How can I lower my A1C?
Posted: March 28th, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Q & A | Tags: lower | 7 Comments »I saw my doctor today and he told me that if I can’t lower my A1c by August he will have to put me on the injections. I don’t want that. I am disabled which limits what I can do for exercise. My disability is a mobility one and so walking isn’t really an option. Any advice? Please HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
start eating sage and cloves dude
I have the same situation I am on Metaformin and it works for me
Study the glycemic index and find out which foods increase your blood sugar the least. Limit your intake of alcohol or eliminate it altogether. Beer especially raises your blood sugar level very quickly. And, by all means, make sure you are taking your oral medications as directed. As you know, it will be harder without increased physical activity. However, ask your doctor if there are stationary exercises you can do to help.Good luck.
My A1c test came out at 9.7% They want me to be at 7%. But I’m a type 2 diabetic and have been a diabetic for a whole 3 months. So I suppose it takes time to get that # down. I started with 11.9%.
Two things you must do, change the way you eat and exercise. Both have the same importance. Most diabetes is caused by obesity and inactivity. So the injections are not the answer. You know the answer. Excuses will get you blind, on dialysis, painful neuropathy and a heart attack.
I nordic walk, 1 1/2 hours a day. Google it. I have lost over 50 pounds just by exercising. I bet you also have high blood pressure and high cholesterol !! Right. Well exercise , not statins , has gotten my cholesterol to perfect numbers . So goes it for my blood pressure.
A low glycemic index diet is in order , today. Start now. http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
This contains a list of 2,480 foods with their index and loads. These are very important because you need to control the spikes that carbs have on your after meal glucose levels. Which affect your HBA1C numbers. You have to cut out the potatos , bread. Not even Whole Wheat. Its meat and Veggies. And certain veggies. Not all are good for blood sugar levels.
Do you know that just being diagnosed with diabetes is the same as already having had your first heart attack. SO don’t play the game , I can’t do that !!You must , and I hope you will. You also need to stay on the internet and research all you can about diabetes. It may help you to understand how urgent this is. Maybe start with :http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/16422495.php
Please take all this to heart, your life depends on it !!
Tin
So he just told you that without giving you any action plan? LOVE IT. OK, you need to do two things:
1. Reduce your carbs to no more than 30g per meal, no more than 120g per day. Read labels religiously, and watch your portions. Focus on leaner meats, eggs, green veggies, nuts, berries, lentils, diet soda, and sugar-free pudding/mousse. Minimize or eliminate potatoes, pasta, bread, non-berry fruits, sweets, and milk. Don’t worry about calories or fat grams, that will take care of itself.
2. There are ways to exercise without using your legs. You can lift weights, “dance” in a chair, twist and bend at the waist. On the internet look up phrases like “paraplegic exercise” or “upper body exercises” to find videos or instruction sheets. Move those arms! Whatever gets your heart pumping and makes you sweat at least a little bit for 20-30 minutes every day – you can break that into two sections if you want.
You do not give any help here as to what you do in the present or have done in the past to help yourself. You also don’t tell us what your actual mobility disability is. If this is you in the picture, you appear very over weight. Did your doctor give you any suggestions? Have you consulted with a physical therapist for exercise suggestions for people with your “mobility” disability? Increase whatever physical activities you can to burn off calories and use up sugar. Look to see what prohibited foods you are eating, and eliminate or at least reduce the quantities you consume. Even if start out with baby steps, repeated exercises of any kind and changing your bad habits will go a long way toward helping you. You may be over eating out of a sense of boredom or an attitude of giving up. In summary, there are only a few things you can do. Eat better foods and fewer calories, move more, and change your attitude to a can do one.