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Originally Posted by srmb60
What did the doc recommend? an A1C?
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My A1c was not tested. I have had it tested in the past and the last time is was 5.8. I asked him to test Homecysteine, C- reactive protein, and vitamin D (48). The first two were high as they usually are, I think my CRP is actually a little lower than past years. He checked c-peptide as he thinks I have lost some function in my pancreas?? It was in the normal range. My bg was 101 on the day of the first fasting appt.
His recommendations a Low-GI diet and Byetta. I mentioned that if Byetta is for appetite control, which helps some diabetics lose weight and thus get their numbers down, I do not have an appetite on Primal low-carb. But if it is for blood sugar reduction so that something doesn't get further damaged than I would consider it although I think it is very expensive. I am concerned with being labeled diabetic even "pre-diabetic" with our health care system.
I ordered a meter on my own, as I think it would be helpful to see if certain foods spike my blood sugar. I think a lot of folks on MDA use meters to check stuff. Or there is a great number of diabetics on MDA.
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I can do this.....
Sandy
1. I will never be in the 170s again. Done
2. I will never be in the 160s again. Done
3. I will never be in the 150s again.
4. I will never be in the 140s again.
5. I will never go above 130 unless I begin a bodybuilding career and have access to a dexa scan to prove it is all muscle and not fat.
