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07-06-2007, 09:07 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Charles, IL
Posts: 549
| | | Doc visit went well - but it's nose to the grindstone time.
My A1c went up a little, to 5.9 from a previous 5.6 but I guess I'm still pleased to see that "non diabetic" range on the lab sheet.
My lipids were all good and I'm now off the Lipitor completely!
We're going to drop my Metformin dose from 2x500 daily to 1x500 daily and see how it goes. So I have to be vigilant about losing more weight, exercising a bit more and if I do well I may come off the Metformin in October.
I can be pretty stubborn about goal achievement so wish me luck!
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07-06-2007, 09:24 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 7,227
| | Hi Mike: Glad your doctor visit went well. Good job on staying in the non-diabetic A1C level..I know what a challenge that is.
Please keep us posted as to what happens on the lower dose of metformin. That seems to be all our goals, getting off the meds. I've considered lowering my metformin as well, doc said I could, but also said studies have shown that long-term metformin reduces progression of T2 in those with significant insulin resistance...so, i'm leery. I would assume since it takes 3 weeks to build to optimal level, it would take 3 weeks for your body to recognize the lower dose as well. I've very interested in how things go for you....you can be my guinea pig  .
Keep up the good work! You've worked hard and done well.
__________________ T2, diagnosed 8/31/06.
Byetta 5 mcg
HCTZ 12.5 mg every other day for BP
Enalapril 20 mg 1 daily (ace-inhibitor)
Lower carb dieter (approx. 75 total carbs/day, more on weekends), taking chromium, multivitamin and fish oil tablets Initial A1C 8/06: 9.6
11/06: 6.2.
03/07: 5.3
06/07: 5.4
10/07: 5.3
05/08: 6.2 (right after dealing with shingles and bronchitis)  |
07-06-2007, 09:46 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Charles, IL
Posts: 549
| | I'd be happy to be your guinea pig, I think. 
I definitely will keep posting here with progress. It is a little scary and if my control starts going to rubbish I'm to call the doc right away and I imagine they'll put me back to 2x daily.
The adventure begins!
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07-06-2007, 09:49 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sunny / hot place
Posts: 360
| | Mike, Congratulations on your good A1C & lipids !! 
I agree with what Linda said.
Metformin helps, even non-diabetics.
Your dosage is low compared to mine. be vigilant & test even more often. especially after you get off of it.
What's your A1C goal?
but for some of us, like me, I need that "Metfartin' ".
Good luck on your trial/experiment.
For me & some others here on DF, meds are a necessary evil.
remember Met is one of the meds with fewer side effects.
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Latest A1C Aug '08...5.2
Feb '08...5.5
Dec '07...5.2
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07-06-2007, 10:02 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Charles, IL
Posts: 549
| | | Thanks Dan. I will not hesitate to go back to original dose if needed, I really don't have a problem with taking it but if I can keep my A1c under 6.0 I'm happy with that.
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07-06-2007, 11:29 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,047
| | You're doing great, aren't you?  |
07-06-2007, 12:56 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Charles, IL
Posts: 549
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by slipperyelm  You're doing great, aren't you? | Yes, yes I am. Thank you! 
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07-06-2007, 01:49 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 3,213
| | Doc visit went well - but it's
nose to the grindstone time.
So....exactly how dull is your nose, anyways??
Wow, you've done an Excellent job Mike. Even
the 5.9. Good Going and Keep Up the Fine Work!!
Good Luck!
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07-06-2007, 02:03 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Charles, IL
Posts: 549
| | I don't mind my nose being dull....just as long as it's not dull behind my nose!
Thanks!
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07-06-2007, 04:39 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: illinois
Posts: 3,316
| | | sounds like you're really doing great!keep us posted on your "cutting down metformin"progress!trish |
07-07-2007, 12:13 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA
Posts: 2,574
| | YaY Mike! 
May you have continued success!!
__________________ Age: 43
Type 2 - Dx'd 08.16.05
•••
[ A1c ]
6.9 - 01/07
6.0 - 05/07
5.9 - 09/07
6.4 - 3/08  
[ Meter ]
UltraSmart/Ultra2/Contour
[ Meds ]
Metformin 1000mg 2x, Novolin N 20u 2x, Novolin R 1:10
Lisinopril 20mg 1x, Lovastatin 40mg 1x, Aspirin 81mg 1x, Albuterol as needed
[ Other Conditions ]
Coccidioidomycosis aka Valley Fever Dx'd 1.17.94
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
Hypertention
Hyperlipidemia
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07-07-2007, 05:37 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Posts: 611
| | Congratulations!
I love reading good news and congratulating people with a dancing elephant, but this is the kind of achievement that merits at least three:  |
07-07-2007, 07:24 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Charles, IL
Posts: 549
| | Thanks June! It's been a long time since I've seen pink elephants!
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07-09-2007, 07:51 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,822
| | | You're doing great Mike. Keep up the hard work!
Karen |
07-09-2007, 02:02 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Charles, IL
Posts: 549
| | Thanks Karen.
Update - 2hr pp last nite was 180, highest I've ever had.
This morning down to 108.
Doc says to watch for a few more days and see how it goes.
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