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11/06/09 10:10 PM

"My A1C dropped from 10 to 6.5? My Dr was very suprised. How unusual is this?"
Asked By: marlin43  
Category: Heart Disease and Diabetes

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90 days ago I was diagnosed with type II diabetes with a A1C of 10 I was prescribed 500mg of metformin twice a day. I started going to the gym everyday for one hour of cardio. I have my meals delivered from a zone catering service. I have had athersclerosis for over 24 years. I had coronary bypass x 4 at age 31 and 43. I a 55 now. I have dropped 18 lbs 262 to 244 in the last 90 days with all of the exercise.

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11/09/09 06:35 PM

Hello,

Thanks for bringing your question to dLife.

What great news! Your hard work is very inspiring! The new meal plan and exercise regimen really helped to improve your blood glucose (sugar) control.

It is not unusual for people with type 2 diabetes to significantly reduce their A1c with aggressive lifestyle changes. You showed that it can be done! Your exercise program change resulted in a change in body composition to more lean tissues. This has improved your insulin sensitivity.

If you continue with your regular physical activity and healthful meal plan, you will also improve your heart health.

Keep up the great work!

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE,CPT
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