Re: When is it too low?

On Oct 9, 5:28 pm, Lerp <diabeticl...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Oct 9, 7:22 pm, Alan S <loralgtweightandca...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:





On Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:59:59 -0700, Lerp

<diabeticl...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
My recent A1C was 5.8. My doctor said if it hits 6.0 he is adding
januvia to my 100 mg daily metformin. 2 years ago 6.5 was his
threshold and now it is 6.0. Soon it will be 5.5 and so on. I want to
live and enjoy my life not starve everyday or be over medicated to
suit the pharmaceuticals.

J

Are you T1 or T2?

Some light reading for you:http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/322/7277/15
"The increased risk of death among men with diabetes was
largely explained by HbA1c concentration. HbA1c was
continuously related to subsequent all cause,
cardiovascular, and ischaemic heart disease mortality
through the whole population distribution, with lowest rates
in those with HbA1c concentrations below 5%. An increase of
1% in HbA1c was associated with a 28% (P<0.002) increase in
risk of death independent of age, blood pressure, serum
cholesterol, body mass index, and cigarette smoking habit;"

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
--http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com
latest: Cinnamon, Spices, Herbs and Similar

Type 2. I'm confused. My doctor tells me that he see patients with
A1C levels above 8.0 and they continue living on even though they
don't
deal with their diabetes correctly. It would be simple enough to throw
ones hands up and say I'm going to eat just like the 8% A1C people do,
when you see those very people live on without complications. My
doc warned me not to fall into the trap of "But I feel good". I'm done
ranting.
This disease is frustrating.

J
are wreckless for 10 years without any bad consequences.- Hide quoted text -

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Hi Lerp,

Yes, the disease is frustrating, and you can rant all you want. :-)

However, I doubt those with A1c levels of 8.0 avoid complications
indefinitely. I know you know the risks--kidney failure, blindness,
amputations, heart disease. gastroparesis. Perhaps those are only
names and have no basis in reality for you. I wish Loretta were
here. I remember her telling us about being involved in a family
event in which she saw a diabetic relatives eating what he wanted, but
with one leg amputated due to diabetic complications. Her point was:
seeing is believing. Maybe you need to expose yourself to those who
have complications before you decide to throw in the towel on your
diet?

While I know I'll die some day, I don't want to die by inches. Of
course, it's your choice--but make sure it's an informed choice

Best regards,
Michelle C., T2
diet & exercise

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