Going to the store after work can anyone tell me what healthy Snacks to buy ? Going to Walmart I also net lactose Protein any ideas?

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Pre-op? Post-op? USA?

Pre op getting ready for surgery I have to get my a1c down to an 8 I'm at 9.5

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USA yes

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Hmm...perhaps I'd best back out.

As familiar as I may be with Walmart's food selections (given that it had been my primary source of groceries for the past 10 years) I am not at all familiar with a1c levels, what is involved with lowering them, or what should be included/avoided while attempting to do so.

Hopefully someone with more knowledge will chime in soon. Best of luck to you!

I'm using this shake pre-op, and is low carb and just 1g of sugar

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Premier Protein shakes are low carb as well. 30 Grams of protein per shake, 5 grams carb, 160 calories and 1gram sugar. They are very tasty as well.

Stick to low carb. No breads, potatoes, rice, or pastas for the next 3 months. Eat veggies, no fruit (a few berries are okay), and eat moderate to higher protein. This should help to lower your numbers.

Premier Protein shakes, cut out ALL crap carbs... no crackers, chips, breads (even whole grain), tortillas (even low carb ones, read the package, they're not that low) anything with flour in it... ALL sugar. Period. No alcohol, no ice cream, no sugary drinks. Limit sugar alcohols - think sugar free candy

Stock up on whole foods... meat/cheese/ LOW starch veggies (no carrots, no potatoes). Limit fresh fruit to one serving a day. Only shop the perimeter of the store (meat department, produce, dairy case).

Get Oikos Triple zero greek yogurts... no carbs, no sugar, no fat... 15 G of protein.

Read the original Atkins book (circa 1970's), and do the two week induction. It'll lower that A1C. And read labels... if it's packaged, they can sneak stuff in there...