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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh
OK,I just got the diet plan from the doc,in it the results of the A1C test are 6.3,I also was reading the diet plan...dose anyone really beleave someone can live off this thing?? I tryed one thes lo-cal lo-carb no fat things a while back all it did was make me feel like I was totaly washed out.Forget exersiseing three or more time a week cause when I did I near passed out from fatigue.So how do u all handle this and live a normal life..Im not being an ass about this I genuly need to know the ins and outs of it all.
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Hi Rockin,
My last A1c was 6.6. It really does test the 3 month average of your blood sugar...because excess sugar in your blood attaches to your blood cells...and blood cells have a life span of 3 months. It sounds crazy, but it really is true.
From what I've been told, anything over a 6 is diabetic (with or without meds), and most doctors want you below 6. Anything over 7 means that damage is happening to your organs.
Ironically, you will get more energy as you control your blood sugar, exercise and take your meds. Uncontrolled blood sugar equals extreme fatigue in diabetics.
Eat small amounts frequently...control your carbohydrate consumption (especially white flour, sugar, white rice, baked goodies like cake and cookies, candy)....eat lots of fiber, lean meat, and veggies.
The main thing is to remember that sugar spikes your blood sugar up, and then you bottom out. Both will make you feel horrible and cause problems. The goal is to maintain a steady level of blood sugar...and small amounts of healthy food at regular intervals is what does that.
Good luck!
