In my wait for a surgery date, I have fallen off the wagon. I need encouragemnt to get back on track.I have to get my A1c below 8 before surgery. It was 8 when last checked in June but Im afraid its a little higher now because I havent done as well in Aug and Sept!

Any Tips, Ideas, Encouragement will b appreciated! Thanks B. Sandy

Cut portion sizes down to half, eat protein, cut carbs, and exercise. That will do it.

Don't worry about your A1c only in terms of this surgery, get back on track because that is a wicked unhealthy number to be at!

Take your meds religiously, test several times a day and shuffle it around, no processed carbs, period...

I was diagnosed in 2007 with type 2, was at about a 7, dropped to my 5's within 6 months and I was declared in full remission as of March. My last reading was a 4.3

I will help you if you want...

please do help!

Exercise! I promise if you wear your sneakers all day and try to get 60 mins in then you will not feel like eating junk!

Stock up on things you liked when you were on the wagon, fruit salad, sf treats, deli meats or grilled meats, eggs, fish/tuna...

I would say start with the portion size you are at now at regular intervals (so you feel full and don't graze) then as your blood sugar gets under control you can reduce your portion sizes.

Get back on vst regularly so you can read inspirational posts and reinforce your own strength by helping others!

Good luck!!!!