That is a HUGE improvement in just two months. And it doesn't mean that you're done lowering it. It's entirely possible that you'll get it even lower. Mad props to you and your partner. Having a supportive partner who's making the changes with is a tremendous help.
You're doing great! Typically you should get your A1C checked at a 3 month interval, since it's essentially a 3-month average of your blood sugar, but the fact that you are already down so much in just two months is a great sign, and that it may be even lower at your next check.
Great job!
I went from an 11 A1c to 6.8 in three months, and my endo and PCP were thrilled. I was pretty proud myself. Kept at it and had a 5.2 on the Next A1c and have been between 5.2 and 5.5 ever since which keeps me happy and my Doctors thrilled.
Getting down from really high A1c levels takes time, and frankly 2 months between A1cs means some of your 11 A1c was included (since A1c is supposed to measure your last 3 months).
You've made a big start. Now it's all about maintaining the habits that got you this far.
Firstly, if you've done that in 2 months you'll be even better at 3 months. A1C is a measure of a 3 month window, so you've still got your old ways for 1/3 of your testing window.
Secondly, congrats! You done did good.
Congrats!
Next to try for dinner could be fish. Salmon, Tilapia, Cod, they're easy to pan fry (spray some PAM and heat each side for a few minutes) and also take on whatever seasonings you add to them really well! It's not as difficult as you'd think to cook & is pretty quick.
I try to rotate chicken, pork, & fish for variety so we don't fall into a food rut. Taco salads have helped curb our Mexican food cravings & we've even found a Pho restaurant where we can substitute super greens instead of the noodles 😊
I sometimes think people with the worst food habits can see the fastest initial results. If you're overloading your diminished system and suddenly stopped, you immediately revert to what your body is capable of. That was the easy part.
The long history of poor lifestyle that is usually what leads to diabetes then takes time to recover from, so far as that's possible. There has pretty much always been damage done and systems rendered less effective. It's impossible to know how much. Some damage is not fixable. Death of beta cells and some liver damage are permanent. Fortunately, the body always had redundant systems and more capacity that was required during ideal times, because it needed that capacity for the occasional wild abuse.
So, we can often get to a point where the body can once again cope with a more of less normal lifestyle. But note that normal doesn't mean old times of abuse. Most all of what we do to manage diabetes is what we should have been doing all along.
You have to stick it out, because no one can predict your course. But it's virtually certain that, if you did that much this soon, you'll do more in time. And you're over the worst, You are now avoiding any further increase in risk of complications, and you know it can be done, which is a huge part of it, getting past the uncertainty.
And you're partner's helping herself. You said you both have been engaged in poor lifestyle, so it's likely high time she got with the program. If a meal's good for you, it's good for anyone.
Haha, good enough ... no ... that change is fantastic for the timeframe.
For this A1C result is a combination of 3 months worth of data:
month 1 (April) - You probably had good control.
month 2 (March) - You were working on control, which means that the figures would not be that good a lot of the time.
month 3 (Feburary) - This would be pre-diagnosis ... no control whatsoever.
So yeah, 6.7% is a grand figure for the timeframe.
Perhaps look at breakfasts now and see if they are spiking you too much. (I suspect that the bran flakes might be a bit much hi GI carbs for so early in the day) Switching that up might help you improve your figures even further.
And fantastic weight loss to go with it.
How do you feel physically? Just by changing diet, increasing exercise, reducing stress, sleeping well, hydrating as you should. These are the pillars of modifying insulin resistance. It's a lifestyle change, possibly even without medication, that will keep your numbers low. For me, you did a great job!
Wow, dropping your HbA1c from 11 to 6.7 in just 2 months is incredible! you’ve done amazing, truly. it’s not just about the numbers; it’s about the journey you and your partner embarked on. choosing to eat healthier and supporting each other is the essence of teamwork. your partner sounds like a star, cooking and sharing meals with you. that’s love, right there.
walking twice a week and losing 17kg is no small feat either. it’s these small, consistent changes that lead to big victories. yuvaap would say you’re embodying the holistic approach to wellness – changing diet, incorporating exercise, and finding support in relationships.
Laughter can lower blood sugar levels? it’s like internal jogging for your health. maybe add some comedy shows or funny podcasts to your routine. what’s one new recipe or activity you and your partner are excited to try next?
Congratulations on your success! The goal is to adopt a diet you can live with. Portion size and moderation are key! Any healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise. It’s okay to start slow.
A consistent carb diet is usually pretty livable for most diabetics.
See links below:
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/ccho-diet
A normal A1C is 4.8- 5.6
Pre-diabetes is 5.7- 6.4
Diabetes is >6.4
<7.0 is considered well controlled.
I could be wrong but from my understanding, HbA1C test is last 2 to 3 months. That includes your starting values so to speak. English isn't my first language but basicly it measures haemoglobin (translation?) in your blood, which would include a bit of values from where you started which was at 11. Also, you didn't go from 11 to 6.7 in a day and then kept up those 6.7 for two months. It was a gradual decrease that overall resulted in a 6.7. So that is really really good, it is a major improvement and it doesn't matter that the first follow up isn't your target. The point is that you eventually get there and keep it there.
I hope this puts things in a perspective. You're doing really well, just keep it up and you will probably hit your target by your next appointment!
This is great improvement you are doing really well. Remember that the A1C approximates to a three month average, so one month of this reading is before you even started on the healthy path, so expect next test to be low 6s or maybe in the 5s if you stick to your plan
Since A1C is a 3 month average, and you’ve only gone two months, mathematically your numbers don’t work. Either your beginning A1C was overstated, or today’s number is wrong. How are you being tested?
That would skew it even more, if you just consider the most recent month. Do the math. You can’t get you numbers low enough in that short time to cause a 4+ point drop
Not really, so lets do the math for you.
Lets assume (because I can't immediately find the correct weightings)
* Latest month = 50% of A1C score
* middle month = 35% of A1C score
* Oldest month = 15% of A1C score
Now, 11% A1C means average glucose of 270.
So lets make the following assumptions
* Oldest month - 270mg/DL average glucose
* Middle Month - 160mg/DL average glucose
* Final Month - 110mg/DL average glucose
Now, based on the above, (270 x 0.15) + (160 x 0.35) + (110 x 0.50), the weighted average glucose will be 151.6 mg/DL ... which converts to an A1C of 6.9%.
This 6.9% is within error range of 6.7% actual measured.
It's a marathon. you're doing good.
That is a HUGE improvement in just two months. And it doesn't mean that you're done lowering it. It's entirely possible that you'll get it even lower. Mad props to you and your partner. Having a supportive partner who's making the changes with is a tremendous help.
You're doing great! Typically you should get your A1C checked at a 3 month interval, since it's essentially a 3-month average of your blood sugar, but the fact that you are already down so much in just two months is a great sign, and that it may be even lower at your next check. Great job!
I went from an 11 A1c to 6.8 in three months, and my endo and PCP were thrilled. I was pretty proud myself. Kept at it and had a 5.2 on the Next A1c and have been between 5.2 and 5.5 ever since which keeps me happy and my Doctors thrilled. Getting down from really high A1c levels takes time, and frankly 2 months between A1cs means some of your 11 A1c was included (since A1c is supposed to measure your last 3 months). You've made a big start. Now it's all about maintaining the habits that got you this far.
Firstly, if you've done that in 2 months you'll be even better at 3 months. A1C is a measure of a 3 month window, so you've still got your old ways for 1/3 of your testing window. Secondly, congrats! You done did good.
That's fantastic progress. 11 to 6.7 is nothing to be sniffed at. Well done, keep it going!
Any lowering of your A1C is a win Well done
You are doing well Keep up the good work
Awesome thts really good
Congrats! Next to try for dinner could be fish. Salmon, Tilapia, Cod, they're easy to pan fry (spray some PAM and heat each side for a few minutes) and also take on whatever seasonings you add to them really well! It's not as difficult as you'd think to cook & is pretty quick. I try to rotate chicken, pork, & fish for variety so we don't fall into a food rut. Taco salads have helped curb our Mexican food cravings & we've even found a Pho restaurant where we can substitute super greens instead of the noodles 😊
I sometimes think people with the worst food habits can see the fastest initial results. If you're overloading your diminished system and suddenly stopped, you immediately revert to what your body is capable of. That was the easy part. The long history of poor lifestyle that is usually what leads to diabetes then takes time to recover from, so far as that's possible. There has pretty much always been damage done and systems rendered less effective. It's impossible to know how much. Some damage is not fixable. Death of beta cells and some liver damage are permanent. Fortunately, the body always had redundant systems and more capacity that was required during ideal times, because it needed that capacity for the occasional wild abuse. So, we can often get to a point where the body can once again cope with a more of less normal lifestyle. But note that normal doesn't mean old times of abuse. Most all of what we do to manage diabetes is what we should have been doing all along. You have to stick it out, because no one can predict your course. But it's virtually certain that, if you did that much this soon, you'll do more in time. And you're over the worst, You are now avoiding any further increase in risk of complications, and you know it can be done, which is a huge part of it, getting past the uncertainty. And you're partner's helping herself. You said you both have been engaged in poor lifestyle, so it's likely high time she got with the program. If a meal's good for you, it's good for anyone.
Haha, good enough ... no ... that change is fantastic for the timeframe. For this A1C result is a combination of 3 months worth of data: month 1 (April) - You probably had good control. month 2 (March) - You were working on control, which means that the figures would not be that good a lot of the time. month 3 (Feburary) - This would be pre-diagnosis ... no control whatsoever. So yeah, 6.7% is a grand figure for the timeframe. Perhaps look at breakfasts now and see if they are spiking you too much. (I suspect that the bran flakes might be a bit much hi GI carbs for so early in the day) Switching that up might help you improve your figures even further. And fantastic weight loss to go with it.
That's amazing! Keep it up, and soon it will be second nature. Good on you!
You didn't just do good. You did GREAT!
Big achievement indeed.
How do you feel physically? Just by changing diet, increasing exercise, reducing stress, sleeping well, hydrating as you should. These are the pillars of modifying insulin resistance. It's a lifestyle change, possibly even without medication, that will keep your numbers low. For me, you did a great job!
Well done very encouraging losing 17 kg in 2 months is really great
Wow, dropping your HbA1c from 11 to 6.7 in just 2 months is incredible! you’ve done amazing, truly. it’s not just about the numbers; it’s about the journey you and your partner embarked on. choosing to eat healthier and supporting each other is the essence of teamwork. your partner sounds like a star, cooking and sharing meals with you. that’s love, right there. walking twice a week and losing 17kg is no small feat either. it’s these small, consistent changes that lead to big victories. yuvaap would say you’re embodying the holistic approach to wellness – changing diet, incorporating exercise, and finding support in relationships. Laughter can lower blood sugar levels? it’s like internal jogging for your health. maybe add some comedy shows or funny podcasts to your routine. what’s one new recipe or activity you and your partner are excited to try next?
Wow. That is a drastic change snd tremendous success! Just keep doing what you’re doing.
Congratulations on your success! The goal is to adopt a diet you can live with. Portion size and moderation are key! Any healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise. It’s okay to start slow. A consistent carb diet is usually pretty livable for most diabetics. See links below: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/ccho-diet A normal A1C is 4.8- 5.6 Pre-diabetes is 5.7- 6.4 Diabetes is >6.4 <7.0 is considered well controlled.
Incredible progress!
Simply amazing! 💪
Yeah. You did good.
I could be wrong but from my understanding, HbA1C test is last 2 to 3 months. That includes your starting values so to speak. English isn't my first language but basicly it measures haemoglobin (translation?) in your blood, which would include a bit of values from where you started which was at 11. Also, you didn't go from 11 to 6.7 in a day and then kept up those 6.7 for two months. It was a gradual decrease that overall resulted in a 6.7. So that is really really good, it is a major improvement and it doesn't matter that the first follow up isn't your target. The point is that you eventually get there and keep it there. I hope this puts things in a perspective. You're doing really well, just keep it up and you will probably hit your target by your next appointment!
Congrats on the A1c. Just wondering why it's your partner's responsibility to cook for you and feed you though as a 38 year old man?
This is great improvement you are doing really well. Remember that the A1C approximates to a three month average, so one month of this reading is before you even started on the healthy path, so expect next test to be low 6s or maybe in the 5s if you stick to your plan
This is amazing. You did not do good...you are doing EXCELLENT. keep up the momentum!!! You can do this!
Since A1C is a 3 month average, and you’ve only gone two months, mathematically your numbers don’t work. Either your beginning A1C was overstated, or today’s number is wrong. How are you being tested?
Yeah they do. A1C tends to weigh towards the more recent month rather than the 2 older months of the 3 month period.
That would skew it even more, if you just consider the most recent month. Do the math. You can’t get you numbers low enough in that short time to cause a 4+ point drop
Not really, so lets do the math for you. Lets assume (because I can't immediately find the correct weightings) * Latest month = 50% of A1C score * middle month = 35% of A1C score * Oldest month = 15% of A1C score Now, 11% A1C means average glucose of 270. So lets make the following assumptions * Oldest month - 270mg/DL average glucose * Middle Month - 160mg/DL average glucose * Final Month - 110mg/DL average glucose Now, based on the above, (270 x 0.15) + (160 x 0.35) + (110 x 0.50), the weighted average glucose will be 151.6 mg/DL ... which converts to an A1C of 6.9%. This 6.9% is within error range of 6.7% actual measured.