Good progress

[davef]

I was diagnosed nearly 3 weeks ago and have been working on my diet & exercise and it seems to be paying off.

When I was diagnosed my BG was 21 mmol/L, didn't get an A1C, but had blood taken last Tuesday and go the results today. My BG from the bloods was down to 10.6mmol/L, my own test this morning had it down to 8 mmol/L and I have now lost 10 pounds.

The Doctor reckons I have better Cholesterol figures than he has himself, my LDL was 2.4 mmol/L and total Cholesterol was 3.4 mmol/L.

My A1C is 11.6% but I'm not going to let that get me down, it's the first measurement and I know I'm going to get it down.

Sorry for rambling, I'm a happy boy and wanted to share but more importantly I want to say a big THANK YOU for all the support I've had from the great people on DF.

[caswellhb]

Good work Dave. You are doing all the right stuff obviously. Keep it up and keep posting.

Heather.

[xMenace]

Rock on Dave! :thrasher:

[princesslinda]

Dave, sounds like you're on the right track, doing all the right things. Good job! Keep up the good work. Congrats on the weight loss as well! Keep reading and posting on the forums, as it helps to surround yourself with others fighting the same battle.

[mortis505]

right on dave!!!!!

:party:

[shockme]

congrats on your weight loss,dave! your next a1c will be WAAAAY better! trish

[ozbuc]

Keep up the good work and your great attitude!

[buddy7]

Hi -- Dave!! :)

I'm a happy boy

You've got so much to be happy about Dave, great progress, I'm with you all the way, keep up the good work.

B/7 ESSEX. UK.

[davef]

Well I got even happier this weekend, my readings hit 5.9mmol/L yesterday afternoon and were 6.2mmol/L before lunch today :D

Won't mind my walk in the freezing cold (by Irish standards) tonight.

[Amethyst]

Whoo Hooo, You keep kickin the D's booty! :D

[kclay0840]

Way to go davef. That's encouraging news!!:)

[ant hill]

Good on you David, That's a good resalt so go and reward yourself on a beer or other things. Well done!! :D

[davef]

Thanks guys, I know it can be a roller coaster at times and indeed to celebrate the good times and deal with the bad times head on. Having all the great people in DF to chat with makes a huge difference!

[Jan B]

I think you are a valuable new member! Keep up the good work. Life is a roller coaster, even without diabetes! My major goal continues to be balance.

[DCaplinger]

Thank you, all for posts like this. Gives us newbies something to take as a positive in the world of negatives we are starting to face.

Congrats, Dave. Good luck on your next A1C. :)