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...
I got my new number today and was thrilled with the results, as was my doctor. I went from 11.3 the first part of November to 6.3 today. I am not on any meds, so this has been all (very) hard work with diet and exercise. She says that I am almost what could be called pre-diabetic, though we both know I will never reverse this disease at my age. Still, I am feeling really good about this. My new goal is to get down into the 5.9 or lower range in the next 3 months. Anyone else out there having good numbers without the meds?
I went from 6.9 to 6.5 to 6.1 within 6 months w/o meds. All I did was cut down on my sugar/carbs and the # came down. I hope to never have to take meds.
Do you count carbs? And what is your total daily intake?
Thanks