Diabetes

[joeyd]

Two years ago I went in for my annual checkup. My blood sugar was 320 and my A1c was over 13. My Dr. said I should have been put on insulin but went with oral meds as she knew I was active and otherwise healthy. I dropped 40 pounds the first year and was just taken off meds. My A1c has been 5.6-5.7 for the last year on med and did not change after a 90 day trial off the med. My weight has stayed at the new norm, fluctuating 2-3 pounds either side of my goal.

Biggest change was not eating after 8pm and limiting carbs and sugar and continuing to be active.

 

[daugen]

that's remarkable, congrats Joey
seems there are some things we eat our way into and thankfully can eat our way out, not everyone can though

 

[ArlyA]

Two years ago I went in for my annual checkup. My blood sugar was 320 and my A1c was over 13. My Dr. said I should have been put on insulin but went with oral meds as she knew I was active and otherwise healthy. I dropped 40 pounds the first year and was just taken off meds. My A1c has been 5.6-5.7 for the last year on med and did not change after a 90 day trial off the med. My weight has stayed at the new norm, fluctuating 2-3 pounds either side of my goal.

Biggest change was not eating after 8pm and limiting carbs and sugar and continuing to be active.

Good post and good care you are doing for yourself Joey.

 

[NorTracNY]

A1c home test today 10/05/23 6.3
Last 2 tests Feb/23 and July/23 were 6.9
That's when I started to try to implement a keto diet. I'm still learning what to eat and more importantly what not to eat. New goal is 6.0 by Christmas... I can hope lol

What are your favorite meals & snacks

I love bacon and eggs with peppers and mushrooms for breakfast. I'm also a fan of what my kids call "super salads." Basically a salad with lots of ingredients. Always with some meat (pepperoni/salami/fish). I've learned to stop snacking. I am not hungry anymore and just eat my protein each day with at least 5 servings of veggies and include fat in every meal. It's the easiest "diet" I've ever been on.

 

[scootr]

I love bacon and eggs with peppers and mushrooms for breakfast. I'm also a fan of what my kids call "super salads." Basically a salad with lots of ingredients. Always with some meat (pepperoni/salami/fish). I've learned to stop snacking. I am not hungry anymore and just eat my protein each day with at least 5 servings of veggies and include fat in every meal. It's the easiest "diet" I've ever been on.

Diddo
My friend who went from A1c 11 to 5.9 in 8 months got me started on a keto diet. Just finished the bacon and eggs breakfast. I too eat the super salads once a day. Mostly use chicken, avocado, olives, shredded carrots and sunflower seeds. I try to eat all my daily food in a 6-8 hour window and then fast for 16-18 hrs.
I no longer miss the breads and chips or the 25 pounds I lost on the way to a lower A1c.

 

[NorTracNY]

Diddo
My friend who went from A1c 11 to 5.9 in 8 months got me started on a keto diet. Just finished the bacon and eggs breakfast. I too eat the super salads once a day. Mostly use chicken, avocado, olives, shredded carrots and sunflower seeds. I try to eat all my daily food in a 6-8 hour window and then fast for 16-18 hrs.
I no longer miss the breads and chips or the 25 pounds I lost on the way to a lower A1c.

Good to hear. I have not implemented the IF yet, but I am trying to finish the dinner earlier. It's difficult for me to eat enough in that 6 hours and stop losing weight. I didn't do this change for the weight. I just LOVE that my joints never ache anymore. If I was retired, it would be easier. I can't have a big breakfast at 10-11am when I'm working.

 

[scootr]

Good to hear. I have not implemented the IF yet, but I am trying to finish the dinner earlier. It's difficult for me to eat enough in that 6 hours and stop losing weight. I didn't do this change for the weight. I just LOVE that my joints never ache anymore. If I was retired, it would be easier. I can't have a big breakfast at 10-11am when I'm working.

I'm working at home so it is easier to eat well. We all have different challenges. Most of us can fast for 12-14 hrs which beats the heck out of that midnight bowl of ice cream

 

[ArlyA]

Now on my second g7 sensor and liking it in general. Anyone else here using one? Don't like the phone app but it's really a backup system since I don't commonly carry my phone anyway.

 

[MRTOES]

I'm sorry I didn't read everyone's responses but I am sure they were good. Just wanted to share mine. I was unfortunate enough to have had to take strong asthma drugs all my life (adrenaline for one) and when I came down with type 2 diabetes (too much insulin but resistant) an old doc threw a book at me that said don't eat too many fats just unrefined carbs cause you are gonna die of heart disease anyway.....and tried to put me on insulin immediately. Since I had no insurance and had to pay my own way I refused. He backed down and put me on actos which allowed me to use my insulin for the next 30 years with no major problems. I have seen many heavy men like me at the heart doc (when I took my mother-in-law) with amputated toes so I am thankful for my early decision.

 

[ArlyA]

I'm sorry I didn't read everyone's responses but I am sure they were good. Just wanted to share mine. I was unfortunate enough to have had to take strong asthma drugs all my life (adrenaline for one) and when I came down with type 2 diabetes (too much insulin but resistant) an old doc threw a book at me that said don't eat too many fats just unrefined carbs cause you are gonna die of heart disease anyway.....and tried to put me on insulin immediately. Since I had no insurance and had to pay my own way I refused. He backed down and put me on actos which allowed me to use my insulin for the next 30 years with no major problems. I have seen many heavy men like me at the heart doc (when I took my mother-in-law) with amputated toes so I am thankful for my early decision.

Nice post mrtoes. Hows is your weight? No you move around some? People who loose there limbs in general have uncontrolled Blood Glycogen and high a1c's.

 

[MRTOES]

Weight always on high side. At the time did a lot of walking, stairs and all. At 80 that is out of question with degenerative disks. Took Cholesterol drugs for years even with good numbers but found they were very tiresome and added 8 to 10 points to A1C.
For those taking metformin be careful you will wind up anemic. It keeps red blood cells from binding or producing B12.

 

[ArlyA]

Had blood work done this week and last a1c was 6. Still liking the g7 much.

 

[ArlyA]

Anyone else her using the G7? If so please do a report.

 

[ArlyA]

Has this thread gone dead? I just got out of the hospital and surgery for an appendix and made my BG (blood glucose) go crazy.

 

[scootr]

Had blood work done this week and last a1c was 6. Still liking the g7 much.

6.0 is my goal. Congratulations. Wish you a speedy and full recovery.
I got a 7.0 last year then 6.9 this past January. Finally got serious about this problem in June and started a Keto type diet. Eggs and bacon for breakfast no toast (no bread ever) Super salad for lunch. Meat and veggies or jerky and cheese for dinner. Turmeric supplement started. New smart watch gives a blood sugar reading. Step count and blood pressure too. It's just a cheap $95 knock off but it is working for me.
2.5 months later I got a 6.3 a1c.

 

[ArlyA]

6.0 is my goal. Congratulations. Wish you a speedy and full recovery.
I got a 7.0 last year then 6.9 this past January. Finally got serious about this problem in June and started a Keto type diet. Eggs and bacon for breakfast no toast (no bread ever) Super salad for lunch. Meat and veggies or jerky and cheese for dinner. Turmeric supplement started. New smart watch gives a blood sugar reading. Step count and blood pressure too. It's just a cheap $95 knock off but it is working for me.
2.5 months later I got a 6.3 a1c.

Please post the watch model & make.

 

[scootr]

There are many of these non-invasive Glucose monitors available. This is the E400 I got

 

[ArlyA]

There are many of these non-invasive Glucose monitors available. This is the E400 I got

Have you checked its BG accuracy?

 

[scootr]

Have you checked its BG accuracy?

I have not. Like the review says it may not be 100% accurate. For me it reads 6.02 mmol/L in the AM. I have not checked it against the finger prick. It reads mmol/L not what I'm used to. I was able to google a conversion table. But it is a reliable base which shows the rise and fall of my BG when eat or fast in both graph and digital reading. There are many of these watches available form $100 to $1000 to choose from.

 

[daugen]

Has this thread gone dead? I just got out of the hospital and surgery for an appendix and made my BG (blood glucose) go crazy.

hope you are feeling better
sometimes it takes a while to try new things and post back

my primary doc scolded me yesterday for being 30 pounds overweight
you are your own worst enemy

I guess I am

I researched Ozempic/Wegovy; it really does work. But I don't qualify so it's 985 bucks for four weekly shots and you never get off it
can't afford that