Finally broke 120!

[derf]

So I'm about 2 months in from my initial diagnosis. My first A1C was about 12 and my BG was about 400 when I got diagnosed. I did some serious work on my diet (but not so much on the exercise yet). I brought my numbers down into the mid 100's pretty quickly but seemed to hit a floor at 120. For the last several weeks, I couldn't seem to get my numbers any lower than that.

But this morning, I finally broke through. I got a 114 just now. :D I still have some more to do but I'm happy I'm making some progress again.

[Evermont]

Good goin' derf! How did ya do it?

[derf]

Good goin' derf! How did ya do it?

I just drastically changed my diet. I've found a bunch of foods I can get away with eating without spiking my blood sugar so I stick to those.

That and my 2,000 mg of Metformin every day.

[Handybear]

Good Job! Keep up the good work.

[princesslinda]

Good Job Derf!!!!

[MJB]

Good job! Now get serious with the exercise and you will likely see more improvements.

[Hammer]

Good job there Derf! I know the frustration of not being able to drop below 120. I was there for a good while, and increasing my Lantus didn't help. My doctor changed my Byetta from the 5mcg pen to the 10mcg pen, and voila, the numbers are much better.

I got my first really good reading last night before bed. It was a 99. Today, my first reading of the day (my fasting BG) was 103. I understand exactly how you feel since I've finally managed to break the 120 barrier also. Keep up the good work, and do like everyone says....exercise. I'm going for a walk now, even though it hurts my back. I need to do something to burn calories. I have too much energy to just sit here. Once you start exercising, you'll see those numbers go even lower.;)

Good Luck!:)

[Scrabblechick]

Woo-hoo, Derf! Congratulations on breaking that 120 barrier! That's a good feeling, I know.

Good for you, too Hammer, on that 103 FBG! Way to go!

Test after coming in from a walk and see what your BG is. It will amaze you!

You guys keep up the good work. You're doing great!

[MClark]

Keep up the good work. It takes time for things fall back into "normal".
Cheers.
Mylene

[terryok123]

that in impresive .. you and help alot of us with your PMA. Postitive Mental Attidue!!.. :cool:

[MarcS]

Nice work. Watch how low they go once you start exercising. I had to lower my dosage in half when I started. I am looking forward to cracking the 7 (A1C) barrier in a month when I go back in for my test.

[derf]

Well, I went and messed up at lunch. Had a little more than I should have. Ran a 168 post meal. I usually do better than that but I just couldn't resist a couple of things. :mad:

Oh well. I've got a good plan for dinner so I should be fine by tomorrow.

[davef]

Well done Derf & Hammer.

Derf don't beat yourself up over the 168, you know you can get the numbers down, you have done it before. You really do get a real sense of achievement when you get below 120, I remember when I managed it.

Keep up the good work,

[Achilles]

Well congrats there people! I broke a 100 for the first time today 6 hours after eating a light lunch and coming home from a stressful day at work. I have only gotten lower than 120 a few times myself in the past few weeks and today a 98 and a 104 (two different meters 30 seconds apart).

Maybe that 1000 mg / Met I'm taking is starting to "kick-in" a little after over 2 weeks.

Congrats again on a milestone. Looks like we are in the same boat with this for now. Learning and going.

[adiantum]

Woo-Hoo there's a lot of impressive bg readings in this thread.

[Scrabblechick]

Yeah, it probably took me 6 weeks on the Met to really start seeing those numbers start down to where they should be. I started seeing some results in about 3 weeks, but it really was the middle of March (after starting it the 1st week in Feb.) before I started seeing much better numbers.

Keep up the good work, guys!

[Achilles]

Yeah, it probably took me 6 weeks on the Met to really start seeing those numbers start down to where they should be. I started seeing some results in about 3 weeks, but it really was the middle of March (after starting it the 1st week in Feb.) before I started seeing much better numbers.


I know. What is amazing is how much better I feel. I have no idea how long I was undiagnosed as a Type 2 but it was probably a couple of years. The constant feel of anxiety, stress, confusion, lethargy, etc. that I felt when my blood glucose was high is now gone.

Less than 120... this is how "normal people" feel all the time. Now I can say that and experience it again. I have so much energy right now... can't find myself to go to sleep but I better. It is past midnight.:D

[Lane]

Congratulations!

Good for you!

[mzteacher]

glad things are going so well for you!!!
way to go!
susan

[derf]

Well, I just woke up and tested my fasting BG again. Had to share the results.

100 on the nose! :party:

I think it has to do with the fact that I got a better nights sleep last night than I have in quite a while. A lot of the time, the neuropathy in my feet makes it difficult for me to sleep through the night without waking up several times. But I think I've found a good combination of temperature, clothes and covers to keep the irritation to a minimum while I'm sleeping.

[adiantum]

You've Done it !!!!


Onya Mate :D