Living with Diabetes

Looks like the ADA finally came out with new recommendations on what is considered diabetic, pre diabetic or not based on the A1C numbers. Nice to know. http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8789&catid=1&Itemid=17 Lots of times I have had folks who talk about taking the fasting test and trying to manage it, e.g. by eating no carbs the night before and fudging the results. I always tell them that it does not matter. This result is not for the doctor, but for you. If you are pre-diabetic or even diabetic, it is better to know than not. If you do not know, you will cause a lot more damage to yourself. With the A1C test, it is almost impossible to fudge the results, so I am happy about this improvement.

Got my latest A1C, it came out as 6.8 It has dropped from 7.0 the last time I checked, but I was hoping for lower. Also I have gained 3 more pounds in the last 6 months, which is not so good. So the quest to get healthier continues...

Last six months has been crazy with my A1C swings. 6 months ago, my lab result said A1C was 7.8. I was shocked. Promised myself that I would take better care of food and exercise. 3 months ago the lab check said A1C was 6.4. I was beginning to relax. Then came a bunch of family and a lot of stress related to them and work. So last week I get by blood test, A1C numbers are now at 7.6 This is very depressing.