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Finally, Out of Pre Diabetes Range ....

by discrat
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Went to physical at doctors on Monday. Got the lab results today. Scored an A1c of 5.4 !!
yeah, i'm stoked!! been at 5.8 for years . 5.7-6.4 is pre diabetes.


Going from 246 lbs to 208lbs since last july definitely helped.
Now iam gonna go out and have a sundae to celebrate
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  • Profile picture of the author Frank Donovan
    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    Now iam gonna go out and have a sundae to celebrate
    And so the circle continues...
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  • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    Going from 246 lbs to 208lbs since last july definitely helped.
    Now iam gonna go out and have a sundae to celebrate
    Then head straight to the gym
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  • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    Went to physical at doctors on Monday. Got the lab results today. Scored an A1c of 5.4 !!
    yeah, i'm stoked!! been at 5.8 for years . 5.7-6.4 is pre diabetes.


    Going from 246 lbs to 208lbs since last july definitely helped.
    Now iam gonna go out and have a sundae to celebrate
    I applaud your efforts. I made the mistake of never going to the doc to check for stuff like this, never even considered it. When I got divorced I went mad drinking sugary drinks and eating unhealthy foods and choccy bars etc. Great until I got neuropathy in my feet, got a lesion on my right toe and had to have it amputated. I was then told I have type 2 diabetes. Then a year later, despite cutting out sugar almost entirely, I got congenital heart failure and had to have a stent put in which literally saved my life.

    All caused by type 2 and all my own fault. Had to cut back on salt for my heart, so a frugal diet ensues, repetitive yes, but I have learned to like it and can do variations and occasionally treat myself. I have to take pills for my heart, which has reflated quite a lot but not to it's optimum size. They check me every six months and apart from a slightly leaky heart valve am doing well.

    I never feel 100 percent though like I used too, once you cross that boundary and get it, (Type 2) it's for life and will shorten it. But, I control its effects with diet and don't need insulin or any other medication for it.

    So, keep up the good work Robert, eat well and right most of the time and exercise like you are doing, you should keep it at bay.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Thanks Mark. And it's good to hear you are keeping it in check without the typical shots.

      It runs in my family so i have a good chance of getting it even with diet and exercise. Keeping my fingers crossed.

      Again, thanks for the encouraging words !!
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  • Profile picture of the author Kwark
    Congrats on the A1c drop, that's a solid achievement! Dropping that much weight since last July is no small thing either, definitely something to be proud of. Just don't let that sundae turn into a weekly habit
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by Kwark View Post

      Congrats on the A1c drop, that's a solid achievement! Dropping that much weight since last July is no small thing either, definitely something to be proud of. Just don't let that sundae turn into a weekly habit
      yeah i admit it takes a lot of work to stay healthy and fit. At least for me it does!!
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      • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        yeah i admit it takes a lot of work to stay healthy and fit. At least for me it does!!
        Every week or so, I will go out to dinner. I will have a steak, broccoli, even a loaded baked potato, sometimes I will have Mexican, a Fajita plate, even an Indian meal.

        But, I will only have a sugar free diet soda and never anything sweet, no chocolate puddings, brownies, ice cream etc. But, I might have just a spoonful of my friends desert.

        As long as you are not doing it all the time, your body will easily take a little indulgence like this.
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        • Profile picture of the author discrat
          Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

          Every week or so, I will go out to dinner. I will have a steak, broccoli, even a loaded baked potato, sometimes I will have Mexican, a Fajita plate, even an Indian meal.

          As long as you are not doing it all the time, your body will easily take a little indulgence like this.
          yeah great point !! We all need to splurge every now and then... it's what makes Life tolerable. For instance, yesterday i went and had TWO large soft served ice creams at quick trip. But i will do that maybe once every two months.

          It's all about portion control and being a little disciplined!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Amandaaa
    Congrats! Dropping your A1c from 5.8 to 5.4 is a huge achievement -- officially out of the prediabetic range and into the clear! Losing nearly 40 pounds since last July clearly made a big difference. Enjoy that celebratory sundae -- you've earned it!
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