A1C Better Than Expected
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texasgal22
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Today must be a good day for the 90 day checkup. I followed up with my doctor and she came in to the room glowing. My A1C went from 6.3 to 5.9. She said that 5.7 is normal and told me that whatever I was doing to keep doing it which is watching carbs, adding exercise and losing weight.
My doctor told me not to think of myself as "cured" but as a diabetic doing well. She also told me I didn't need to come back until 6 months or so but I asked to come back in 3 as I am thinking holidays and stressful time to diet/exercise. I was also told I didn't need to test no more than once a month but I could test more often as I felt the need.
I'm testing. I cannot feel the blood sugar rise but I can sure feel it fall. I don't want to be thinking I'm doing well and my glucose be over the top. One thing I have learned is that this disease is not one to be taken lightly. The longer I can hold off the better.
I have found a lot of support from others on this site and I want to thank each one of you - you know who you are. Cheering me on really helped. Thank You!
My doctor told me not to think of myself as "cured" but as a diabetic doing well. She also told me I didn't need to come back until 6 months or so but I asked to come back in 3 as I am thinking holidays and stressful time to diet/exercise. I was also told I didn't need to test no more than once a month but I could test more often as I felt the need.
I'm testing. I cannot feel the blood sugar rise but I can sure feel it fall. I don't want to be thinking I'm doing well and my glucose be over the top. One thing I have learned is that this disease is not one to be taken lightly. The longer I can hold off the better.
I have found a lot of support from others on this site and I want to thank each one of you - you know who you are. Cheering me on really helped. Thank You!
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That is truly awesome news, congratulations! Really, really great.
You can consider reducing the testing to 3-4 times per week. That was one recommendation my PCP gave me that I like. Less than that and I let my sugar creep up. More than that and I feel anxious and obsessed like those first 6 months. Now I'm doing 3 fasting's per week, and one 2-hours post meal. It's working to keep me in check, but I still feel more relaxed and free than when I was initially diagnosed and testing 4 times per day. Whatever works for you of course!
Good luck keepin' on keepin' on. You're awesome!0 -
Thank you, Jessie. I do agree with you on being a little over anxious in the beginning. I am forever grateful that I took the initiative early to be tested. Praying for even better results next go around :bigsmile:0
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Great job. I don't know how you do it only testing a few times a week. I still test 4-5 times a day but at least I have smoothed out the wild swings by reducing carbs.0
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Thanks! StarLeopard
I haven't tested for the better part of a month which is why I was so shocked to hear that my A1C was so good. I did a lot of testing up front and I track religiously. Another contributing factor may be that I almost always drink water or unsweetened tea not decaf.0 -
That's great news! Keep up the good work!0
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Such fantastic news.. Well done!0
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Congratulations.......You've worked hard to achieve this success.0
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Congrat's on the great numbers I know how hard it is to get the numbers down I started at 10.5 went to 9 and now I am waiting for this months results.
Keep up the great work
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Great News :bigsmile:
A second positive set of results in 24 hours, just the motivation - Thank you for sharing.
My three month check is at end of month0 -
That's great news. Congrats on your hard work paying off.0
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That's great news. You clearly demonstrate what can be achieved when the MFP programme is properly executed. Thank you for sharing your news and well done.0
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You ARE doing great...congrats!!!0
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That is outstanding. Keep it up0
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Thank you to each and everyone of you for your words of encouragement! It does help and I look forward to your good report BigG59
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Great news! Keep up the good work!0
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Gezzzz been waiting since last Thursday for my A1C results how long can this take them. Next test in February maybe a home test is the answer its even cheaper than my 25.00 co-pay from Doctors.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/ReliOn-A1c-Test/10575934
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Finally got the latest on my A1C it is 7.4 down from 9.0 so it is going in the right direction. Hopefully it keeps dropping.0
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That's a big drop. Well done sir.Finally got the latest on my A1C it is 7.4 down from 9.0 so it is going in the right direction. Hopefully it keeps dropping.0 -
Finally got the latest on my A1C it is 7.4 down from 9.0 so it is going in the right direction. Hopefully it keeps dropping.
Wonderful news!!! keep up the good work :bigsmile:0 -
Thank you Laura and Texasgal it is mostly from the last month as my daily BG numbers are between 90 and 120 must be on the right track.0
