Martin, it is good that you are engaged in your care, and have a desire to maintain it! I am a CDE, and I have been working with a person that is type 2 and also living with HIV for 20 years, and he cliams to have all normal blood counts now regarding HIV (has been using Atripla for treatment). He does exceptionally well, despite our constant struggles in getting him to eat more responsibly. His last A1c was less then 7, a dramatic improvement from the 13% we started at. I believe the best words of wisdom I could provide for you is 1st, get the best care from the best people in your area. Whoever has been helping you manage your diabetes to this point may need to seek the help of a specialist, such as an endocrinologist depending on how your blood sugar control has been. Not sure if you have an internist or another specialist managing the course of new DX of HIV, but ask around those in your community, and I am sure a name or 2 of the best around you will start to become clear. SEEK THEM OUT and get the best care you can! Much of what happens from here on out has a great deal to do with your attitude. "Huge obsticles are huge opportunities for growth and improvements, often, cleverly disguised as huge obticles!
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