[slolivin]

Hi there, I have been looking around the forum for a while, so I guess its time to say hi. This is my first time in any kind of a forum, so I am new to this.

I have learned a lot in the last few months about diabetes and this forum has helped a lot. So far I think I am doing OK in controlling my blood sugar, but dont know if I need to try some meds in the future.

Five months ago my A1c was 14.7, two months ago was 6.3, lost about 25 pounds, low carb diet and 5 days/week exercise. I see the doc again next month. Should I try to postpone meds for a while longer? I am a 58 year old male. Thanks for your input.

[ErikaA]

Hi and well done! Sounds like you've got things nicely on the way to good control.

If you can avoid the meds it's a good thing to do since they can come with side effects. It will likely depend on how much more you can improve your bgls with diet and exercise.

[Kanga]

Hi welcome to DF

[lorilei]

Hi Slolivin,
Sounds like you're a very hard worker and quite on top of things! hats off to you! and welcome to the forums!

[fgummett]

Hi and Welcome to DF!
Great progress
How often each day, do you test your BG levels? How have they been?

[slolivin]

How often each day, do you test your BG levels? How have they been?[/quote]

Hi all, thanks for the encouragement. I test 4 times/day. Usually about 135 before breakfast, 150-160 two hours later, then I work out on the eliptical for an hour, and I am at 85 to 95. After dinner I am usually at 100 to 115.

From what I have read, I suppose that I have dawn phenomena since my fasting BG in the morning is almost always higher than at night, unless I am >150 when I go to bed. I am still learning....

[meansc]

Keep up the good work! I didn't for the first ten years and let my D get out of control. Now with exersize, diet,pills and insulin I'm getting in control(last A1C 6.3) but it's been a long and hard fight to make up for years of sticking my head in the ground!