The Most Accurate Method To Test Blood Sugar is NOT A1C Test – Dr. Berg

What is the most accurate way to test your blood sugar level? Here’s what you need to know!

Timestamps
0:00 Introduction: testing blood sugars
0:29 A1C test: is it accurate?
1:56 What are normal blood sugar levels?
3:22 Signs, symptoms, and causes of diabetes
4:12 How to improve diabetes
6:04 The best method to determine your blood sugar level

In this video, I want to talk about the most accurate method to determine your blood sugar levels.

A1C is not as accurate at blood glucose. Why? Because it does not measure your blood glucose levels directly. It only gives you a rough estimate of your blood glucose levels over three months. This is done by measuring the hemoglobin that is bound to glucose.

If you have anemia, your A1C test will be thrown off. Infections, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnancy, and numerous other factors can throw off your A1C measurements.

A1C tests will give you more of a general estimate, but they aren’t 100% accurate.

A normal blood sugar level will be around 80 mg/dl. If you’re a diabetic, you will have insulin resistance. This greatly affects blood sugar levels. Over time, keto and intermittent fasting can bring your blood glucose within a normal range (70-90 mg/dl).

You always want to consume healthy, nutrient-dense foods—particularly vegetables. This will help keep your blood sugar levels under control.

The best way to determine your blood sugar levels is to do a post-meal glucose blood test. After 1-2 hours, your blood sugar level should be under 120. Very healthy people will be under 100.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching. I hope this video helped you better understand the most accurate method to determine your blood sugar levels.

[Murphyrm]

I’m doing the keto diet and changing my blood glucose levels! 66 days and my levels went from 500 in the hospital to under 100 as of today, yes! I eat no sugar or grains.

[randoshus]

Dude, you make me want to be a doctor just to spread this information.... People need this help in an ungodly number...

[KETODiamond]

I was a T2D before keto, my sugar is now in the low 80's. After less than 4 months, my A1C dropped to normal. I refused all medications. I teach everyone who asks keto free now to help as many people as I possibly can.

[donnabarlow]

I am 71, I have been in Ketosis for a year and a half, and IF (OMAD) for 1 year. I had high blood pressure, A1C of 14, degenerative disc disease, and weighted 334 pounds. As of today, I am no longer on meds for blood pressure or diabetes, I am down 135 lbs, and A1C of 5.3! I was so depressed that I didn’t take before pictures. I can’t find a way to add photos. Thank you for your help in making this possible. I have given up TV for college degree on YouTube. I have 48 lbs to go and I am taking Ben Azadi’s advice and doing 5-1-1 schedule. God Bless!

[thomaskeets]

Took me 3yrs on intermittent fasting and a ketogenic diet to bring my A1C in normal range. Severely insulin resistant for years unknowingly. Keto and fasting are my life now and are credited for my healing and fantastic quality of health/life today!

[no.Cross_NoCrown]

I have been on keto and IF for just 2 1/2 weeks now. I am prediabetic and have a glucose meter and taking my blood sugar and it keeps going down. 2 hours post dinner it's now at 85! That's so awesome, it hasn't been normal like that in a long time! Thank you Dr. Berg!

[jenrandomstuff]

I'm literally crying. I'm so thankful for this man and the information he provides. I started learning from him & following his lead & am healthier. Am also applying everything to my mom & daughter now & our lives are becoming so much better.

[davidcalderon]

Dr. Berg you and Dr. Fung have got me fasting and eating right also using The proper supplements I wish I would’ve found out about you two guys years ago. Now I’ve lowered myA1C from 8.9 to 6.1 in two months and will keep this life style forever thank you so much 🙏🏽

[evelyn]

WOW I love this channel I have learned so mush this week since I found you Dr Berg thank you for everythign I am 65 and I am taking my life back and you have given me the courage to do it with your information.

[shawndayvis]

My sugar level is high...so I'm trying to bring this down to myself through fasting....I've lost 40lbs as of today....I feel great even though my sugar level usually stays high...I've done 24, 48, and 1 72 hour fast....I don't have ANY problems fasting....I'm half native American so I know they suffer from diabetes....my doctor says my lab work is good....he says I'm very healthy...I'm half scandinavian too and I don't know what markers they carry as far as diabetes....I was 283.8 Oct.1....I'm 243.8 Oct.31....you saved my life Dr Eric Berg and thank you for all your kind videos...the one about some of my friends even calling me crazy...lol....I still love them and some of them are even asking me how I did it...I referred them to your life-giving videos....I will keep up this new way of life and post more later....oh, I'm 53 and male...just letting you know. Thanks again

[history_addict]

in 18th of January 2019, my fasting blood glucose was 201, 377 after two hours of eating, and A1C was 9.8%. In 13th of February, my blood glucose was 92 fasting, 120 after two hours of eating, and A1C was 6%, in less than a month. Thanks to Ketogenic diet and IF.

[Jondave]

Dr Berg, thank you very much for these easy to follow and direct videos. I'm in my 30s and wish I knew all of this when I was 18. I have gone from 252lbs to 185lbs January to November, with a goal of reaching 162-165. Your work and the the work of other fine true health professionals is turning my life around. Thank you very much and God bless you and your family.

[gregorynelson]

Great channel, Dr. Berg, thank you for providing helpful information!
With diet (similar to keto), regular/daily intermittent fasting and exercise, I have lost 80lbs and totally reversed my Type 2 Diabetes.
I was diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension and acid reflux in 2006 and was prescribed 4 medications, and then started insulin in 2010. But around summer of 2017, I decided to put the information on your, and others, channel to use. And over a year ago my doctor gradually took me off all medications. Today I'm not on any medications. My blood sugars range from 72 to 88, my blood pressure 110/72.
I'm an American living in the Philippines so my biggest challenge is getting enough vegetables. All vegetables are seasonal here and broccoli is almost $3/lb! But these are minor challenges! Thanks again!!

[justrusty]

I simply became aware of sugar consumption and try to keep it down to ~30 gm max per day (so no soda, for example.) Sometimes that's all it takes - awareness. HbA1c (which we agree is not perfect, but still pretty good indicator) went from 5.8 to 5.1 in a few months. So these videos may help people with higher levels, they can also turn those of us on the borderline around and headed in the right direction.

[swaransingh]

Dr. Eric Berg, you are just brilliant. You are helping millions with your knowledge through your videos. Whole world is watching you and benefiting from your knowledge. Cheers!

[kaceeboxers]

Just had appointment with new endocrinologist. I have been a type 1 diabetic for 8 years, adult onset. Have had a pump for about 5 years. I eat a ketogenic diet as much as possible and intermittent fast daily. My functional doctor shared this endocrinologist’s report with me today. The nurse wrote things that were not true, taken out of context, even some made up. Said I fasted and only ate when I was hungry. True. Then she said I didn’t eat 3 meals a day as my doctor had suggested. No one has ever suggested this to me and if they did, I wouldn’t follow it. They wanted me to change my pump settings and wanted me to call them for every blood sugar reading under 80. I feel great in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s and have a 4.9 A1C, average of 94. The settings they wanted on my pump would put me back to A1C over 6. I told them I want to stay under 6 as studies have shown 5% brain shrinkage per year with those carrying higher A1Cs. They thought I didn’t take my diabetes seriously - they are so wrong. It is a daily battle and I wish there were more choices in my area for endocrinologists who don’t endorse SAD, eating 3-5 meals a day, and happy with ADA recommendations for T1D to carry A1C’s around 7. I won’t be going back and thankfully my functional doctor will order my needed bloodwork and write the scripts for insulin and test strips. Next will be to get a continuous glucose monitor and i think this will help with hypoglycemia- as every day in a T1D life is different. What maintained ( diet/exercise) blood sugar in the 80s and 90s one day can result in low blood sugar the next - doing exactly the same thing. It is like balancing a yo yo 🤣

[ashaamin]

I have now following Dr. Berg's diet plan and though it all forms part of my meal even earlier, I have cut off all the carbs from my diet. I have lost so much weight now and eating this way also motivates one to exercise and be on track. My blood sugars are normal now and my doc. has taken me off from taking the diabetes meds. I am now forwarding Dr. Berg's health info. to all close family so they could benefit too. I thank you immensely Dr. Berg for being such a great source of health info. that you provide to everyone and sincerely appreciate it. I love watching your videos all the time that provide such important health info.

[tomaszzima]

I saw a great TEDTalk (link escapes me) that explained that we could use the blood sugar testing of 1-2 hours after the meal to detect the foods that we (personally) should be avoiding and/or should be consuming. The reactive (bad for me) foods would spike blood sugar more, and non reactive (good for me) would not spike the blood sugar that much. This will help us build a perfect meal plan that is good and healthy for us! Remember we are all different and some things good for one person are bad for someone else.

[emh]

My b.s. was 75 this morning. Thank you Dr.Berg

[proverbswife]

I would love to see a video on gestational diabetes or blood glucose and pregnancy! Also, other videos on Keto and pregnancy and nursing!