If you were Dx w/diabetes(490) & now you have it down to 118, is that good?

Question

Does this mean I have it under control?
Will I always have diabetes, keeping it down low like this?

I was DX 3 weeks ago.

Answer 1

yeah that is good and sounds like it is under control if you keep it that way most days. and you will always be diabetic for the rest of ur life

Answer 2

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Answer 3

That is GREAT! It doesn't mean that you're not diabetic. Even if you were at completely normal levels you will always be diabetic. What it means is that at this time you're doing a great job getting your glucose down. however, if you go back to bad habits or try rely on medications to keep your glucose down, you will most assuredly be back to those 490's. You don't say whether this is a fasting number or not? But with a 118 fasting you're still in the prediabetic range, so you're not quite to "normal" non-diabetic numbers. But most doctors would be very happy to see a fasting under 120. You're doing a great job, keep up the good work!

Answer 4

Sorry... while 118 is okay, it's not what I would call 'good'. Between 80 and 110 would be considered good for fasting. If you're interested in minimizing the effects of diabetes, you'll want to shoot for something a little lower. Here are some tips....

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Answer 5

Hi!
You didn't mention how long ago you were diagnoised, but give yourself a round of applause! 118 is great! I wish I could stay around 118 more often, (my 45 day average is 126).

Needless to say, keeping your blood glucose levels under control is the best way to keep from delevoping complications caused by diabetes, so keep up the good work!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

yes a 188 sugar level IS VERY GOOD, and if you keeping them at about that level regulary then yes you have it under control & you should have minimal complicatiosn due to uncontroled levels, but Im sorry to tell you there is no cure for diabetes so like the rest of us your stuck w it for life ....or till they find a cure

Answer 8

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Answer 9

That is real good because it needs to stay at that level.

Answer 10

That's very good. Keep up the good work.