I finally got my blood test results. Here's what I've learned so far: 1. My new blood glucose meter is pretty accurate. The blood test says I had 113 mg/dL, my meter gave me a 114 mg/dL a couple minutes after the blood draw. 2. A1C is a 6.5% (down from 7.1%). I thought it might be lower based on my recent blood glucose readings, but since A1C reflects an average over the last few months, it's a trailing indicator. 3. My Microalbumin/Creatine Ratio is way higher than it's ever been (117 versus 53), which

I finally got my blood test results. Here's what I've learned so far:

My new blood glucose meter is pretty accurate. The blood test says I had 113 mg/dL, my meter gave me a 114 mg/dL a couple minutes after the blood draw.
A1C is a 6.5% (down from 7.1%). I thought it might be lower based on my recent blood glucose readings, but since A1C reflects an average over the last few months, it's a trailing indicator.
My Microalbumin/Creatine Ratio is way higher than it's ever been (117 versus 53), which if I'm reading what the Interwebs says, this points to potential kidney issues.

I've got a couple weeks before I see the doctor. ?

2017-08-23T17:19:12Z