A1C Still down
BigG59
Posts: 396 Member
As my T2 MFP friends know I was diagnosed last summer with an HbA1C of 9.6%
I managed to reduce that a little with a change in diet, but as the weight continued to come off and the amount of exercise increased the positive affects on my A1C continued.
Today's results were 5.1% my lowest yet. This has all been through lifestyle change: summarised by "eat less and move more"
Results so far are:
HbA1c = 9.6% July 2012 - 253lbs
HbA1c = 7.2% Sept 2012
HbA1c = 5.7% Nov 2012
HbA1c = 5.4% Feb 2013
HbA1c = 5.1% May 2013 - 181lbs
I post this message this not too boast, but hopefully to help inspire those recently diagnosed and those looking for motivation to get their A1Cs down too. This has been achieved though diet and exercise, I am not on any meds for my T2.
If I can do it anyone can.
I managed to reduce that a little with a change in diet, but as the weight continued to come off and the amount of exercise increased the positive affects on my A1C continued.
Today's results were 5.1% my lowest yet. This has all been through lifestyle change: summarised by "eat less and move more"
Results so far are:
HbA1c = 9.6% July 2012 - 253lbs
HbA1c = 7.2% Sept 2012
HbA1c = 5.7% Nov 2012
HbA1c = 5.4% Feb 2013
HbA1c = 5.1% May 2013 - 181lbs
I post this message this not too boast, but hopefully to help inspire those recently diagnosed and those looking for motivation to get their A1Cs down too. This has been achieved though diet and exercise, I am not on any meds for my T2.
If I can do it anyone can.
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Thanks for sharing! You are an inspiration to those of us stuggling to stay motivated to keep up the hard work!!!!0
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That is great! I hope to get mine down as low as yours. It was at 6.0 in January and I have an appointment in 2 months so I'm working on it!0
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Impressive, impressive, impressive! WTG, BG!0
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That's fantastic.... CONGRATULATIONS!! I hope I can have similar results someday.
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Welcome to the 5% club. Fantastic achievement and commitment, a very commendable accomplishment BigG!0
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very impressive. You are doing so well. I commend you on your efforts and I am so happy for you!!0
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Great job man. Way to stay on top of it. I sometimes worry about losing my self discipline. You set a good example for the rest of us.0
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That's great news BigG and is a just reward for all your hard work and self discipline. Thanks for sharing your news with us. As you rightly say, success stories are a source of inspiration to all of us to strive to do better and to maintain those hard won gains. Once again, very well done.0
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Absolutely amazing results...but you worked for it! Not only is your A1c impressive but the weight loss is as well. Thanks for sharing and letting us know it is possible to reach our goals with good exercise and eating right. :drinker:0
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Fantastic news! Congratulations and well done. There's some really effort you deserve some serious props for. Awesome news!0
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Great going...Such a fantastic result :-) with a bit of hard work it can be achieved.0
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Thanks for the positive comments folks.
Keeping below 6% can be done0 -
Awesome job........this is news that should be shared......
Congratulations on a job well done.0 -
That's an awesome job! Yes it can be done and without medication.
I went from 7.2% at diagnosis in December 2012 to 5.6% in March 2013. So it only took me 3 months with diet and exercise to get below 6%. I'm hoping to get similar numbers when I go back in July.
Grats on keeping it down as well!! Not everyone is so lucky!!0 -
Gratz on the great A1C you are doing great and I am sure your doctor and your self are very proud of YOU ! ! !:flowerforyou: 0
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Amazing!
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That is incredible news!!! You know that your hard work and dedication to a healthier you has paid off!!! CONGRATS!0
