Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Anything under 70 is dangerous. I'm not a doctor, but I would think 80 should be OK. Personally, I shoot for between 90 and 110. My last A1c was 6.1, and before that it was 5.5. It could be that your doctor would like you to get your A1c above 5.0.

Remember, a blood sugar that is too low can be just as dangerous as one that is too high. My mother once collapsed in Las Vegas because her blood sugar had dropped too low. My former neighbor also passed out a few times and the paramedics had to revive him with glucose.

I'd listen to your doctor. We all mean well, but really, we're just people you know on the internet. He has your complete medical record, and knows what's best. There is nothing wrong with having an A1c between 5.0 and 5.9.