Update on my diabetes

A few months ago I had my hba1c at 12.6 and now after three months I managed to bring it down to 5.6. This wad strictly with a diet control and lots and lots of walking and a few runs. I am happy and I hope I am able to control this silent killer throughout my life.

Do you have any guidance going forward?

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JoyfulSilence · 46-50, M

That is awesome!

Mine was high two years ago when I was diagnosed with type 2. I do not recall my A1C. Now, it is 6.1.

I cut out added sugar, stopped drinking soda and eating cookies and sweet cereal, etc. I started on insulin then switched to Ozempic. I think the latter is working. But I am gaining weight! Yet I had lost a lot of weight due to a serious illness, unrelated to diabetes (yet perhaps diabetes had weakened my immune system?). Now I am back to whear I was before the loss.

I like Splenda in my coffee. It is very strong though, so only one packet!

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JoyfulSilence · 46-50, M

@bill117

Eat large meals! 😁

bill117 · 46-50, M

@JoyfulSilence but then that affects the blood sugar levels na. How to balance it out is what i wanna learn

JoyfulSilence · 46-50, M

@bill117

Maybe eat more fat.

But less saturated fat? Like in nuts and fish, maybe?

I eat a lot of ham and eggs. I should not. I have high blood pressure and cholesterol. I am on drugs for that, too. I should eat more vegetables and fish.

bijouxbroussard · F

Very good work ! When I was first diagnosed my A1c was 12.7. I took classes and regulated my diet, lost some weight and this year it’s at 6.0. It’s a balancing act, but with the help of my doctor I’m trying to keep it under control.

bill117 · 46-50, M

@bijouxbroussard Are you taking any meds? Did you lose a lot of weight?

4meAndyou · F

I was at the pre-diabetic stage. I think I was up to 6.4. My doctor put me on the No White Diet and my a1c went right back down to normal. I never eat sugar or baked goods or anything made with white flour...no rice, no potatoes, no pasta...(except when I cheat...which I did last night)...🤣🤣🤣

Musicman · 61-69, MVIP

@4meAndyou That's all the good stuff. It almost doesn't make life worth living 😢

4meAndyou · F

@Musicman Are you kidding? Of course life is worth living! I don't live to eat. AND I don't obsess about food.

Musicman · 61-69, MVIP

@4meAndyou Sadly I am a foodie. ☹ I had a breakfast burrito today. It wasn't as good as Zach's, but it wasn't bad.

KunsanVeteran · M

That’s quite an achievement! If you haven’t already, you might want to discuss Metformin (Glucophage) with your health care provider—especially if you have been diagnosed with insulin resistance.

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KunsanVeteran · M

@bill117 Bill—one important piece you haven’t mentioned is your weight. Do you know your BMI? If not, tell me your weight and height and I’ll get your BMI.

If you want to lose some weight, Glucophage can help with modest weight loss.

Yes, I would still discuss Glucophage with your health care provider. It can be helpful, has few side effects, and can prevent or significantly delay the onset of type II DM.

bill117 · 46-50, M

@KunsanVeteran I have lost a lot of weight. BMI is between 19-20. I just thought and read as well that maintaining a careful diet with exercises and everything else will let me keep off the meds. Whats your experience?

KunsanVeteran · M

@bill117 That weight loss is great! Your BMI is spot on! The weight loss will be a huge benefit going forward!

Try to get moderate exercise every day. I personally do a minimum of 10,000steps per day which I can easily get in by walking my dogs. Most days I average about 14,000 steps.

I was diagnosed with pre diabetes with insulin resistance at age 58. Through diet (primarily plant based, chicken & poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, beans, plenty of vegetables and fruit), no alcohol, never smoked); began Metformin (Glucophage) and brought my Hb A1c down to usually 5.4 which is at the upper end of the normal range. I retired at 62 and I have been retired for five years.

I have a very strong family history of type 2 diabetes.

So it can be done and it sounds like you are well on the way. I don’t have a continuous glucose monitor, but that may be added soon.

I hope that you can control it with diet and exercise—basically lifestyle changes, but I would have that discussion with your health care provider about whether Glucophage may help by preserving you pancreatic function.

Best of luck to you!