I Am Diabetic, Type 2

Before I go to bed I want to say something. At my last doctor appointment (in late november) my diabetes was not looking good, my A1C which measures a 3 month average of my sugar levels was at an all time high for me at 8.0. My doctor prescribed a third medication for me to take, I took it for two days then looked it up online to check possible side effects, they scared me a little. Weight gain, congestive heart failure, kidney disease and macular something or other which could cause blindness. I also found out in my research that the manufacturer was involved in a class action lawsuit because of these side effects. So I quit taking the medicine. Since then my average blood glucose is down to about 146, still a little too high but much better than before, it would be even better if I could figure out why my morning blood testing is always higher (trying your suggestion tonight Russ Carr). Would like to get that average down to about 100 but right now I would be thrilled to get it below 140. Still working on it, main thing I have done is cutting down on carbs and portion sizes, no French fries, no chips (killing me) and less bread. It seems to be working so far, curious to see if I am losing any weight as well but won't know that till doctor appointment on the 27th, wish me luck.