I just finished my 6 month supervised with PCP, but nurse will not schedule surgery until A1C is 10 and under. 3 months ago met with endocrinologist and she changed my medication A1C went from 9 to 12. I need to get this down before appointment on 6/2. Went to PCP had it checked just to see where I'm at it's a 11. What to do.....HELP!!!!

I would call your endocrinologist and talk with her. Are you on insulin or just metformin? Try lowering your blood sugars with diet, try and keep total carbs under 50g per day, makes sure at least 25g of those are from Fiber. Exercise, even just walking will naturally lower your blood sugar. If you start your high Protein, very low carb and walking now you will also likely drop weight. A weight drop of 5% can usually bring your A1C's down significantly. A1c's are a three month average, so it will take some work, everyday, but it's possible. You may need to have your medicine adjusted as well, but there is a lot you can do to get those numbers down too. Oh and don't forget diabetics best friend, lots of Water.

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The problem with A1C is that it averages your numbers over a period of time. Getting it down to a lower number in such short order may be hard. Dang.

If you aren't using the Lose It! Or myfitnesspal app, start now. You'll really be able to see your numbers in terms of carbs, Protein, and fats.

And then do everything caweaome said!

Good luck!

Also- as an aside- since it is difficult to get that average down, perhaps your doc will allow you to do daily blood glucose recordings?

Try getting your dr to prescribe you victoza

Craig Martinez

Austin, Texas