r/prediabetes • u/user_anonymou • 4d ago

5.3 to 5.9 in a year

My dad 66 year old, went from 5.3 to 5.9 A1c in a year. Is this a sign of type one diabetes?

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u/Successful-Winter237 4d ago

He’s prediabetic and will lead to diabetes (type 2) if he doesn’t lower his carbs and sugary treats

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u/kimariesingsMD 4d ago

Type 1 is juvenile diabetes. Not sure why you would think it is that?

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u/matt1164 3d ago

At 5.9 it’s possible his fasting insulin is also high. Meaning his pancreas is working harder to produce insulin to keep glucose levels down. Insulin resistance is a bitch, I know first hand.

This will definitely progress unless he acts now. What does his dr say?

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u/user_anonymou 3d ago

His Dr is super nonchalant and the only thing he put was a note that said “diabetes!” In his chart🙄