I was dX in Feb / 07 with type 2, fasting Bg was 18 and A1C was 13.5. Since then, I have gone through the various stages everyone does, first fear, depression, then moved on to learning everything I could about how to control my Bg.

I have been following my meal plan, exercising, taking my meds (I take Metformin, diamicron and avandia) and have lost about 50 lbs since Feb.

Just had a my check up last week and fasing sugar is 6.5, A1C is 6.3!! Not perfect, but much better. My doctor was very pleased, as was I.

I just wanted to share this with you to show that if you are motivated and educated, you can control this disease. It's not easy, but possible. (Plus, I guess I wanted to brag a bit. I tried telling my friends & family - Hey my A1C is 6.3, pretty good eh? and they have no idea what I am talking about...)

This board has been a big help. Not only is there lots of info, it is just nice to hear from people that have the same problems.

Just keep working at it!!!

Hey, Canada...you've EARNED those bragging rights! Great job!

Just keep on doing whatever you've been doing.

Ruth

Congrats! That's awesome!

Crumbs, that's very good going! Well done, you!

I have my first one of those blood tests in 2 weeks so i am wondering what my own scores will be. I'm finding (or maybe i am just thinking this) that as my bg becomes closer to normal, i'm becoming more sensitive to rises and falls. I feel lightheaded when i'm really really hungry - lightheaded and irrationally irritated, lol...and thirsty and needing to do lots of wees when it's high.

Have you found it hard to achieve those splendid levels?

coffeefetcher

I found it really hard at first. I was a junk food junkie and hated the thoughts of exercise. Giving up the food was the hardest, but now I seldom miss those cookies and potato chips. I really like eating more fruits and vegetables and less fat, sugar and salt. I feel (and look) much better for it.
I reluctantly joined a gym and to my surprise I actually enjoy going. I just put on my headphones and listen to fast paced music while I work out and it is fun and a great stress reliever. Plus losing the weight was just more motivation to keep it up.
Don't fret, I know exactly how you feel, I was there just a short time ago. Stay positive ! YOU CAN control your Bg, lose weight, be healthier and feel better.
Keep posting your progress or your complaints. We are all wishing the best for you and can help you with advice, encouragement or just being here to listen!!

That's sweet of you to say and i'm really impressed with how well you've done to change around your whole life and adopt sensible eating and exercise regimes.

Last week the diabetic nurse tested me after one and a half hours since eating lunch and i was a disappointing 6.2 which she said was 'pretty good' but of course not quite good enough. But i have lost a stone and a half and my BP is now 130/85 from a scary 165/95 8 weeks ago.

Anyway, last week the nurse said i could now have one glass of wine with my evening meal but last night i had one glass of champagne several hours after my meal and OH i wish i hadnt!

I was up and down to the toilet all night and this morning i feel as though i have a sort of hangover - i'm listless, slightly achey, a bit thirsty and thoroughly fed up. Only a few weeks ago, pre-diagnosis, i'd drink wine a-plenty and feel fine! I think either i'm becoming a hypochondriac or suddenly my body is being a bit precious about small quantities of alcohol!

Still, i'll be fine. I dont feel like heading out for my daily 35 minute fast walk, though.

Do please post again with how well you're doing 'cos it helps people like me to know that there is a light at the end of this tunnel.

coffeefetcher

Last week the diabetic nurse tested me after one and a half hours since eating lunch and i was a disappointing 6.2 which she said was 'pretty good' but of course not quite good enough. But i have lost a stone and a half and my BP is now 130/85 from a scary 165/95 8 weeks ago.


coffeefetcher

I'm sorry to sound rude, but the nurse is a bit of a moron if she says 6.2 was not good enough after a meal. The limit is actually 7.8 (140) 2 hours after a meal. So there is nothing wrong with the number, it is excellent. I think she may have been confusing it for a fasting number.

Basically your goals are to stay within the non-diabetic range - that's below 5.5 or 6 fasting (number varies with the lab) and below 7.8 two hours after the start of a meal.

Cora

Cripes, Cora! That sounds more achievable, doesnt it? I had asked her at the previous checkup what a normal person's bg level would be after a meal and she said it would be, naturally, between 4-6 - but then this time, she said that straight after eating it would rise but very rapidly drop back, hence the 6.2 not being quite perfect enough.

And i had only eaten lunch, not a main meal and right after lunch i'd gone for my usual daily fast walk, so i suppose my 6.2 reflected that and had i been tested after my main meal, in the evening and no exercise then, well, it would likely as not be jolly high. When i get the testing machine i'll find out but what do i do when i see it's high? Panic? Cry? Stop eating a main meal? It's a sensible-person's main meal, btw. not junk food or mountains of carbs. And i can prove that by all the weight i'm losing, lol!

Since lunch i feel all the way back to normal. Yayy!

coffeefetcher