GREAT news!!!!

I just posted this on Facebook:
Fabulous visit to the doc today!! Hgb A1c is 6.1 (was 10.6), which is pretty much normal even for non-diabetics. Cholesterol is 126 (was over 400). Triglycerides 112 (had been over 400). BP is so low I'm cutting my med in half now (was about 170/110 a while back, now 110/68). I've lost a total of 48 pounds since 3/3/10. Woohoo!


Woohoo indeed. For every 1 point decrease in A1c, there is a 10% increase in cardiovascular health. So, I've had over a 40% increase in cardiac health since March. 


I went to the doc today with every intention of leaving on Victoza. But, basically, I've done so well without it, it is not worth the annoyance of a daily injection or the risk of side effects. So, I will remain on my Glucophage (metformin) as my only diabetic medication. 


It made me feel so good to see those numbers today. As soon as the nurse saw me, she just went on and on about how much I'd lost. When my doc walked in, he said "Thank God! Finally a patient who listens!" He was so happy that I'd done so well. But, believe me, no one was as happy as me. Holy cow, I never would have believed I could do this. But, like I told my doc, if you wanted to scare me, you pulled the right bogey man out of the closet. Diabetes terrifies me. I guess it is because it screws up so many different things, in so many different ways. So, lots of things to fear!!  I'm just glad that the fear worked!


So, I'm going out sometime this weekend to celebrate. I had a half of a slice of cookie cake today right after I left the doctor. Used to, I would have bought 3 pieces and eaten them all. Even in sinning, I sin smaller now! But, I also realize that an occasional indulgence is just that. I don't have to use it as an excuse to say, "I failed. Screw this." and jump off into the deep end of bad habits. I just enjoy it and then think "Well, that's enough of that." 


I appreciate all the kind words and especially all the lavish praise and cheering at every small milestone. You may think that posting "Way to go" for me on the blog or FB note is nothing. But, sometimes it is what gets you past the cupcake temptation and into a salad. So, believe me, you guys have made this possible. Thank you!!!!!!


Now, I am off to a Crystal light popsicle. Only 5 calories!!!!