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Me again! My doctor thinks i
Me again! My doctor thinks i could by hyperglycemic? I have also been told cq10 can help to lower your sugar levels and your cholesterol levels?
It sounds like you are quite
It sounds like you are quite concerned about your blood sugar levels which is a good sign that you are ready to make some lifestyle changes. First, I would recommend asking your doctor for some advice specific to your situation since they know the whole picture of your medical history.
It appears your doctor is measuring your A1c levels and not just a typical fasting glucose. If you are drinking alcohol, you need to know that it turns into straight sugar quickly in the body. If you are drinking 4-5 times per week, that certainly is not helping your situation. You might try abstaining from alcohol for a few weeks so that your doctor can retest your numbers to see if that is the cause.
Hyperglycemia is simply high blood sugar. To test that, buy an inexpensive blood sugar meter at your local drug store and start testing yourself each morning. The meter will come with instructions to show you the normal ranges. You may also want to measure throughout the day at different intervals to see if your sugar is high as well.
As for coQ10, it has been reported to decrease with age and in patients who have diabetes, heart conditions and cancer. However, that alone will not bring down your blood sugar levels. You must make lifestyle changes for that to happen.