Latest HB1AC frustration

[curlyk]

Hi all,

I am so annoyed at myself! My HB1AC has come back at 51 following my diagnoses last August (it was 87)…it’s just stuck there and has been since October.

The Drs put me on another tablet (Empagliflozin)
in March, as well as metformin and it hasn’t dropped at all.

I know there’s a lot that can be done with diet and exercise…I have lost weight, have made dietary changes (I’ve always exercised, admittedly my BG rises after weights but goes down after cardio), I’ve self funded a libre which estimated 44 to check the foods I’m eating aren’t affecting me. But, the blood tests don’t lie, so I haven’t gone far enough with my changes.

I’m just very frustrated! I will continue to live and learn…I’m off to get on my walking pad - perhaps 15000 instead of 10000 steps a day will help!

 

[PhoebeC]

Its not gone up, better to be stable, don't beat yourself up too much. Yes, there is room for improvement but its a marathon not a race, its lifestyle changes not fads.

Well done on staying stable.

 

[silver minion]

Please don't feel disheartened because your hbA1c result was higher than you hoped for. Sometimes you need a little help to support your lifestyle changes. Longer term your blood glucose is much better than last year when you were diagnosed.

My doctor also added another medication and increased the metformin dose last year to help get my BG lower. I also made some diet changes and increased exercise. It's not always easy but you can only try your best.

I hope the new medication helps along with the changes to diet and exercise you have already planned. As @PhoebeC mentioned, it's a marathon not a sprint and the overall benefits to your health are definitely worth it.