A1C 5.5
mrslaw85
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When I got diagnosised 4 1/2 years ago I had an A1C of over 12. I got it down to 7/8. Fast forward to last year. In ApriI had surgery to remove an orange size growth and my right ovary. Thankful, it took care of the cancer cells. End of August my endo DR said to me, your blood sugar is raising again, I am going to have to consider insulin. I begged for time to work on me. The dr was not sure. I am not the most compliant patient. Well I joined a Bootcamp, began walking, got me a Fitbit and joined MFP. Well last monday it was down to 5.5. As a type 2 it can happen! It was not easy and this does not mean I am out of the clear but in 4 months I might be med free! Do not give up!
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Great job! It is easy to get off track, especially when you have other stuff going on. Glad you were able to get back on board and get your BG under control.0
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That's excellent!0
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I have been a pre-Diabetic for over a year, now in July my doc said my A1c is up, not sure what i'm doing wrong, I have uped my daily exercise to 4 days a week, I watch what I eat, but still so frustrating!0
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Congratulations! It's nice to hear about such success stories. It helps give the rest of us inspiration to keep going.0
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Congrats!! That is awesome!!!0
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I have been a pre-Diabetic for over a year, now in July my doc said my A1c is up, not sure what i'm doing wrong, I have uped my daily exercise to 4 days a week, I watch what I eat, but still so frustrating!
Barbara, diabetes doesn't give awards for being compliant. You can be the most compliant person and still have it get worse. Heck, I usually run about 20 miles a week and they just upped my meds.
Have you seen a dietician? You should show her/him what you are eating and see if there are any changes you need to make. Other than that, it may just be time for meds or more meds. The goal is to stop the rot and if it takes meds then so be it. Sometimes weight loss will help you to reduce your med needs but not always. I'm 5 or 10 lbs overweight and there is no way I can be diet controlled. I never have been able to be diet controlled. Watching what I eat and exercising can help lower my BG a little but not enough.
If you haven't been to a diabetes class it might be helpful to attend. They will answer a lot of your questions and explain how to eat etc. As always, you can ask here too. There are lots of supportive people.0 -
Excellent results. I am envious, but will be there, hopefully, by November.0
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I am now a member of the 5.5 club too!
I'm pleased to say that as of last week, I no longer take any meds for diabetes. My doctor took me off of them after my blood work came back, under 5.6 for a year. My lower a1c is primarily to levels of exercise and diet... and a couple of years of MFP!
(Another benefit of exercise - my good cholesterol was very high - 75)
Hopefully we can keep it up!0 -
Hi Mauryr, that's really great news and I'm very pleased for you. Thanks for sharing news of your test results because every success story is a boost to those of us still striving to reach the same goal.0
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Barbara, for me I had to change the way I was eating even though I have been following my diet. I had to change the times of the day that I took in my protein.0
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Very Good Very Happy for you You are an inspiration to me cant wait till my appt next month for blood work to see how mine went down as long as I am losing weight as I have been my doc wont put me on meds..She will be happy with my success so far..Good Luck and best wishes.Kathy0
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Woohoo Maury, great job!I am now a member of the 5.5 club too!
I'm pleased to say that as of last week, I no longer take any meds for diabetes. My doctor took me off of them after my blood work came back, under 5.6 for a year. My lower a1c is primarily to levels of exercise and diet... and a couple of years of MFP!
(Another benefit of exercise - my good cholesterol was very high - 75)
Hopefully we can keep it up!0 -
Great job Mrslaw85!0
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I'm another in Club 5.5 :-) Despite drastically reduced carbs, my morning numbers were still above 100, so I asked to increase my metformin dosage to 1500/day. That, plus adding nighttime exercise and eliminating nightimte snacks, has meant readings between 80-94 in the mornings. I'd really like to be in the normal A1c range by my next check-up.0
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Great job! The goal is to keep BG under control, drugs or not. 5.5 is fab.I'm another in Club 5.5 :-) Despite drastically reduced carbs, my morning numbers were still above 100, so I asked to increase my metformin dosage to 1500/day. That, plus adding nighttime exercise and eliminating nightimte snacks, has meant readings between 80-94 in the mornings. I'd really like to be in the normal A1c range by my next check-up.0 -
MrsLaw... GREAT STORY!!!! I had a reading of 6.5 back in August and my goal with next test in November is the number you tested.
5.5. My numbers for the last 5 years have been 5.7-5.9. Again great story and congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Great job and motivation for all of us. Thanks for sharing.0
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Have you seen a dietician?
If you haven't been to a diabetes class it might be helpful to attend. They will answer a lot of your questions and explain how to eat etc. As always, you can ask here too. There are lots of supportive people.
Great job to all those that reduced their Hga1c numbers. I've also been able to reduce mine from 10.1 to 5.9 and credit most of it to using MFP.
I couldn't agree more with the above quote. Wish I had been to Diabetes Education class 20 years sooner. It was very informative and is a great place to get questions answers that you have and even to know what questions to ask.
My doctor said to me about 15 years ago..."what you do today will affect your quality of life 10, 15, 20 years from now"...IF ONLY I HAD LISTENED. Maybe I'd be able to feel my feet today. They are so numb from neuropathy that I can get an injection in my big toe and not even feel it. So far foot problems are my only visible complication, but it's a biggie.
Mrs. Law...you're on the right track. Keep up the great work...it'll pay off!0 -
Congrats! :flowerforyou:0
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You are an inspiration! My goal is to get to a 5 or under, AND to get off insulin!0
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Have you seen a dietician?
If you haven't been to a diabetes class it might be helpful to attend. They will answer a lot of your questions and explain how to eat etc. As always, you can ask here too. There are lots of supportive people.
Great job to all those that reduced their Hga1c numbers. I've also been able to reduce mine from 10.1 to 5.9 and credit most of it to using MFP.
I couldn't agree more with the above quote. Wish I had been to Diabetes Education class 20 years sooner. It was very informative and is a great place to get questions answers that you have and even to know what questions to ask.
My doctor said to me about 15 years ago..."what you do today will affect your quality of life 10, 15, 20 years from now"...IF ONLY I HAD LISTENED. Maybe I'd be able to feel my feet today. They are so numb from neuropathy that I can get an injection in my big toe and not even feel it. So far foot problems are my only visible complication, but it's a biggie.
Mrs. Law...you're on the right track. Keep up the great work...it'll pay off!
I to have the Foot Neuropathy and wish I would have listened better 10 years ago... My last A1C in June was 10.5 they just drew my blood today so we will see. I have got my numbers down from in low 200 to a 120 average now so I am headed in the right direction. Don't think I will see the so called 5.5 club but anything lower will be good.
So congrat's to all of you than have been able to lower your A1C great job keep up the good work.........
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Congratulations ! That is quite an accomplishment
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Grats!!! I am working my way towards 5.5!
This time last year my A1C was 10.2, I was on 900+ units of insulin a day and oral meds. My A1C last week was 6.6 and I am down to 110 units of insulin a day and no oral meds. I developed age onset at 23 and have been insulin dependent for over a decade. Its taken me a long time to get serious about my diabetes/weight loss, but now I am getting it done!0 -
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Just a note on my experience with dieticians. Most follow the ADA recommendations which call for 55-65% carbs in your diet. I tried following this for years and only got fatter, had higher blood sugar, and received all kinds of new drugs to take with little to no effect.
I can't say enough about restricting carbohydrates. In many ways, diabetes is all about glucose intolerance....so cutting out the glucose by eating less sugar and starch is the way to go. Since I did this, I have lost 40 lbs, reduced my A1C from 8 to 6 and was able to eliminate some meds. My ultimate goal is to get off of my blood sugar medications entirely. It is tough work after years of having high sugar, but I am committed to it.0 -
You deserve great credit on your success and you're right about some of the dietry advice we are given which needs to be treated with some discerment as you have found out. The only qualification I would make is to advocate a focus on complex carbs rather than a straight forward reduction of all carbs. It's unclear from your post just what level of carbs you are following or whether your focus is already on complex carbs. Nevertheless you deserve credit for the improvement you have achieved, well done.0
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Just a note on my experience with dieticians. Most follow the ADA recommendations which call for 55-65% carbs in your diet. I tried following this for years and only got fatter, had higher blood sugar, and received all kinds of new drugs to take with little to no effect.
I can't say enough about restricting carbohydrates. In many ways, diabetes is all about glucose intolerance....so cutting out the glucose by eating less sugar and starch is the way to go. Since I did this, I have lost 40 lbs, reduced my A1C from 8 to 6 and was able to eliminate some meds. My ultimate goal is to get off of my blood sugar medications entirely. It is tough work after years of having high sugar, but I am committed to it.
Couldnt agree more. Luckily my endocrinologist is up to date and very keen to restrict starchy carbs and processed sugars. It works. I was diagnosed in June and ate what he told me too from then - and have lost 56lbs in those 4 months or so. My medications have dropped, my sugars have dropped and I am also in the 5.5 club 0 -
You deserve great credit on your success and you're right about some of the dietry advice we are given which needs to be treated with some discerment as you have found out. The only qualification I would make is to advocate a focus on complex carbs rather than a straight forward reduction of all carbs. It's unclear from your post just what level of carbs you are following or whether your focus is already on complex carbs. Nevertheless you deserve credit for the improvement you have achieved, well done.
I try to stay to 50-75 g/day and to get my carbs from veggies - no grains. I find that even whole grain "goodness" spikes my glucose.0 -
Just had my Annual Review today and the results of a recent A1c test showed that it had come down from 5.7 in August to 5.5. My cholestrol went up slightly but the Chol/HDL ratio was within normal range which was a real encouragement. Kidney function, thyroid etc are all normal. God has been gracious to me and I am truly thankful. I want to thank all those MFP friends who have helped, encouraged and offered helpful advice. I greatly appreciate your input.0
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Just had my Annual Review today and the results of a recent A1c test showed that it had come down from 5.7 in August to 5.5. My cholestrol went up slightly but the Chol/HDL ratio was within normal range which was a real encouragement. Kidney function, thyroid etc are all normal. God has been gracious to me and I am truly thankful. I want to thank all those MFP friends who have helped, encouraged and offered helpful advice. I greatly appreciate your input.
Congratulations Robert! Reading your posts and humble advice to folks has been a real inspiration to me on MFP. I'm glad/happy/thrilled for you. And also just want to acknowledge how much selfless support you offer.0
