Medical Update

Good Morning, 

Friday I had my yearly physical. My dr was very pleased with my numbers. She even mentioned several times how well I looked. So here are my lab results. 

A1c, which measures the sugar in the blood over a 3 month period,  went from 7.1 to 6.2. For a diabetic the range is to be under 7 and to reduce complications the number needs to be under 6.5

My kidney function has improved.

My lipid panel is about the same. She said some ppl can do all the right things and still have increased numbers. My total cholesterol is 177. Anything under 200 is OK.

The RA factor which indicates RA, rheumatoid arthritis, went from 16 to less than 5. Anything over 15 indicates RA.

My "SED RATE" (marker for inflammation) went from over 100 (which is extremely high) to 23. Normal range is 20 or less. 

Of course, my weight was reduced. However, I did have "white coat syndrome" blood pressure. That means I was probably having anxiety by visiting dr and blood pressure was a tad high. I had lots to talk to her about and I was excited for her to see all my improvements.

The only negative was that I am having symptoms of diabetic neuropathy in my feet. Im praying that if I keep my numbers under better control I can delay its progression.

Happy Mother's Day to moms every where. I appreciate all that you do for you 2 AND 4 legged babies. 

God Bless, 
Keena

My Learning Experience

Good Morning
I had a learning experience over the weekend. As many of you know, I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Well, this weekend was a bad weekend for me. I was utterly exhausted. I slept on/off most of the weekend. My hubby, the wonderful man he is, knew my dilemma and suggested we order out. Of course, I agreed. However, it was not the best of foods that we ordered. My sugar levels reflected that choice. At first I was disappointed but then became Angry. "Why do some ppl eat whatever and whenever they want with no consequence but I have to watch every thing I put in my mouth?". It is not fair but we know life is not fair. I learned that I have to keep my guard up at all times. As of today, I have lost 30lbs. April my weight was steady and now its moving very slowly. I am thinking about an intermitten fast to help and/or going back to the really restrictive eating I followed the 1st 6 weeks. I NEED to get this weight off. I am aware that it took years to put on so it will take time to get off. I guess I am inpatient bc I want it gone...NOW!!!! I thought my appt was today but was reminded that it is Friday. I will update afterward and share my lab results with you. I have much to discuss with dr and I will share some of that too. Thanks for reading.

Much love
Keena