I was dX in Feb / 07 with type 2, fasting Bg was 18 and A1C was 13.5. Since then, I have gone through the various stages everyone does, first fear, depression, then moved on to learning everything I could about how to control my Bg.

I have been following my meal plan, exercising, taking my meds (I take Metformin, diamicron and avandia) and have lost about 50 lbs since Feb.

Just had a my check up last week and fasing sugar is 6.5, A1C is 6.3!! Not perfect, but much better. My doctor was very pleased, as was I.

I just wanted to share this with you to show that if you are motivated and educated, you can control this disease. It's not easy, but possible. (Plus, I guess I wanted to brag a bit. I tried telling my friends & family - Hey my A1C is 6.3, pretty good eh? and they have no idea what I am talking about...)

This board has been a big help. Not only is there lots of info, it is just nice to hear from people that have the same problems.

Just keep working at it!!!