Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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ray2600 10/15/2012

OK so i wasnt clear in my earlier report

in jan 2012 i was diagonsed with diabetes my A1 C WAS 8.1

SO I JUST HAD MY SUGAR TEST DONE it is now 6.6 i t is still high i know but what do u guys think i still need to control am i right

my cholestrol is 177

thanks

3pupmom 10/15/2012

Yes, you probably always have to control your blood sugar for control of the numbers. And 6.6 is not too high, my doctor is pleased with 7.0. And the last I heard about cholesterol (total) numbers is that 200 is good, so 177 is not something to worry about. Although that may depend on the breakdown of LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. I started with a total cholesterol of 149, but he wanted to get my triglycerides down below 150 so I was put on cholesterol lowering meds and went down to 130 total, my triglycerides went up to 199, so there's no telling what can happen. I started with an A1c of 10.8, it is now down to 5.8, he's happy with that. So, just stick with whatever program you're on. Sounds to me like it's working.
Val

mzizgayle 10/16/2012

Ray, your A1C is good, and even tho the cholesterol is under 200, some doctors want this lower to prevent complications further down the road

ray2600 10/16/2012

Thanks for all your replies , but i am now facing the fact that no matter what i do i cannot be offdiabetes am i right on that .

thanks again

Liz1961 10/16/2012

Hi Ray. You are correct. You have diabetes and always will. I'm sorry. I know you've wanted the answer to be different from the day you joined here, but the fact is...and I know you've been told this before...there is NO cure for diabetes. Once you have it you have it. Period. You can control it with diet, exercise and if needed, medication. But it does not go away. I don't care how many people say that diabetes can be cured. It's a rip off. Those people are only trying to take your money.
Continue to take care of yourself. Work on keeping your cholesterol, and blood sugar low and you can have a good life.

mzizgayle 10/17/2012

It will take time Ray, go stand in front of the mirror and say I can do this and before you know you will see, that you did!...don't know if you are taking any cholesterol meds but if not, maybe try a low dose of something to help the body process

deleted_user 10/17/2012

I think I would be happy to have an A1c of 6.6. Mine just went from 10 to 10.6. My cholesterol has been in the 160's but my dr wants it lower because of the diabetes. I do take medication for that. You are doing exceptionally well at keeping your diabetes under control, just keep doing whatever that is and you are going to be fine! Best of luck and keep us updated!
Char

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