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For the past three years, I have had a fasting glucose reading over 108. Each time my GP told me not to worry about it and we would just check it next year. This year it was 110, and I was again told not to worry about it. Well, I decided to do a direct lab test for my A1C. It was 5.8%. No response from my GP, which basically means, "nothing to worry about." Well, I am worried about it. I have members of my immediate family that suffered greatly with diabetes and complications that led to death. I was able to get a CGM through a "wellness" company. I do know that accuracy can be an issue, but I did not wear it for the exact numbers (not being diabetic), but to learn about my blood sugar. It was so very helpful to get an understanding of my blood sugar patterns. One of my challenges is that a) I am not overweight (not even close) b) I eat nothing processed, no sugar, low carbs, vegetarian etc. and c) I exercise regularly. Based on the CGM my blood sugar sits around 110 most of the day. It will spike when I eat but then go right back down again. I spend 99% of my time in 70-180. I want to lower my A1C, but I am not sure how to go about it. I know that no one here can give medical advice, and I guess I am not actually asking for medical advice but to express my frustration and feeling like I want to improve my health but do not have a medical professional to help me.

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It's understandable to feel frustrated about your blood sugar readings and lack of guidance from your GP, especially given your family history with diabetes. Consider tracking your meals and blood sugar to identify triggers and consult a nutritionist or endocrinologist for tailored advice. Additionally, focus on stress reduction and sleep for overall health improvement.

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