A1C is 14, in my 30s
KJ2872
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I have an A1C of 14 and need help in getting it down. Any suggestions. Today I cut out bread and drink water. I've also been doing the Caroline Jordan 10 minute workout everyday, but these area low impact exercises so I'm not sure if they are doing anything. I am 30 so I think I still have some time left to improve. Is there anyone who was able to get their A1C down after it being so high. Not really concerned with losing weight so much as I am concerned with getting it down. I heard weight lifting helps too.
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I have an A1C of 14 and need help in getting it down. Any suggestions. Today I cut out bread and drink water. I've also been doing the Caroline Jordan 10 minute workout everyday, but these area low impact exercises so I'm not sure if they are doing anything. I am 30 so I think I still have some time left to improve. Is there anyone who was able to get their A1C down after it being so high. Not really concerned with losing weight so much as I am concerned with getting it down. I heard weight lifting helps too.
Mine was 13.5 (13.4 maybe) at diagnosis in 2016. I went on metformin and a diet. I never had a BG reading below 200 until I cut carbs. I finally got my A1C down in the low 5's. I went off the metformin in 2018 and have been managing the BG with diet since.
I did not find personally that exercise seemed to have any impact. I tried intermittent fasting and that did not seem to do anything for me either. HOWEVER everyone responds differently.
I would monitor things to figure out how your body is responding to diet changes and exercise or you are just guessing and waiting for validation with the next A1C.1 -
FOR ME: it was simple issues. Carbs no more than 30 for a snack and 100 for a meal. Sugar: ZERO ADDED. Yes my coffee sucks but so does being sick. And No Artificial Sweetness or soda. As far as bread etc goes. Killing an entire food group is not sustainable to long term success. I allow 2 slices a day and I choose if its breakfast or Lunch. Moderation is your biggest challenge. My A1C was 16 and is now 7.5 nine months later with NO drugs except good old insulin at mealtime. Youre going to hear this a lot (I did) its all gonna be on you. We will give you the tools and the data. YOU have to decide each day what you do with them. Good Luck and friend me if you need help! Lee1
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I don't monitor my carbs. I focus on hiving high protein and high fiber. this generally keeps my sugar intake low and the carbs varying from 50 to 100 grams a day. the previous time i at this way i had to check my bs before going to bed to decide if needed medicine or not. i'm only 9 days in at the moment but my numbers are trending down.1
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I have an A1C of 14 and need help in getting it down. Any suggestions. Today I cut out bread and drink water. I've also been doing the Caroline Jordan 10 minute workout everyday, but these area low impact exercises so I'm not sure if they are doing anything. I am 30 so I think I still have some time left to improve. Is there anyone who was able to get their A1C down after it being so high. Not really concerned with losing weight so much as I am concerned with getting it down. I heard weight lifting helps too.
Mine was 13.5 (13.4 maybe) at diagnosis in 2016. I went on metformin and a diet. I never had a BG reading below 200 until I cut carbs. I finally got my A1C down in the low 5's. I went off the metformin in 2018 and have been managing the BG with diet since.
I did not find personally that exercise seemed to have any impact. I tried intermittent fasting and that did not seem to do anything for me either. HOWEVER everyone responds differently.
I would monitor things to figure out how your body is responding to diet changes and exercise or you are just guessing and waiting for validation with the next A1C.
Mine was 10+ three months ago. It is now 7.8, with just diet and exercise. I've lost 30+ pounds in the last three months as well. But my BS is still high (180-200). I don't want to take meds. I am low carb, generally 50 or under, some days I might go 100 grams for the day, but not more than a couple of times a week. Generally 1200 calories a day. Can I get my A1c and BS to normal this way without meds? I am 160, 68, and am going to try to lose at least another 20 pounds. Any advice or encouragement appreciated.
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The weight loss is a huge factor.
It is a complicated thing. You don't want health problems from high BG. I understand the desire to be off meds.
You are doing the right things! Keep it up!0
