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My A1C dropped so fast my doctor thought the lab made an error

A1cHero_PHX Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 3:48 AM 20 replies 740 viewsPage 4 of 4
A1cHero_PHX
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Feb 21, 2026 at 9:28 AM#16

OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on My A1C dropped so fast my.

To answer pete_RVA: yes, I am on compounded sema from a 503B pharmacy.

Quick update: things are still going well. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏

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Feb 21, 2026 at 9:45 AM#17

Relevant to My A1C dropped so fast my — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:

Key improvements: A1C 8.4% → 5.5%, triglycerides 241 → 111 mg/dL, hsCRP 8.0 → 1.1 mg/L. All on tirzepatide for 9 months.

The inflammatory marker drop is what impresses me most. Consistent with the SELECT trial's cardiovascular findings.

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Feb 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM#18

100%. My provider said the same thing about My A1C dropped so.

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Feb 21, 2026 at 10:19 AM#19

Slightly tangential to My A1C dropped so fast my but Dr.BariatricHTX reminded me — does anyone have experience combining this with metformin?

I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.

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Feb 21, 2026 at 10:36 AM#20
A1cHero_PHX said:
Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on My A1C dropped so fast my

This is exactly right. A1cHero_PHX articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The My A1C dropped so fast my aspect is the most important factor.

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