Hi, I am 53, type 2, take Metformin 850 mg twice a day and Glimepiride, 4 mg twice a day.
I "knew" I was diabetic from all the signs I had, so I went to a Diabetic Dr. who was looking for test subjects. (I have no insurance) My A1C was 14, and the nurse said that is just because the test doesn't go higher. well, they kept me for 6 or 8 months, then the nurse told me they couldn't use me anymore. She told me I couldn't afford to go to this Dr. for treatment and gave me the address of a free clinic. Anyway, I go to a "regular" MD. and I think it is working out ok. My A1C was 7.5 and he wants it lower, around 5.5 I just have questions, but the more I read on here, the more my questions are answered. I read labels, carb count, try to get off my butt! My main problem is portion control!! I have had a hard time with eat more times a day, BUT LESS FOOD. Also, of course, my fav foods are wrong for me.
I have had a bad 7 months, my son died in a car carsh. I have been going through the motions of living, but not taking care of myself. I finally woke up, decided to take care of myself, have been checking my blood, trying to eat right, and now I need to learn just what I need to do. When I started testing, it was 185 to 224, with watching what I eat, eating more small good meals, it is now 105 to 135.
Sorry this is so long. I hope you all can and will help me!! I love this site already!
I "knew" I was diabetic from all the signs I had, so I went to a Diabetic Dr. who was looking for test subjects. (I have no insurance) My A1C was 14, and the nurse said that is just because the test doesn't go higher. well, they kept me for 6 or 8 months, then the nurse told me they couldn't use me anymore. She told me I couldn't afford to go to this Dr. for treatment and gave me the address of a free clinic. Anyway, I go to a "regular" MD. and I think it is working out ok. My A1C was 7.5 and he wants it lower, around 5.5 I just have questions, but the more I read on here, the more my questions are answered. I read labels, carb count, try to get off my butt! My main problem is portion control!! I have had a hard time with eat more times a day, BUT LESS FOOD. Also, of course, my fav foods are wrong for me.
I have had a bad 7 months, my son died in a car carsh. I have been going through the motions of living, but not taking care of myself. I finally woke up, decided to take care of myself, have been checking my blood, trying to eat right, and now I need to learn just what I need to do. When I started testing, it was 185 to 224, with watching what I eat, eating more small good meals, it is now 105 to 135.
Sorry this is so long. I hope you all can and will help me!! I love this site already!