Cured.

[julifriend]

My last two HbA1c readings were 38 and 37 and at my recent review my DSN never mentioned the words 'cured' or 'remission' only 'well controlled' which is how I prefer to look at it. I know if I were to eat a wonderful Waitrose jam doughnut from their bakery counter then my BG reading would very quickly hit double figures and I'd be struggling to keep awake. I know this to be the case as I did this once a few months ago. I slept for nearly three hours and was still in double figures when I finally woke. And that's why I'm happy with 'well controlled' as that accurately describes where I am.

 

[this is too difficult]

My last two HbA1c readings were 38 and 37 and at my recent review my DSN never mentioned the words 'cured' or 'remission' only 'well controlled' which is how I prefer to look at it. I know if I were to eat a wonderful Waitrose jam doughnut from their bakery counter then my BG reading would very quickly hit double figures and I'd be struggling to keep awake. I know this to be the case as I did this once a few months ago. I slept for nearly three hours and was still in double figures when I finally woke. And that's why I'm happy with 'well controlled' as that accurately describes where I am.

Me too.
I know I am not cured. But feel I am doing well
.

 

[Mark James]

Well done on your results, my results are very much like yours in December i had a fasting bg of 10.4 i was tested again in jan and it was 6.8 in May it was 5.8 with a hba1c of 34 the doctors want to stop my test strips because they cannot give a definite diagnosis of diabetes if only i was cured as they suggest, mind you my bg does drop lower after eating, e.g 5.2 pre meal and 4.8 2 hours after, strange thing this diabetes

 

[this is too difficult]

Yes there is no understanding it.

 

[this is too difficult]

Yes there is no understanding it.

Or is there.

 

[Avocado Sevenfold]

Yes there is no understanding it.

Do you prefer your new way of eating to your pre-diagnosis one?

 

[this is too difficult]

Do you prefer your new way of eating to your pre-diagnosis one?

no

 

[this is too difficult]

I enjoy the taste of everything now but miss stuffing my face
.

 

[Avocado Sevenfold]

I enjoy the taste of everything now but miss stuffing my face
.

Well that's half positive! I am wondering what a crisp-free World Cup is going to be like.

 

[Andy12345]

i have to agree im afraid, i love what i eat now and definately feel better and look better, but would i like to eat my own body weight in chinese food? hell yes!

 

[this is too difficult]

Well done on your results, my results are very much like yours in December i had a fasting bg of 10.4 i was tested again in jan and it was 6.8 in May it was 5.8 with a hba1c of 34 the doctors want to stop my test strips because they cannot give a definite diagnosis of diabetes if only i was cured as they suggest, mind you my bg does drop lower after eating, e.g 5.2 pre meal and 4.8 2 hours after, strange thing this diabetes

Have you had any HbA1c tests?

 

[cold ethyl]

Well done. I suppose I am looking on this the same way as my mum describes her relationship with cigarettes...she calls herself a smoker who doesn't currently smoke and I think that even if I get my figures down to non- diabetic levels and lose weight, I'll always be a diabetic who isn't diabetic for now.
I think I miss not having to think about my diet so much more than the actual food- we went out today and were late back and in the past we'd have just stopped for a meal or got fish and chips but tonight I had to start cooking the veg I'd prepped this morning. I guess kicking out once in a while wouldn't hurt, but I'm afraid that it would be all too easy for one off day to become two and so on..
I'm trying to imagine a World Cup free World Cup ;-)

 

[this is too difficult]

Well done. I suppose I am looking on this the same way as my mum describes her relationship with cigarettes...she calls herself a smoker who doesn't currently smoke and I think that even if I get my figures down to non- diabetic levels and lose weight, I'll always be a diabetic who isn't diabetic for now.
I think I miss not having to think about my diet so much more than the actual food- we went out today and were late back and in the past we'd have just stopped for a meal or got fish and chips but tonight I had to start cooking the veg I'd prepped this morning. I guess kicking out once in a while wouldn't hurt, but I'm afraid that it would be all too easy for one off day to become two and so on..
I'm trying to imagine a World Cup free World Cup ;-)

I also do not currently smoke.

 

[this is too difficult]

Well done. I suppose I am looking on this the same way as my mum describes her relationship with cigarettes...she calls herself a smoker who doesn't currently smoke and I think that even if I get my figures down to non- diabetic levels and lose weight, I'll always be a diabetic who isn't diabetic for now.
I think I miss not having to think about my diet so much more than the actual food- we went out today and were late back and in the past we'd have just stopped for a meal or got fish and chips but tonight I had to start cooking the veg I'd prepped this morning. I guess kicking out once in a while wouldn't hurt, but I'm afraid that it would be all too easy for one off day to become two and so on..
I'm trying to imagine a World Cup free World Cup ;-)

I am trying to imagine a football free forever.

 

[semiphonic]

Hmmmm I don't smoke anymore, but I AM a diabetic. Football is the way forward.
We all follow the West Ham over land and sea, we all follow the West Ham ON TO VICTORY all together now........

 

[Scandichic]

I just had my 4th HbA1c. It has dropped from 67 to 38 in under 4 months. He said that by their testing standards I am not diabetic and seem to be cured.
I will continue with my new eating style as I know that is what gives me the low result.

Congrats! All the hard work has paid off,

 

[annelise]

Way to go! - And good to see your attitude about being so-called "cured" ... - I too prefer the word "well-controlled" ...

On one occasion when - on seeing my numbers - my doctor happily proclaimed me to be 'cured' , I couldn't help myself in saying, 'But I am only one meal away from being very diabetic ...'

Oh, sometimes the ignorance of doctors ...

annelise

 

[Mark James]

Have you had any HbA1c tests?

Yes my Hba1c was 5.4 so in the normal range when i told the doctor i wanted it lower he said there was no need as i am doing well and they could not give an accurate dx on my condition because i have only had one high reading, morning readings are the worst for me anywhere between 5.7 and 6.7 and stay that way for a couple of hours after that they drop to mid 5s and in the afternoon and evening around 4.5 to 5.5 same as prebed. i try to adopt a lchf policy but i dont exercise as much as i would like perhaps only running twice a week. message to myself i must do better

Mark

 

[Scandichic]

Yes my Hba1c was 5.4 so in the normal range when i told the doctor i wanted it lower he said there was no need as i am doing well and they could not give an accurate dx on my condition because i have only had one high reading, morning readings are the worst for me anywhere between 5.7 and 6.7 and stay that way for a couple of hours after that they drop to mid 5s and in the afternoon and evening around 4.5 to 5.5 same as prebed. i try to adopt a lchf policy but i dont exercise as much as i would like perhaps only running twice a week. message to myself i must do better

Mark

Modern life is busy and sometimes it's not possible to fit it all in. I deliberately buy too little milk then avoid the local shop and walk to the one 30 mins away. Not always possible! Don't beat yourself up!

 

[zand]

Hmmmm I don't smoke anymore, but I AM a diabetic. Football is the way forward.
We all follow the West Ham over land and sea, we all follow the West Ham ON TO VICTORY all together now........

I prefer it with the 'over land and sea....and Leicester' bit! And now that Leicester are back in the Premiership.....Yep football is definitely the way forward. I just wish I was going to the World Cup.