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E-mails to Christine (GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director) Christine is a Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator E-mail your questions to Christine at:  nutrition@GlucoMenu.com 1/4/09 Q. What should my A1c level be? A. An A1c test is a blood test that reveals how your blood sugar has been over the past 2-3 months.  This test can show high blood sugar you are not aware of as a result of blood sugar testing times. The American Diabetes Association recommends an A1c goal for those with diabetes of less than 7%. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists recommends an A1c goal for those with diabetes of less than 6.5%. Each person may have different goals for treating their diabetes.  It is important to discuss blood sugar control goals with your diabetes educator or doctor so you know what to personally try to achieve. While you already have a primary care physician, you may want to see a specialist in diabetes (Endocrinologist).  An Endocrinologist is medical doctor who specializes in diseases including diabetes. Christine Carlson, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director Previous E-mails to Christine (GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director) Should I be eating gluten free products? What is the difference between sugar and sugar alcohols? My glucose tolerance test was at 105 - how high/low is that compared to acceptable levels? Are Stevia sweeteners safe for someone who has diabetes? What should my A1c level be? My blood sugar levels have been running between 475 to 575. What should I do if I've just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? What can I drink instead of water? What are Pre-Diabetes lifestyle changes? What kind of nuts should I buy? Where I can buy Olean and what brands of food have it? Will tomatoes cause an increase in blood sugar levels? How many sugars are in an apple? Which fruits would be a better choice for me to eat? What do you advise when I find myself, always, hungry and most of the time ravenous? We eat out a lot could you give us some suggestions for Japanese and Chinese? What is the difference between canned and fresh fruits? Can you explain food exchanges? Menus for every season? I'm trying to lose weight.. what is the lowest calorie level? Which items are the best for fiber? Newly diagnosed w/ Pre-Diabetes... where do I start? Do my symptoms sound like frozen shoulder? Carbohydrate or calories? Can I have wine with dinner? Why unhealthy margarine instead of butter? Should I add ground flax seed to my meal plan? What are the symptoms of Pre-Diabetes?

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