Progress!

Something is working! I asked for an A1C test at my CDE visit today, because it had been a few months, I would not be back for another appointment until September, and I needed some reassurance that it was at least going in the right direction. Back in May, I bravely posted my 10.3 A1C, and now I am happy to post that today, my A1C is 9.7!

I know I have a long way to go, but I am encouraged by my progress. It seems like such a simple thing: "Keep it up!" But "keeping it up" takes what seems like a monumental effort on my part. Sometimes it's a struggle, sometimes it's draining, sometimes it's frustraing. But all of those things means I'm DOING something about it. If I feel complacent, it probably means that I have BECOME complacent with my diabetes. So I will take all of the frustration that goes along with diabetes because it means I am taking an active role in my health. I am not a quitter.

So, I have also stuck with the no soda/more water goal. That, along with the increase in exercise, is making a difference. Also, we are trying to do lower carb dinners, so we have been grilling a lot, and putting it over a salad. None of these things are temporary. I'm not looking for a quick fix. I'm looking to make choices that are healthy--now, and 10 years from now. I included another cute picture of my kids because they are my best example of the results of positive changes. Onward.