Understand your A1C and take control of your blood sugar.
The ABCs of A1C breaks down what your Type 2 diabetes lab numbers really mean, how they connect to daily choices, and practical steps you can use to lower A1C without getting buried in jargon.
- ✓ Plain-language explanations of A1C, fasting glucose, spikes, and “time in range.”
- ✓ Practical habits you can actually stick with—food, movement, sleep, and meds.
- ✓ Works alongside your doctor’s plan instead of trying to replace it.
Always work with your own healthcare team. This book is educational and not medical advice.
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What you’ll learn in The ABCs of A1C
The book is built around five simple rules that turn confusing lab reports into a clear, daily plan.
How A1C actually works
Why A1C is an “average,” why it doesn’t tell the whole story, and how to read it alongside fasting and post-meal numbers.
Five rules for better blood sugar
A small set of rules that guide eating, movement, and medication timing—without asking you to be perfect.
Spotting patterns, not “good” or “bad”
How to look at your meter or CGM data and see patterns, so you can adjust with your doctor instead of guessing.
Talking with your care team
Questions to ask at appointments, how to bring organized information, and how to advocate without conflict.
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