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From Kimberly About Diabetes

Kimberly: They want you under 6 with your a1c. This means your average blood sugars over a 3 month period are running 120 to 150. Normal is under 120, and even lower for some doctors. Myrna wrote: My blood sugar was 134 but that was a fasting blood sugar. I suppose it could have been that had I just eaten. I hope the classes teach me what I can eat. The problem was the A1C. I am at 6.5. Thank you, Kimberly. You are most likely the one who really understands all of this since you live with it also.

Diabetic

AnnMarie wrote: That is a borderline number, you could even be considered pre diabetic with that number. You should be able to manage this without any problems. Listen to everything the dietitian tells you, I learned a lot. Some doctors will tell you to avoid sugar free drinks because they trick your blood into thinking sugar is coming its way, so I use those in moderation. Eat protein (like almonds) if you are going to have white carbs or sugar. But try to not eat white carbs or sugar. Also, I just heard about a new study regarding eggs and how they are responsible for thickening of the arteries much like smoking. I would check that one out. Drink lots of water. I think they will tell you 20-30 minutes of moderate exercise will burn off quite a bit of blood sugar. Muscle burns it better, so increase weight bearing activities. Myrna wrote: Thank you! My class starts next week. I have to call and confirm. I chose an apple for my treat today when I was with Dad rather than a sugar-free drink. As you always say: "Chew your calories; don't drink them." I felt devastated at first. Dr. Jones did two tests and compared my old tests. I should have fought the weight better than I have. That means, in my case, walking a lot. I already drink a lot of water because I am trying to keep the bladder infections at bay. I still had one of those as well and so I am taking an antibiotic. He did say that the higher sugar content in urine could be a cause of those. I just don't know what I can eat. I bought a glycemic index book on the way home today. Obviously, simple sugars are out. I know that eating Mexican food is not that great. That is where Michael wanted to eat today. I tried to be careful but there is a lot of stuff there that is not that great for me. My stomach not only doesn't like me but I also feel tired and weary. The doctor said the weary feeling was a sign I should pay attention to.