My name is David 64 yrs old, and I tried to conrol my BGL the past 3 years with diet and exercise. However my BGL started on the increase a couple of months ago so I recently had blood tests and the A1c (not sure if this is correct but its the 3 month test) was 8.1. I did not follow the proper diet and now its time to start. I made an appointment today to visit the diabetic clinic. So I am here to learn, and appreciate any suggestions. Thank you.
Hi David, Welcome to our forum. You will get a lot of support and help here.
I am 66 years old. I am allergic to the medicines for diabetes. I am on diet and exercise.
The A1c test is the 3 month test, the fasting test. 8.1 is way to high. You say you did not follow the proper diet. Did you see a CDE or a nutritionist?
I try to keep my carbs down to 150 per day. Some people say it is to high, but it works for me. It keeps my A1c down to between 5-6. Everyone is different. With diet and exercise you need to take a walk, 45 minutes after each meal. That gives your stomach time to digest your food. If the weather keeps you from going outside, I have a DVD exercise inside the home.
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