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!

bill117 · 46-50, M

@JoyfulSilence I have also lost a lot of weight. Could you guide me a bit more on how to gain a bit of weight?

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.