Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 In a message dated 8/6/2002 1:24:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, afra3a@... writes: > Last Saturday.... *drumroll* ..... 5.0 ) > Hi Jacki, I heard that drumroll. A big congratulations! Hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 Great job, Jackie! You nearly cut your A1c in half just this Summer!! If you're going to buy a treadmill or other cardio machine, buy a great one but also buy it used. Good rule for buying anything worthwhile: buy your last one first! I like Elliptical. But there are no good home choices in ellipticals that even come close to the home choices available for treadmills. So if you buy an elliptical, you're going to pay big money for a commercial machine. Precor Elliptical machines are very sturdy ... one of my favorites is the Precor 546 Elliptical Trainer. What's an elliptical? It is a no impact treadmill/bike. It has pedals that go in an oval instead of a circle. There is no seat and the action is more like walking and jogging than pedalling. You can also stand upright and swing your arms normally. This machine lists for over $5,000 new but used it's less than half of that. As for home treadmills, this quote is from Consumer Reports, which is an unbiased test company -- again, the prices here are for new. I suggest you buy used: The Life Fitness T3, $2,200, is the best choice overall. It is especially easy to use, has a powerful motor, and is well built. Another excellent choice is the Reebok ACD4, a relative bargain at $1,850. It has many features found in more expensive models, and its top speed (12 mph) and 5-foot-long belt make it appropriate for serious runners. The stout Precor M9.33 bears a passing resemblance to the massive treadmills found in health clubs, is loaded with features, and has a large, runner-friendly belt--but it costs $3,000. Diabetics are directed to do " weight bearing " exercises. Treadmills and Ellipticals are weight bearing. Bicycles are not. Are your hot days also humid? If not, can you put on damp clothes before you work out outside? Damp clothes cool naturally as they dry. I myself joined a health club. I do 45 minutes Elliptical and 30 minutes of weightlifting. Robb From afra3a on 6 Aug 2002: > > I'm feeling pretty happy with my latest A1C results! > > Diagnosis last April 20 - 9.2 > Six weeks ago - 6.2 > > Last Saturday.... *drumroll* ..... 5.0 ) > > Yes!!!! > > > Now, I need to really focus on weight loss. I've been losing, but > very slowly. I know I need to exercise more. My exercise of choice is > walking the track at the local high school. But, the weather has been > SO hot lately... and I'm a Muslim woman who wears the headscarf, long > sleeves, long pants... so walking around in the humid and high temps > just doesn't work for me. I walk whenever it's not too hot and am > really looking forward to fall when I can get out more often. > > I've heard the YMCA has an indoor track, but I've never been there. > I've also been contemplating getting a treadmill. Mall walking > doesn't work for me, due to my working hours. > > What do you all do for regular exercise? > > Jacki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 I'm feeling pretty happy with my latest A1C results! Diagnosis last April 20 - 9.2 Six weeks ago - 6.2 Jacki, That's incredible! My last A1c was also 9.2 -- if I am even half that close by my next one, I'll be thrilled!! :-) Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 I myself joined a health club. I do 45 minutes Elliptical and 30 minutes of weightlifting. Robb, I tried the Elliptical at my health club, as it looked like so much fun.... it was, but my knees couldn't take it. I stick with the treadmill, although I prefer to walk outside in nice weather. I wanted to buy a treadmill to use at home, but the price kept me going to the health club... I have a very reasonably priced membership :-) Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 Jacki, Congrats on your A1C reading. As for exercise I have a treadmill that I've been using a lot. I've also been losing weight slowly. When I saw my dr before the visit on Sat I had lost 3 lbs and was at 152. When I saw her on Sat and they weighed me in my weight was 149. Mom and I talked about where to do some of our walking b/c she hasn't been doing any of it and she's noticing a big difference now b/c of not walking. She can't use the treadmill b/c she's afraid she will break it even though she's within the safe weight range to get on it. As I reminded her eventually she will be able to get on it and use it for exercise too. The other thing I'm doing is also to make sure I drink lots of water. And that's in addition to my meds. ===== Kristy http://www.geocities.com/sokokl/kristyspersonalpage.html Hoping to be a nurse soon but for now just a Medical Secretary who does a lot of learning from reading on the Net, books, my dr(s), as well as sharing my own personal experiences. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 In a message dated 8/6/02 1:23:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time, afra3a@... writes: > What do you all do for regular exercise? > > Jacki > > > jJacki, I am SO excited over your awesome A1c!!! You should be very proud of yourself for all your hard work. The weight will come off, just be patient. One thing that has helped me is I started doing what Eunice did and that is to make one meal a big salad with protein on it... I usually have tuna or chicken or fish with it. It makes a big difference. I use those fat free croutons. Just be patient with yourself. I'm really impressed with your numbers and hope mine are at least below 6.0 after all this Prednisone. I've worked pretty hard for the last 3 months but these numbers I am having are going to mess that up some. But even before the Prednisone, my numbers were not as low as yours... so you have inspired me to do better and try harder. 5.0 WOW. As for exercise, I walk on my treadmill after breakfast and lunch and dinner... about 15 or 20 minutes when I can. If it is only 5 minutes, that is better than nothing. Even 5 minutes of fast walking lowers my numbers. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 Wonderful news Jacki. As for exercising, I try to walk. My Latest A1C : : I'm feeling pretty happy with my latest A1C results! : : Diagnosis last April 20 - 9.2 : Six weeks ago - 6.2 : : Last Saturday.... *drumroll* ..... 5.0 ) : : Yes!!!! : : : Now, I need to really focus on weight loss. I've been losing, but : very slowly. I know I need to exercise more. My exercise of choice is : walking the track at the local high school. But, the weather has been : SO hot lately... and I'm a Muslim woman who wears the headscarf, long : sleeves, long pants... so walking around in the humid and high temps : just doesn't work for me. I walk whenever it's not too hot and am : really looking forward to fall when I can get out more often. : : I've heard the YMCA has an indoor track, but I've never been there. : I've also been contemplating getting a treadmill. Mall walking : doesn't work for me, due to my working hours. : : What do you all do for regular exercise? : : Jacki : : : : To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe : Hope you come back soon! : : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 cool!! congrats. you did even better than me I was 9.2 down to 6.6 in the same time frame!! hugs cindy My Latest A1C I'm feeling pretty happy with my latest A1C results! Diagnosis last April 20 - 9.2 Six weeks ago - 6.2 Last Saturday.... *drumroll* ..... 5.0 ) Yes!!!! Now, I need to really focus on weight loss. I've been losing, but very slowly. I know I need to exercise more. My exercise of choice is walking the track at the local high school. But, the weather has been SO hot lately... and I'm a Muslim woman who wears the headscarf, long sleeves, long pants... so walking around in the humid and high temps just doesn't work for me. I walk whenever it's not too hot and am really looking forward to fall when I can get out more often. I've heard the YMCA has an indoor track, but I've never been there. I've also been contemplating getting a treadmill. Mall walking doesn't work for me, due to my working hours. What do you all do for regular exercise? Jacki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 Great news, Jacki! You should be very proud. Carol W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 > What do you all do for regular exercise? I walk my dog (6 months old, chow and malamute mix). He more pulls me around than me walking. We have a 2 mile route, all sidewalks. I walk at night when it is cooler since I live in Iowa and it's been hot and humid here. Congratulations, Jacki. It's encouraging to see someone lower their A1c numbers. Keep it up. It will lessen your chances of complications in the future. I was diagnosed in May, a routine physical had my bg at 400+ (I might have had some aspirin that day to send it that high, don't know for sure). A1c was 11+. The next visit in June was 8+. I have another appointment next monday, they didn't want a test beforehand, I checked and the nurse said they could take blood at the office. My bg has been within normal (70 - 120) with very few lower or higher readings in the last couple of months. My weight has been dropping, I was at 200 lbs in May, 190 in June/July and 181 as of today. My goal is 165 (high end for my height, even though I am a larger build) and don't have a real time frame for that weight goal, maybe sometime early next year. I have noticed when I eat yogurt and ice cream I lose weight, and when I stop my weight stabalizes. The calcium must have something to do with it. I went to the doctor and told him I was tired all the time and didn't have much energy, and he said " you got it backwards, I told you to PRICK your FINGER 4 times a day " Sorry, it's late and I'm tired. Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 In a message dated 8/7/02 1:26:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, sjohnston@... writes: > . I have > noticed when I eat yogurt and ice cream I lose weight, and when I > stop my weight stabalizes. The calcium must have something to do > with it. > > Ice cream is my downfall. IF I ever started eating it and LOST WEIGHT, I would die of happiness. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 In a message dated 8/7/2002 1:26:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time, sjohnston@... writes: > . My > bg has been within normal (70 - 120) with very few lower or higher > readings in the last couple of months. > > My weight has been dropping, I was at 200 lbs in May, 190 in > June/July and 181 as of today. Hi Stan, Congratulations on the lower (good) bg readings and also the weight loss. You'll reach your goal. Keep up the good work. Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 Congrats. that is like so normal! Refresh our memory on what you did. Med, exercise or whatever. That is so wonderful! Phyllis >> >In a message dated 8/6/2002 1:24:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, >afra3a@... writes: > > > > Last Saturday.... *drumroll* ..... 5.0 ) > > > >Hi Jacki, >I heard that drumroll. A big congratulations! > >Hugs >Eunice > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 I was diagnosed in May, a routine physical had my bg at 400+ (I might have had some aspirin that day to send it that high, don't know for sure). A1c was 11+. The next visit in June was 8+. That's good progress, Stan :-) My last A1c was 9.2 -- I'm hoping it's much better the next time -- October. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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