose weight, stop eat junk food, go to nutritionists” and my only thought always is, “Am I the only one worry in this room? I just need to do this?”. I guess I need to chill and focus on my dieting Yea I hear you. It’s sometimes hard to detach when it’s our own health!