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5. Mine was 440 when diagnosed. I was 60. The only symptom I had was

Reply to Turbineguy (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 21, 2016, 07:03 PM

Jan 2016

slightly blurry vision. I was immediately put on Metformin 2x a day. Now, 4 years later, my A1C is 5.8 and my doc is very happy with me. I have no diabetic problems in my feet, eyes, kidneys, etc.

I also eat a low-carb diet to keep the A1C down and to not have spikes in blood glucose. Also, I do not want to go on any more drugs or insulin so I am very strict with myself about diet. Your brother should try to get into the same mindset.

If your brother has caught it soon enough and vows to take very good care of himself, he should be able to manage this. Oh, when he gets out of the hospital, he may want to find a doc who specializes in diabetes/endocrinology to watch over him. They know exactly what to look for. I had a GP who should have told me some stuff, and he didn't, so I switched docs.

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My blood sugar was 550 when I was first tested left-of-center2012 Jan 2016 #1

Thanks for that. I feel better now! Turbineguy Jan 2016 #2

I eat a low carb diet left-of-center2012 Jan 2016 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Turbineguy Jan 2016 #4

Mine was 440 when diagnosed. I was 60. The only symptom I had was Nay Jan 2016 #5