Hi! Anyone out there dealing with Diabetes?

hawkeyechick
hawkeyechick Posts: 43 Member
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Hi! I've been on Fitness Pal a couple different times for a period of months.
Recently my A1C number came back over 11 which meant it had gone up a
couple points. I don't really understand as I have been eating better but do
need to get exercise into the equation. I've also lost some weight recently.
I believe part of it is due to stress in my life as that has been more prevalent
of late. Anyway, the last two weeks I have really been determined to make
permanent changes in my life to be healthier. Anyone want a friend to be
an encourager I'm here for you and could use your help too! Thanks!

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  • fatgirljessica
    fatgirljessica Posts: 44
    I'm not diabetic.. I have hypoglycemia, which is the opposite but can turn into it. Diabetes runs on both sides of my family too. I really need to watch my sugar level to prevent from getting it later in life but I honestly just having been thinking about it that much. =[
  • albertabeefy
    albertabeefy Posts: 1,169 Member
    Hi there,

    I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes in December of 2010 with an HbA1c of 12.2% and fasting blood glucose of 268. I was also morbidly obese, unfortunately.

    3 months later I got my HbA1c to 7.0%

    Another 3 months it was down to 6.0%

    ... as of today - 2 years and four months later, it's 5.2% and wonderfully controlled.

    The key for me was an LCHF (Low-Carb/High-Fat) diet combined with regular exercise. If your A1c is still at 11% you are at extremely high risk for complications. It's well-known that damage is continually happening at any blood glucose level above 140mg/dl (7.8 mmol/L) which you are obviously at A LOT.

    Eliminate all your refined carbohydrate (flours, sugars) get ALL your carbs from non-starchy veggies (no corn, potatoes, parsnips, etc.) and limited (moderation) lower-GI fruit.

    More information and scientific studies showing LCHF works best for diabetics is available at Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt's website: www.dietdoctor.com (sounds like a commercial site, but isn't) or my favorite: www.diabetesforum.com

    Do yourself a favor and check out Dr. Richard K. Bernstein's excellent book: 'Diabetes Solution' much of which is also available online at www.diabetes-book.com AND one of the best diabetes information sites: Blood Sugar 101: www.bloodsugar101.com

    Good Luck!
  • Meghan2983
    Meghan2983 Posts: 2
    I was diagnosed with type2 diabetes in July of last year. I had an A1C of 11.7 as of January it was 5.8 however i have been eating poorly lately so i really need to get back on track. I have over 100 pounds to lose. If you need a friend i am here :)
  • carolemorden9
    carolemorden9 Posts: 284 Member
    Hi! I have type 2 diabetes as well. My last A1C was 6.0. I'd be happy to be your friend and offer you encouragement. You can also join Type 2 Diabetes Support Group. There a lot of people there that can help you as well! Hope you get your diabetes under control!
  • __Aid__
    __Aid__ Posts: 72 Member
    Type 1 since i was 15, been here since 2008 , finally getting things right

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