Bookworm 0 Report post Posted Wednesday at 07:16 PM 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 35,288 Report post Posted Wednesday at 10:01 PM 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
