A1C Better Than Expected

texasgal22

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!

jessiekanga

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!

texasgal22

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:

StarLeopard

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.

texasgal22

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.

dab52776

That's great news! Keep up the good work!

Aussielooser

Such fantastic news.. Well done!

deeschange

Congratulations.......You've worked hard to achieve this success.

terrymbradley

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

Mike

BigG59

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 month

travisseger

That's great news. Congrats on your hard work paying off.

robert65ferguson

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.

Bevkus

You ARE doing great...congrats!!!

Gbelk1

That is outstanding. Keep it up

texasgal22

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

JaceyMarieS

Great news! Keep up the good work!

terrymbradley

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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terrymbradley

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.

LauraDotts

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.

That's a big drop. Well done sir.

texasgal22

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:

terrymbradley

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.

jessiekanga

Great results/news! I know you were anxiously awaiting. Now... deep breath, and some pride for a spell! You're awesome!

robert65ferguson

Great news Terry, this seems to be the season for good news which is a great incentive for all of us to press on with renewed vigour, well done.

terrymbradley

Thanks everyone will be even happier when the levels are in the normal range..

pbourret

Great job to everyone who is reducing their A1C. I saw my doc a month ago and have been in the low 6's for the past year and weight has been stable so I am also out to 6 months before the next "oil change". It is important to not slack off on the changes that you have made to reduce your blood sugar and to find ways to make it even lower. I try to challenge myself to try something new between each visit to bring the A1C down. Hoping to be below 6 when I visit in March.

texasgal22

Behind the 8 ball here but that is some pretty good results pbourret! I sure hope you get below 6 by March.

robert65ferguson

Missed your A1c post Terry. That's great news and a real incentive to keep on plugging away. You've been working hard at this and richly deserve your success, well done. Just realised that I had spotted your post earlier but missed the fact that I had responded. Anyway take another bow for a great effort.