Diagnosed type 2 about a year ago, but A1C has been averaging 5.8 over last year, which I'm told is pretty good. Last visit, my Dr. asked me how my numbers were and I told him that I don't know because I haven't been taking the readings... he didn't particularly like that answer...so, I've been testing daily for the last month and my average fasting reading is 110.
From what I've read, a consistent 126 or higher is the number that triggers the type 2 diagnosis, I don't quite understand the disease except to say that it runs in my family although no relative has been severely affected. He does have me on 500mg of Metformin daily and he basically told me that 'if it tastes good, spit it out' and lose a few pounds.
so my question is: how am I really doing?
From what I've read, a consistent 126 or higher is the number that triggers the type 2 diagnosis, I don't quite understand the disease except to say that it runs in my family although no relative has been severely affected. He does have me on 500mg of Metformin daily and he basically told me that 'if it tastes good, spit it out' and lose a few pounds.
so my question is: how am I really doing?