TuDiabetes

Kriss

Initial Days

I will not tell you what made me to go to the doctor for GTT. My first A1C was at 10.6. I was diagnosed as a TYPE II. Diabetes shock hit me like a Tsunami. Dint know what to do. I am working and my parents live in another city. How do I inform them? I thought this is the end and my life is screwed up. I am 28, unmarried, non-obese, non-overweight, non-Insulin resistant but insulin deficient. IT shud be mostly hereditary.

Today, after 8 months since I was diagnosed things are different. I am now back to normal ( close to normal). A1C is at 6.5. Thanks to 0.5 mg Amaryl and 14 units of Lantus. During these 8 months I did a lot of research on Diabetes, about complications, diet, exercise, Life expectancy etc. But, I made some mistakes, as I was on intensive therapy (Amaryl,Lantus,Exercise) I lost 10 kgs of weight, actually I was taking less calories and doing more workout. Its a lesson learnt not to be forgotten.

Now I added Apidra to my night meal only to increase my calorie intake. tmrw I will check my latest A1C, then I shall check it again after 3months, have to see how Apidra helps me. I am targeting 5.5.

Hope to write more on this blog. Thanks.

Share  Twitter

Comment

You need to be a member of TuDiabetes to add comments!

Join this Ning Network

MelissaBL Comment by MelissaBL on November 22, 2009 at 5:32pm
That's a great result, Kriss. It has taken me almost 20 years to achieve anywhere close to a 5.5. Hope these next few months of transition and adjustment go smoother for you.
Kriss Comment by Kriss on November 22, 2009 at 6:26am
Yesterday I took the HBA1C test and to my expectation it came out 5.5. I can relax for some time now.

Spread the word

Loading…

Get Badge

Follow Us

Diabetes Hands Foundation Facebook Page

Tell Others About TuDiabetes

Receive our Monthly TuDiabetes Newsletter
Newsletter Archive

Our Other Programs

EsTuDiabetes
Word In Your Hand
Drawing Diabetes
Diabetes Supplies Art
No-Sugar Added Poetry

Groups

Diabetes Resources


TuDiabetes Team

Founders
Manny Hernandez
Andreina Davila
Interim Lead Administrator
Kristin
Administrators
Scott
Teena
On Maternity Leave
MelissaBL

Other Volunteers

© 2010   Created by Diabetes Hands Foundation, P.O. Box 9421, Berkeley, CA 94709.
Diabetes Hands Foundation (DHF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations to DHF are eligible to be deducted.

Disclaimer
The contents of TuDiabetes is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, including without limitation diabetes. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on TuDiabetes.

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. The Diabetes Hands Foundation does not endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, services, procedures, opinions, or other information that are advertised or mentioned on the web site.

TuDiabetes®, TuDiabetes.org®, Word in Your Hand™, Drawing Diabetes™, Diabetes Supplies Art™ and No-Sugar Added Poetry™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Diabetes Hands Foundation.

Badges  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy  |  Terms of Service