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Originally Posted by hcalljr
I was diagnosed June 23rd with type 2 diabetes. I had an A1C of 13.6. My dad has it and it has kicked his butt. I knew I didn't want to follow his example. I know I have a lot of years ahead of me (I am 53 next week). But I had my 3 month checkup, and my A1C is now 5.0! I can't express how much the articles at the beginning of this forum have helped me. I argued with my nutritionist. she told me pre meal BG of 70 was too low and I needed to be higher. She told me I needed to have 40 grams of carbs a meal. Also that I needed to be over 140 with my post meal BG readings. I asked her what a healthy range is for BG. She said 70-130. I asked her if damage is done over 140. She agreed. I said then why should I go up to 180 and do damage every day of my life. She said we will see what the Doctor says. I met with him and after I educated him, he agreed with me!!! I take 500 mg morning and night. I exercise 3 times a week. (need to do more). Eat 6 meals a day, lower in carbs, but I do eat carbs, I just choose good carbs (most of the time). I have had probably 5 readings over 140 since a week after I was diagnosed. (once was when Taco Bell gave me a fully loaded Pepsi not a diet, wow it sky rocketed.)
Thank you to those who put the information together in this forum. It has changed my life from doom and gloom from getting diabetes, to being able to feel confident I can own my life and live a long full life free of the problems from high blood sugar. I love my dad, and wish he had this information when he was diagnosed 30 years ago.
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Because I also have been given full sugar beverages by mistake I now carry Bayer Diastix whenever I go out to eat. Take a sip of the served beverage, mix it with saliva and put some of your saliva on the strip. It will soon tell you if it is a diet beverage or not.
04-23-2016, 11:33 AM
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