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3 month checkup results
JudyValentine3
Posts: 70 Member
This dr.'s appointment went well and as I was hoping. According to my doctor's scale, I lost 10 lbs, and 10 cm(4 inches) on my waist. I actually thought my waist had expanded, but turns out, it was bigger last time.
My A1C was within acceptable limits for my limited pancreas. 6.8%. She lowered my insulin ration from 1:15 to 1:20 because I was getting a lot of lows. But, when I was in the office, my blood pressure was up so she gave me 'homework'. In January, I have to record my BP readings for 7 days and fill out the form and give it to her, or send it to her through email.
So, all in all, I was quite pleased.
My A1C was within acceptable limits for my limited pancreas. 6.8%. She lowered my insulin ration from 1:15 to 1:20 because I was getting a lot of lows. But, when I was in the office, my blood pressure was up so she gave me 'homework'. In January, I have to record my BP readings for 7 days and fill out the form and give it to her, or send it to her through email.
So, all in all, I was quite pleased.
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Sounds like a great appointment!1
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Well done 👏1
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I had a blood draw before a diabetes checkup next week. A1C was 6.11
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Doctor's appointment went well. He is happy with the diet. Vitals are all good.0
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JudyValentine3 wrote: »
I am keto. I stay under 10 net carbs a day mostly. I have a hard limit of 20. It has worked very well for me and feels like a pretty natural way to eat.0 -
I am keto. I stay under 10 net carbs a day mostly. I have a hard limit of 20. It has worked very well for me and feels like a pretty natural way to eat.
For two reasons, I can't follow the keto diet. 1) If I try to eliminate a food group, that's all I crave. I'm doing my best to follow a pancreas friendly diet.
2) Because of my chronic pancreatitis, I have to limit my fat intake to between 30 and 40 grams of fat a day. More than that, and I am in extreme pain for days.
So, basically I'm aiming for a well balanced diet with lots of fruit and veggies, not a lot of simple, processed carbs. I eat a lot of fish and chicken with the occasional treat.
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JudyValentine3 wrote: »
I am keto. I stay under 10 net carbs a day mostly. I have a hard limit of 20. It has worked very well for me and feels like a pretty natural way to eat.
For two reasons, I can't follow the keto diet. 1) If I try to eliminate a food group, that's all I crave. I'm doing my best to follow a pancreas friendly diet.
2) Because of my chronic pancreatitis, I have to limit my fat intake to between 30 and 40 grams of fat a day. More than that, and I am in extreme pain for days.
So, basically I'm aiming for a well balanced diet with lots of fruit and veggies, not a lot of simple, processed carbs. I eat a lot of fish and chicken with the occasional treat.
I totally get that. I have also come to appreciate that NOTHING is a one-size-fits-all despite the medical establishment's wanting to put us in tidy boxes. I claim most people need to figure it out for themselves honestly. One of the reasons I think people are well served by checking BG a lot at first so that they have data to back up decisions.
We have to listen to our bodies too. Pain for days is no good and is a reminder something is not working for you...
Also with the BP at the doctor's office. Mine is either high(ish) or very good. The doctor is a little puzzled by this, and one day I might clue him in. There is a cute Latina nurse who checks vitals sometimes. She is one to stick her boobs in my face as part of the taking BP process. You guessed it - I know the variable.
If the nurse with the body space issues is the one collecting vitals, I am a reliable 120/70.0
