3 MONTHS DIAGNOSED AND HBA1C TEST = EXCELLENT CONTROL

Ali H said:

Well done Grace, what was your HBA1C at diagnosis?

Ali

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I don't know because I didn't think to ask, but the week I was diagnosed I bought a meter and started testing and all my FBGs were around 13 for a week or so but soon came down once I stopped eating carbs and the Metformin kicked in to curb my appetite.

Now I'm back at work for the first time since diagnosis, it's a new job and there's been a lot to take in and a lot of running from department to department so I'm much more active mentally and physically now. Problem is I'm forgetting to eat, the time passes so quickly, I work in a psychiatric hospital, there's never a spare minute and it's so easy to forget the mid morning and afternoon snacks and I need them more now, because I'm more active than before. Also, cos I'm new I feel a bit embarrassed having a munch at my desk because we're not supposed to eat in the office due to having to answer the phones within 3 rings.

I've had a couple of dizzy spells where I've felt as if my BG is low, so I don't feel I'm controlling as well now as I did when at home. Something I'll have to practice and get used to - balancing my food intake with my energy output. But I'll get there.

The answer for me I think would be a ready made protein shake but I don't know of any that aren't carb laden. :think: