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Joined the 4% Club
January 16, 2020, 08:45 PM
FenrisJoined the 4% Club
Just barely, but still.
I hit an A1C of 4.9%.
I was diagnosed in 2012 with an A1C of 11.3 and a FBG of 330. I take Metformin but no insulin or such, and try to stay on a VLCHF diet. I practice alternate day fasting sometimes but mostly not, and I exercise rarely.
God Bless and Protect our Beloved President, Donald John Trump. January 16, 2020, 08:47 PM
ZSMICHAELI thought this would be about beer or a motorcycle club. Congrats on the better numbers.
January 16, 2020, 08:47 PM
bionic218Congrats on getting your number down! That's a great accomplishment.
January 16, 2020, 09:21 PM
1s1kThat's a great job. What is a VLCHF diet?
January 16, 2020, 09:23 PM
gw3971Great job! I'm type 1 and just staying around 7 is my goal.
January 16, 2020, 09:53 PM
ZSMICHAELquote:
What is a VLCHF diet?
Very low carbohydrate diet, high fat.
January 16, 2020, 09:56 PM
RedhookbklynCongratulations and keep up the good work.
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January 16, 2020, 11:39 PM
irreverentCongratulations. That takes true diligence.
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January 17, 2020, 12:11 AM
Jack830Congratulations. That takes dedication.
I admire your perseverance. May I ask
your age?
Regards, Jack
January 17, 2020, 12:22 AM
old rugged crossVery good job and congrats.
I thinking retirement and the living off of 4% of your self retirement fund.
"Practice like you want to play in the game"
January 17, 2020, 01:22 AM
coloradohunter44Good for you!
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looking forward to 4 years of TRUMP!
January 17, 2020, 03:05 AM
OldMickGreat job!
Getting mine tested next month. I try to keep carbs at no more than 45 grams per meal.
January 17, 2020, 05:18 AM
gearhoundsGood for you- any reason you don’t exercise? It is literally the fountain of youth for me. At 54 I’m just as fast and strong as people 20 years younger on the job.
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patwThat is awesome. I am sure it is not easy but keep up the good work.
January 17, 2020, 06:57 AM
CliffThat is outstanding! Congratulations to you.
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January 17, 2020, 09:49 AM
sig77Great Job. I have a similar experience. Losing weight was the key for me to control it.
There are 3 kinds of people, those that understand numbers and those that don't. January 17, 2020, 12:40 PM
RNshooterGood job!
Next up: Not killing yourself by fasting while taking Metformin. That drug pushes your blood glucose down and holds it there.
Remember: High blood sugar will kill you in 20 years. Low blood sugar will kill you in 20 minutes. At the very least, keep some glucose packets in your pocket, if you insist on fasting and wear a medical alert bracelet so someone can identify why you are unconscious.
Congratulations and be well.
Bruce
Edit: I am an ER nurse, for most of my career, so I speak from first hand experience. And yes, I know, I am a glass half full type. It comes with the territory.
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January 21, 2020, 06:13 PM
chuck416I just got my physical done, but A1C was not listed in the many columns of data listed on the lab results. I think Hgb is supposed to be a corrolated number. Any idea how Hgb is related to A1C, and what a "good" Hgb range would be?
Thanks.
January 21, 2020, 06:32 PM
CQB60Congrats, well done!
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