Dad had fasting blood tests taken lasts week both of us thought this would include his HbA1c but found out this morning this part of the test wouldn't be done until the 6mth mark which is May.
We were with the nurse this morning who was very happy with dad and his diet/exercise regime. His fasting blood result was 5 or 5.? She didn't write this one down and I was so tense I didn't take the exact figure in but know she was really pleased with this part of the results.
His total cholesterol is now 4.3 LDL being 0.58 sorry I only have x2 figure break down but know she was very pleased as this has come down from 1.72 on DX of diabetes.
He has lost more weight
BMI now 19.4 waist was 34 but now 29 although we have to consider the exercise he does for BG levels which in turn burns up calories and dad has a high metabolism. He has never been overweight but each time now his weight has dropped. He eats a lot and very healthily although doesn't have as many potatoes or bread as he used to have (he could eat more potatoes and an exra slice of bread - we are just a bit worried about adding more)
Nurse has suggested an extra small potato and maybe another 1/2 slice of bread to see if this helps. Will be doing this but testing to make sure it doesn't send his readings up.
He added nuts and a snack at night although this hasn't helped to out weight on. Still need to get a little weight gain, good thing is his muscles seem solid now so at least exercise is doing something.
Blood pressure was very low today (no symptoms) nurses has made an appointment for Thursday to see the Dr to have his heart medication reviewed as he may be able to reduce his BP tablets now that he is exercising so much it may be he doesn't need as much if any of this tablet now. Will have to see what Dr says but hope it might mean less medication. He definitely didn't have white coat syndrome today!
Overall the nurse was really pleased with how much dad has been able to do so far with diet/medication. It's hard work with meals etc but when we heard that dad was doing really well it's all worth while. Just hope I can help dad to gain weight without detriment to his diet.
Only for self monitoring blood testing we wouldn't have refined his diet as much as we have. The only processed food I buy now is bread. No one would believe the amount of veg I buy for dad each week, in fact I need a second fridge now to store everything I use for cooking his meals all week. I only have one tiny section for skimmed milk the rest belongs to dad.
The best thing is dad was able to tell the nurse he was in good form (it's me who suffers from worry and stress!) so pleased dad feels well just hope the Dr can sort out his BP
We were with the nurse this morning who was very happy with dad and his diet/exercise regime. His fasting blood result was 5 or 5.? She didn't write this one down and I was so tense I didn't take the exact figure in but know she was really pleased with this part of the results.
His total cholesterol is now 4.3 LDL being 0.58 sorry I only have x2 figure break down but know she was very pleased as this has come down from 1.72 on DX of diabetes.
He has lost more weight
BMI now 19.4 waist was 34 but now 29 although we have to consider the exercise he does for BG levels which in turn burns up calories and dad has a high metabolism. He has never been overweight but each time now his weight has dropped. He eats a lot and very healthily although doesn't have as many potatoes or bread as he used to have (he could eat more potatoes and an exra slice of bread - we are just a bit worried about adding more)Nurse has suggested an extra small potato and maybe another 1/2 slice of bread to see if this helps. Will be doing this but testing to make sure it doesn't send his readings up.
He added nuts and a snack at night although this hasn't helped to out weight on. Still need to get a little weight gain, good thing is his muscles seem solid now so at least exercise is doing something.
Blood pressure was very low today (no symptoms) nurses has made an appointment for Thursday to see the Dr to have his heart medication reviewed as he may be able to reduce his BP tablets now that he is exercising so much it may be he doesn't need as much if any of this tablet now. Will have to see what Dr says but hope it might mean less medication. He definitely didn't have white coat syndrome today!
Overall the nurse was really pleased with how much dad has been able to do so far with diet/medication. It's hard work with meals etc but when we heard that dad was doing really well it's all worth while. Just hope I can help dad to gain weight without detriment to his diet.
Only for self monitoring blood testing we wouldn't have refined his diet as much as we have. The only processed food I buy now is bread. No one would believe the amount of veg I buy for dad each week, in fact I need a second fridge now to store everything I use for cooking his meals all week. I only have one tiny section for skimmed milk the rest belongs to dad.
The best thing is dad was able to tell the nurse he was in good form (it's me who suffers from worry and stress!) so pleased dad feels well just hope the Dr can sort out his BP
