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HB1AC - 9 month results in .....

Thanks Signy :)

The good woman is not happy as she and the doc reckon I've gone way overboard. Reckon they might be right. Time to relax a bit.

This might be enough.

Mike :)
 
Mike D said:
Thanks Signy :)

The good woman is not happy as she and the doc reckon I've gone way overboard. Reckon they might be right. Time to relax a bit.

This might be enough.

Mike :)
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No WAY!
She who must be obeyed has spoken.

You know it makes sense!!

Take easy mate!
 
Very well done Mike.

I just can't get over how dismissive your doctor is of non-diabetic levels. If you were taking insulin, or another glucose lowering drug, I could maybe sort of see something there. But, surely we are striving to recreate a body scenarios where our body chemistry, and metabolic results mirror those of non-diabetes? Isn't that what you have done?

I'd say, provided your bloods and other aspects of your health and wellbeing are good, you should be shouting it from the rooftops.

I say again. Very well done!
 
Sorry I am late to the Party.... Well done Mike - amazing. I too hope to join the non-diabetic club one day..:)
 
Delighted Mike. If it wasn't for my new knee, I'd do a dance!
 
Mike D said:
My HB1AC now down to 38. My thanks to some very good people who know who they are for their encouragement and advice. Oh Well, We Learn ... stupid caps lock

Mike
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So chuffed for you Mike and well done :)

RRB
 
AndBreathe said:
Very well done Mike.

I just can't get over how dismissive your doctor is of non-diabetic levels. If you were taking insulin, or another glucose lowering drug, I could maybe sort of see something there. But, surely we are striving to recreate a body scenarios where our body chemistry, and metabolic results mirror those of non-diabetes? Isn't that what you have done?

I'd say, provided your bloods and other aspects of your health and wellbeing are good, you should be shouting it from the rooftops.

I say again. Very well done!
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Thanks AB,

He looks at me and just says "you have gone far enough" ..... but thanks for your warm wishes. :) I was sorta surprised given I dumped metformin for good 5 weeks ago

Mike
 
Mike D said:
Thanks girls. Should have heard the doctor. NOT happy at all. Reckons enough is enough ....... no more drops so I have some freedom to eat some goodies. Where do I start?
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That looks like an excellent result to my novice eyes! Why is your Dr unhappy with that?
 
Hi Safi

He's unhappy as he thinks 38 is far enough and thinks I've been punishing / pushing myself to the point that I have to stop. He is FAR happier for me to be in the low 40s and is just a tad wary that I could hypo if I kept at this too hard. I have no intention of doing any more to drop them as my massive run of 4 readings are sufficient for me. If he knew I'd dropped metformin, he'd be even more concerned given they're supposed to drop your BS beyond what a diet might do.

I know of someone here that dropped to 34 ...... that for me would be an absolute "no go" zone. I proved a point to myself that I could do it .... and I did. If I was challenged again, I could do it again. But time for me to relax a bit and this doc of mine is a diabetic expert.

I'm almost totally single minded and I should not be. I don't want this condition to control my entire life and and I won't let it. It would have consumed me if I had not found this place.

Mike
 
That is fantastic @Mike D. Well done, you are an inspiration to us all.
 
Mike D said:
Hi Safi

He's unhappy as he thinks 38 is far enough and thinks I've been punishing / pushing myself to the point that I have to stop. He is FAR happier for me to be in the low 40s and is just a tad wary that I could hypo if I kept at this too hard. I have no intention of doing any more to drop them as my massive run of 4 readings are sufficient for me. If he knew I'd dropped metformin, he'd be even more concerned given they're supposed to drop your BS beyond what a diet might do.

I know of someone here that dropped to 34 ...... that for me would be an absolute "no go" zone. I proved a point to myself that I could do it .... and I did. If I was challenged again, I could do it again. But time for me to relax a bit and this doc of mine is a diabetic expert.

I'm almost totally single minded and I should not be. I don't want this condition to control my entire life and and I won't let it. It would have consumed me if I had not found this place.

Mike
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Cheers for that Mike. I know what you mean about single mindedness - I too can focus a little too hard on things like numbers so I'm working hard not to get obsessive about my testing.

Good to hear you've got a good Dr - my reading of this forum tells me not many are that lucky.

Enjoy your relaxing :)

safi
 
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