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Originally Posted by ray91
I am new to this app, I have tried everything to get this dieses under control needless to say I am a very bad case, I am hoping using this app and reading the forum will help me. I am too embarrassed to post my A1C and BG levels also to embarrassed to post the meds I am on.
Anyway the doc is now putting me on a new inject able med called Byetta, what is the census, I know the doc said that if I don’t get my BG down I will be forced to taking insulin.
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Don't be embarrassed, ray91. I was the same a few years ago, to the point where I wouldn't do a blood reading because it depressed me so much. As a result, I got a severe life-threatening condition which served as a wake-up jolt (long and boring story). I then went on to insulin (plus meds) and have never looked back.
At that time (my dark days), my A1c was a dreadful 11%.
I've persevered with controlling this wretched disease by taking blood readings 3-4 times a day (sometimes more), limiting my carbs to no more than 45grams per meal and 15grams per snack. My weight is still a problem but that's because diabetes has adversely affected my left foot and I can't do any serious walking, running etc..
As a result of doing what I do and the fact that GB is such a fantastic tool to help me constantly monitor my condition, my last SEVEN HbA1c blood tests were: 5.9%, 6.1%, 5.5%, 5.7%, 5.9%, 5.6% and (the most recent) 5.4%.
My doctor is ecstatic about these results, as I've got them down to pretty much non-diabetic levels. I just have to make sure never to let my guard down.
And you can do this too. You'll get such an adrenelin-rush of self-satisfaction, so hang in there and never give up. If you need to go on insulin, my advice is: do it. It's no big deal. I only have to take 1 injection per day (just before my evening meal) and it's nothing.
Best wishes
Adrian