When blood sugar is running high — an HbA1c above 8.5% or fasting readings over 180 mg/dL — the same foods need smaller portions and the margin for error narrows. These foods keep a safe rating even at that level, making them the more forgiving choices while you work with your care team to regain control.
Introduction
When blood sugar is running high — an HbA1c above 8.5% or fasting readings over 180 mg/dL — the same foods need smaller portions and the margin for error narrows. These foods keep a safe rating even at that level, making them the more forgiving choices while you work with your care team to regain control.
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After a meal, carbohydrate is broken down to glucose and absorbed into the blood; insulin then helps move it into cells. Foods that release glucose slowly produce a smaller, steadier rise. HbA1c reflects your average blood sugar over roughly the past three months. It is the anchor for the three control levels used throughout this site.
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