Comment by Natalie ._c- on August 26, 2011 at 6:42pm

It sure sounds like you are trying your darndest! And I really do think that counts for something! :-)
I, like you, am not willing to go ultra-low carb, but do find that limiting carbs helps, and also something I picked up on at AADE: eat the protein first. The way restaurants serve you is in exactly the wrong order: they serve bread, then salad, then the entree, whereas if you eat the protein and fat first, it is already there, working on satiety, and the fat already being present, will moderate the rise due to the carbs.

I sure hope you find something that works for you -- but don't put TOO much faith in the A1c -- we all glycate differently and some people naturally have higher A1cs than others. Just aim for your personal best, not a predetermined number. Take care! :-)

Comment by Char Berss on August 27, 2011 at 4:11pm

Natalie- I loved how you phrased it: "We all glycate differently..." That make me smile and giggle, and it's sooo true!!!

Jen- Don't lose heart, or motivation! You are doing a great job!! Definitely role model material. :) Just keep at it and see what happens next time. Nothing is ever perfect, not even an A1c. All we can do is try our best.
Good luck!!

Comment by Bug74 on August 28, 2011 at 3:40pm

I'm with you Jen. I expected my last one to be better and it hadn't budged. I had brought it from 7.3 or 7.4 to mid 6 at the previous appt. . I wanted a lower 6. And then I thought........let's celebrate the mid 6 for awhile. Can't I simply think that is good enough (at least for the moment?)

I am not a under 6 a1c at all cost kind of D. If I can safely lower it and still maintain quality of life then fine.

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