Bookworm 0 Report post Posted January 13 Hi all, Already did the introduction forum, but wanted to also stop in on this forum and do a brief intro too....(prior to just jumping into a conversation) Had gestational Diabetes, on insulin, 25 years ago - so knew this was a possibility someday. Diagnosed 7 days ago (normal A1C 6 months ago) fasting blood test was 238 A1C was 9.5 So.....learning about changes in past 25 years, adjusting diet, joining here (HI 🖐), and participating! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adiantum 35,358 Report post Posted January 13 I'm thankful those times have changed. I'm sure I'd have had my feet amputated by now if I'd followed the ADA recomendations . Luckily I found this forum the same day as I attended those classes. OK I knew I had to change the way I had been eating, but to go figh fat/low carb is a regime one could actually enjoy & for many years. I could even have bacon sausages & eggs for breakfast if I wanted. Vegetables swimming in butter was much better then margarine, & I even got to eat brussel sprouts which soon became a favorite vegetable. I'm sure your next A1c will be much lower. Its nice to meet you Bookworm, & exciting to know you will have a better future because you are taking control. ~Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
