Re: Doctor appointment

"michiko" <mtmichikot@gmail.com> wrote:
> I had an appointment with the diabetes doctor today. I had been writing
> down my test results and he was pleased. Thanks for telling me to do
> that. He checked me from feet to eyes, didn't have to strip thou. He said
> I was lucky to catch it so early because I showed no signs of bad
> effects. He wanted me to go to a training seminar but we're not sure
> Tricare will pay for it and I can't afford it.
> Anyway he said I need to loose weight and if I get down to 125 pounds I
> could probably get off all medications and control with diet and exercise
> only. I weigh about 150 pounds now and am 5'3" tall. He wants me to
> exercise more and suggested brisk walking for 30 minutes 3-4 times a
> week. I am to continue taking metformin twice a day and start taking
> Januvia in the morning. I have to test my blood before breakfast, 2 hours
> after each meal and at bedtime. I need to portion my carbohydrates to
> keep the 2 hour tests under 160. He said the Januvia would help a lot
> with that. Rice is ok but only in portions that don't raise my test over
> 160. The most important thing is to loose 25 pounds. I need to see him
> again in 3 months. I have to keep record of all my tests and a record of
> my exercise sessions and weight. Loosing 25 pounds should be no problem
> now that I can't eat as much rice. I'm going walking tonight and will
> start on the Januvia tomorrow.

That's great, Michiko. Nothing like taking control of your own life, eh?

I would still urge you to also test at one hour after you start eating a
meal, and at one hour intervals as long as your test result is higher than
the previous hour (thanks, Wendy), and striving to keep your spikes at or
below 140.

Have a nice walk!

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