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[quote=Anonymous]I was shocked to get my bloodwork results and my A1C is 5.9, which is in the pre-diabetic range. I am a 43 year old female and my lifestyle is extremely healthy. Can someone more knowledgeable about diabetes please try to help me understand what I can do to reverse this and avoid getting full-blown diabetes?

I weigh 120 pounds and I'm 5'5"
I walk minimum 40 minutes every day of the week.
Plus I'm on my feet all day, going up and down flights of stairs many times a day.
I do strength training 3-4 days a week
I don’t drink any alcohol
I don’t eat fast food or fried foods
I don’t eat white bread/pasta/rice (I try to eat as little gluten as possible but I'm not completely GF)
I eat very few sweets (only dark chocolate & dates)
I don’t drink any sugary drinks 
I get plenty of sleep
I drink tons of water

I’m so confused as to what is the explanation for my increased A1c number. We have no family history of diabetes. I didn't have it when pregnant. I want to do everything I can to avoid getting diabetes or having to go on medication. Can you please suggest some other things besides what I’ve already listed above? I'm having my bloodwork repeated in 6 weeks. [/quote]

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