Q: Is this normal progress? I went from one pill for 14 days, to 2 pills. I have cut sugar and am following a low carb diet...Doctor seems ok w/progress. Anything else I should be doing? Original count was 288. Thanks in advance.
A: If your original count was 288, count your blessings! You are making great strides. Be sure to know that getting your blood glucose levels under control is something that does not happen overnight for everyone. It's a process. I am the Program Director for ADA in Chesapeake, VA. I am not sure if you are local, but no matter where you go, people will tell you to keep doing what you're doing and add exercise to it. Working out is another huge proponent in getting your blood glucose under control. For someone with diabetes to go from 288 to 140, you are doing well. 140 is not horrible. Good job. If you would like to ask more questions, feel free to email me at jthompson@diabetes.org. I would be glad to help you if I can, it seems like you're on the right track by yourself.