[NealJ]

Hi, I'm Neal, from Front Royal, VA. Any other Shenandoah Valley members here? Maybe we could get together.

I was diagnosed in 2000/2001, but my doctor didn't have me monitor my levels on a regular basis. He would just send me in to have my A1c checked. He never educated me.

Well, I have been on Glucotrol XL and Actos for a while now and just completed Diabetes Management classes last week. I really want to eat better and keep on top of my diabetes. Maybe I could even get off the meds. Yesterday morning my pre-breakfast numbers were 73. Last night after dinner they were 81. Then I had a snack and an hour later I was at 84. This morning I woke up and was at 72. That is low for me and I was feeling it! So, I think the meds are keeping me low and if I continue to eat right I should get my meds reduced and maybe get off the meds all together.

Oh, I just have to ask. What is Type 1.5??????

[Penny]

Hi Neal and welcome. Sounds like your numbers are pretty good. Different people have different explanations of type 1.5. Some say if you take insulin, you are 1.5, others say it is adult onset type 1. I just say I have diabetes and take insulin, let everyone call it what they want.

[ProudNanaof5]

Welcome aboard..

[Cyborg]

Welcome aboard

[gettingby]

Hi Neal and Welcome.

[kgm0612]

Hi & Welcome to this great forum.

Karen

[valc3]

Hi and welcome.