Hi Everyone,
I am new to this site and this disease. I was just diagnosed 2 months ago with a A1C of 12.7 and a fasting Glucose level of 307. I had no idead that I was sick -- I was feeling fine.I went to the dentist for a check up and found out that I had oral problems after having perfect check ups for 25+ years. He suggested that I see my family doctor because many teeth and gum diseases are a result of other conditions. My family doctor started me on 500 mg. of Metformin twice a day after a blood test and recommend exercise and diet changes. He was very concerned with my levels.
I have started to get my glucose under control with medication, lots of walking, restricting high carb foods, and weight loss. I have a lot to learn about type 2 diabetes and the lifestyle changes that are required to manage this disease. My numbers are getting much better. I am averaging around 100 in the morning and about 150 after food. I hope to get better control soon. I have eliminated all white processed flour products ( execpt low carb wheat wraps) and starchy vegetables from my diet. I walk on average about 3 miles a day when the weather permits ( longest 11 miles ). I am a 5'11" 44 year old male that was 260 lbs when diagnosed with diabetes. I have lost twenty pounds to date and feeling that I can learn to control this disease.
I hope to learn and share a lot on this site. I feel it helps to talk to others that have the same problems.
My GOALS in order:
1) Lower A1C
2) Lifestyle Changes -Diet and Exercise (find what works best for me)
3) Assemble health professionals -- need an Endo to start with
4) Lower Cholesterol --presently 223
5) Continue to loose weight
6) Learn and share about this disease
My next A1C is schedule for the end of this month and hopefully the news will be much better.
So here I sit with a perfect smile minus 1 molar and a diabetic -- I guess part of the struggle is excepting this disease. So from one diabetic to another I say "HI" -- Bman
I am new to this site and this disease. I was just diagnosed 2 months ago with a A1C of 12.7 and a fasting Glucose level of 307. I had no idead that I was sick -- I was feeling fine.I went to the dentist for a check up and found out that I had oral problems after having perfect check ups for 25+ years. He suggested that I see my family doctor because many teeth and gum diseases are a result of other conditions. My family doctor started me on 500 mg. of Metformin twice a day after a blood test and recommend exercise and diet changes. He was very concerned with my levels.
I have started to get my glucose under control with medication, lots of walking, restricting high carb foods, and weight loss. I have a lot to learn about type 2 diabetes and the lifestyle changes that are required to manage this disease. My numbers are getting much better. I am averaging around 100 in the morning and about 150 after food. I hope to get better control soon. I have eliminated all white processed flour products ( execpt low carb wheat wraps) and starchy vegetables from my diet. I walk on average about 3 miles a day when the weather permits ( longest 11 miles ). I am a 5'11" 44 year old male that was 260 lbs when diagnosed with diabetes. I have lost twenty pounds to date and feeling that I can learn to control this disease.
I hope to learn and share a lot on this site. I feel it helps to talk to others that have the same problems.
My GOALS in order:
1) Lower A1C
2) Lifestyle Changes -Diet and Exercise (find what works best for me)
3) Assemble health professionals -- need an Endo to start with
4) Lower Cholesterol --presently 223
5) Continue to loose weight
6) Learn and share about this disease
My next A1C is schedule for the end of this month and hopefully the news will be much better.
So here I sit with a perfect smile minus 1 molar and a diabetic -- I guess part of the struggle is excepting this disease. So from one diabetic to another I say "HI" -- Bman