Update on My Diabetes

[mahodgman]

I saw the doc Fri for my 3 month follow up after being diagnosed with diabetes in May. My A1C (3 month average blood sugar level) was 7.8 back in May, and now in Sept it is down to 6.6. I've still got a ways to go, but I'm heading the right direction. Normal is different numbers depending on the lab and school of thought. Some say normal is below 6.5, but others say it is less than 6. I'm striving for less than 6! I've lost about 25 pounds so far, and I'm dilligently counting my carbs and testing my blood sugar every day. I know I'll get there!

[cindi]

congrats Mary, it sounds like you are doing great!!! Keep up all the good work
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[midnitecreations]

That's sounds great Mary. And that's a lot of weight your losing. How are you doing that?

[directmailscrapper]

Congratulations Mary! You are doing great! I admire your efforts.

[ngreek]

I meant to tell you yesterday when I saw you that you looked great. ALso nice job yesterday on the Stamp camp.

[mahodgman]

That's sounds great Mary. And that's a lot of weight your losing. How are you doing that?

I am doing it by watching my carb intake, and eating lots and lots of veggies. I'm also avoiding white bread, pasta, potatoes and rice. My dinner plate used to include a lot of those white things! Now my dinner plate looks like 2/3 salad or veggies a small meat portion and a very small portion or no starches. I've never been a big fruit eater, and fruit is all carbs, so that hasn't really been an issue. I'm probably eating the same amount of fruits as before, just once in awhile.

[mahodgman]

I meant to tell you yesterday when I saw you that you looked great. ALso nice job yesterday on the Stamp camp.

Thanks, Nicole, I appreciate it! I appreciate you!

[Kreative Dryve]

So happy to hear that things are going in a good direction.
I know from my job experience that this can be a very tough
thing to handle at times, but a great attitude goes a long way.
Keep up the good work, and pretty soon it won't seem like work
just a daily routine. ;)

[shuggy]

mary that is fantastic!!

[jazzypurple853]

wow! that is awesome. Keep up the good work! I admire your determination!

[HeatherJ]

Good for you! Keep up the good work!

[Paula Carden]

Awesome work! Glad the A1c is coming down. Congrats on the weight loss

[ccstampin12]

Super!!!!!
I'm so happy for you!
HUGS
Joanie

[workin4stamps]

That is awesome Mary!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[Nancy]

Around of applause to you. I am just starting to watch what I eat, and looking up and charting is a real pain, so I can fully understand how much work you put into this. I am trying -it is only my second day. I weigh 191, so I'll let you know in a week if I am actually losing. I have weighed this for 10 years. Again Great work on your part. - Nancy

[shadoob]

Wow! Good for you. That is really something. You are an inspiration!

[tesschap]

Super job. What a great accomplishment by bringing your #'s down. Keep it up :)

[cecescraps]

So happy you are getting control of your diabetes and the weight loss must feel fantastic too!! :)