Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Great News!

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in September. I've been working on my diet, taking Metformin once a day, and testing my blood twice a day. My original A1C test score was 10.3 (it's supposed to be between 4 and 7). The GREAT news I received yesterday is that my new score is 5.5! That means my daily average blood sugar level has dropped from 200-220 to 100-110. The doctor says I'm "normal" - I know, don't say a word! I've also lost 26 pounds since September! I am to continue on my diet and lose another 15-20 pounds. That will happen once I can exercise again - after my knee surgery this coming Monday. You might wonder how I celebrated. I ate another salad...

6 comments:

  1. Don't knock the wonder & power of the salad! Way to join my club, pops. :) I'm so proud of you!!! You're so healthy and this knee surgery is going to go really well. We'll be praying for ya on Monday.

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  2. What really disappoints me is the fact that I can't play with the crutches. :( darn it

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  3. Sarah, thank you for your encouragement. Beats having your little sister wanting to play with my crutches! :)

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  4. I guess we know who's going to take care of you & build you a Poppy Flat when you're older... and who will take your wheelchair out for joy rides. You always thought Bekah would be your saving grace....

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  5. Sarah, please forgive me for doubting you in the past! Actually, I never had any doubts. But Bekah's desire to mess with the crutches has given "cause for pause" in the previous assumption that she would be the one to take care of me in my old age. Sarah, it looks like it will be you...sorry! :)

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  6. well i can't play with the crutches now so nobody can be mad at me. someone put the height too high. *cough*...dad...

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