What is Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (formerly called diabetes mellitus type II, non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), obesity related diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disor...
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When I was dx as T2 this past July, my A1C was 12.5. I went to my Endocrinologist this past Monday and I'm happy to report that it is now 6.5. I was really pleased about it, but left feeling a little down. Why? Cause I just hate being diabetic. Ugh.
What is your A1C and how do you feel about it? Posted on 11/05/09, 10:11 pm |
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We had this discussion on Dealing with Diabetes. A1C tests vary- mine ranges between 6.5 and 6.8 - it used to be lower but this is a progressive disease and unfortunately, no matter what you do it gets worse. The pancreas just gets more tired with time and meds. There are people here who's A1C is under 6 and I get jealous.
There isn't a member in any diabetic group that doesn't feel like you do. That's why we're here - to vent and vent and vent 
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thanks arlineH. I just find it a struggle lately to be positive and before all this, the dx, I feel like I was a little more up. of course I felt bad, was run down b/c my sugar was super high, 300 but my outlook was different. it's just so hard to explain
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Browneyed - just read your profile. You have a lot to be thankful for - you've got a career and a son. There's 2 pluses.
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thank you pal, I appreciate the support. I take Metformin and was taking Juniva up until last week. I really think changing what I eat has helped although I still do binge. When I do, I feel guilty.
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browneyed - I've got diabetes for 11 years now and I feel worse today than then. Your life changes and not for the good; whether its going out socially, to restaurants, the supermarket. I still get jealous of all those who eat high carbs, sandwiches, etcl and I just drool
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browneyed - its okay to cheat but do not binge - it will play havoc with your BS. What exactly do you eat when you binge ?
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ugh, I love to bake. I know I can bake with Splenda or make it healthier. I just haven't fully incorporated my life into the Diabetic way of life, but I will. I have to.
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Yes you will - you're going to have to eat what we eat - hate it but eat it, One piece of cake once every 2 weeks is it., No potatoes (maybe sweet), bread, rice - anything white
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You will get it... It is hard at first, then just a way of life.....
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