If HA1c is ok, am I ok?

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Barbara wrote:

>I've been able to control my blood sugar levels by diet. . . My HAc1 is

>5.6. My doctor is

>very pleased, but didn't seem alarmed when one sugar test was 55, or

>when I told her it was as low as 35 (couldn't think or function well

>that day). I take my bs a few times a day, and if it's less than 70

>take a glucose tablet, then eat something.

You take NO medications and you often have bg of " less than 70 " and as low

as 35-55? Wonder how that occurs?

Sandy

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Thanks for your replys to my post. I should have explained that I was

sent a report with my blood test results that had the note " good

control for diabetes " . At my next doctor's appointment I asked her if

that meant I had diabetes and that's when I got the diagnosis. That

was two years ago. Sorry for the confusion.

I will start having snacks. My lows are usually in the morning. I'll

try having a late night snack.

I think the reason I'm able to keep my bg low is due to a low-carb

diet. I've lost 35 pounds, 15 to go. No processed foods, no sugar, no

starch. Mostly chicken, fish, salad, and low carb veggies. It's

pretty limited, but I no longer crave carbs, and I feel so much

better. I totally blew it over the holidays and got pretty sick and

gained weight. I've increased my carb intake a little lately and my

fbg is now around 85, up from 70's.

Please don't think I was complaining. I know I'm very fortunate, and

that low-carb doesn't work for everyone. I'm not even sure if that's

what's helping, but I think it is, at least for now.

Thanks again, Barbara

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Hi Barbara-

I didn't think you were complaining at all.

Congrats on your weight loss! And your self-control with low carbing.

I try to maintain the same type of diet. As long as I stay away from

sugar free chocolates, I'm ok. But I get cravings if I start with

even one.

-Deb

> Thanks for your replys to my post.

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