Hello all,
I've been lurking for a short bit and thought I would take a minute to say hi. I am a pre/T2 diagnosed in 2012. When my A1c hit the mid 6s, my doctor put me on Metformin and the last year have been working towards control. My last two A1cs have been 5.8/5.9 and my next draw in November I am shooting for much better.
Based on my browsing of this forum, I have learned to 'eat to my meter' and work at lowering my carbs further. I now test 1 hour post meals to ensure I stay below 140 and working at staying under 120. The one hour testing has opened my eyes on some foods that I did not realize what an impact they have (BBQ sauce, I'm looking at you...). I've also started walking 30+ mins a day which my dogs love.
My main concern is kidney lab results that put me into stage 3 territory. My primary refereed me to a specialist I will see this Friday for additional scrutiny. I was a bit freaked out at first but I read a great kidney thread on this forum that helped to tamp down my concerns.
I look forward to learning more from this very friendly and helpful group.
John
I've been lurking for a short bit and thought I would take a minute to say hi. I am a pre/T2 diagnosed in 2012. When my A1c hit the mid 6s, my doctor put me on Metformin and the last year have been working towards control. My last two A1cs have been 5.8/5.9 and my next draw in November I am shooting for much better.
Based on my browsing of this forum, I have learned to 'eat to my meter' and work at lowering my carbs further. I now test 1 hour post meals to ensure I stay below 140 and working at staying under 120. The one hour testing has opened my eyes on some foods that I did not realize what an impact they have (BBQ sauce, I'm looking at you...). I've also started walking 30+ mins a day which my dogs love.
My main concern is kidney lab results that put me into stage 3 territory. My primary refereed me to a specialist I will see this Friday for additional scrutiny. I was a bit freaked out at first but I read a great kidney thread on this forum that helped to tamp down my concerns.
I look forward to learning more from this very friendly and helpful group.
John