My glucose level came back as 126 so my doctor ordered a A1C test on Friday am. The nurse told me to call back today for the results. The receptionist says that it takes 3 days and won't be back until Wednesday. I'm just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes for the results. The only other thing that showed up in my original bloodwork was a slightly elevated c reactive protein (I think that's what it was called) but unsure if that has any link. I am not diagnosed with diabetes yet, as I am waiting on the results,
Thank you.

don't want to frighten you but you are probably diabetic. glucose is not high so you should be able to treat it through diet and exercise. i don't usually get the results of my aic for a few days. if it's normal my dr. doesn't even call. let us know.

3 days is about right by the time it goes from the office to the lab and back. Some offices are online w/ this info and have less of a turn around time. Either way, I would call them because they might not call you...stranger things have happened. You taking the offensive and requesting the results instead of letting them get around to calling you is the best bet.

With a fasting blood glucose of 126, you're probably at the early stage of T2 diabetes, and it may be controlled with diet and exercise alone.

As for the elevated C-reactive protein, it's possible that you're at increased risk for heart disease. A C-reactive protein level of less than 1.0 mg/L is considered low risk; 1.0 to 2.9 mg/L puts you at moderate risk, and a level of 3.0 or greater puts you at high risk.

Elevated C-reactive protein levels can be treated in a number of ways. First of all, a heart healthy diet and exercise is helpful, as it would also be for diabetes. If you smoke, you should quit, and don't indulge in alcohol except on rare occasions. Taking aspirin can help reduce your risk of heart attack as well. And, if necessary, cholesterol-reducing drugs can lower your C-reactive protein levels.

All of this may sound scary...but it's really just a matter of managing known risk factors as we age.

Ruth

I agree with Al...it sounds like a normal turn-around time, but don't let it slide if you don't hear from them within the 3 days.

With a fasting blood glucose of 126, you're probably at the early stage of T2 diabetes, and it may be controlled with diet and exercise alone.

As for the elevated C-reactive protein, it's possible that you're at increased risk for heart disease. A C-reactive protein level of less than 1.0 mg/L is considered low risk; 1.0 to 2.9 mg/L puts you at moderate risk, and a level of 3.0 or greater puts you at high risk.

Elevated C-reactive protein levels can be treated in a number of ways. First of all, a heart healthy diet and exercise is helpful, as it would also be for diabetes. If you smoke, you should quit, and don't indulge in alcohol except on rare occasions. Taking aspirin can help reduce your risk of heart attack as well. And, if necessary, cholesterol-reducing drugs can lower your C-reactive protein levels.

All of this may sound scary...but it's really just a matter of managing known risk factors as we age.

Ruth