good news!

[historyteach]

I got the results of my blood sugar tests today.
I am no longer considered "pre-diabetic."
It was under "6"; a 5.2 if I remember correctly.
Doc told me each number was a BIG jump!
Sooo....I did good! :>)

My triglycerides are still high. They wanted to put me on a med, and I asked them for some more time. I just got the sugar down, for crying out loud! LOL!
I got a three month reprive...
After I found out what it was we were talking about! LOL!
I thought triglycerides were carbs! Then, found out they were fats...like cheeseburger type fats! OMG! I LOVE cheeseburgers!

So, I sit here, eating a big mac and wanting to stay off meds for triglycerides...
And no longer a pre-diabetic.

PS, I haven't had a big mac in a looonnnnngggg time, and won't again.... ;>)

Shalom!

[Nina Kay]

Wow Teach,
That is wonderful, wonderful news. I know that you've been concerned about this for quite a while now. As far as the triglycerides, I asked my Dr. and she simply said french fries. I knew that she had hit the nail on the head because I ate alot of french fries. It seems that all of the really enjoyable things just have to go. I sure can understand you wanting to stay off of those meds. I agree that they should explain what to stay away from or cut down on and give you some time before making this drastic move of more meds. Obviously they can see that you are trying to work towards better health since you just accomplished such a great feat, as to pull yourself back from the edge of diabetes. Can you tell that I'm really proud of you and impressed?!?! (((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))

[historyteach]

Thanks, Nina!!!

Last time I saw the doc's assistant, we talked for a long time. I came in with a bunch of information that I had read, and wanted to make sure I really understood it. That's when we began to really talk about it, and when I told her I loved cheeseburgers; I drink beer; and I love fried clams! LOL!! She laughed and said she understood, then, where my problem was. So, we're getting there....one day at a time....

Ya know, when I quit smoking, 21 months ago, I didn't look at what I was eating at all. PLus, I went through a totally stressful period at work. Add to that, two surgeries, throwing my knee out, pnemonia and a lung infection all of which kept me from exercising for almost two years, and a back injury that flared up when I *did* begin to exercise again, and it's easy to see why things are so messed up. But, I did quit smoking, and now, I'm exercising and loosing weight and getting back on track. It's possible by doing the right thing, one day at a time.
And staying away from the cheeseburgers...

Shalom!

[Pony]

That is great news Teach. I am very happy for you. Making heatlhy choices in our lives affects all aspects of our lives.

Good job !!!

[roxiestone]

Lovely news! Thank you for sharing.

[ladyamalthea]

I'm so jealous! Maybe I'll get there one day... great job!