i got a blow to my mind

[babycake]

i went in to the doc
for my 3month diabetic check up
and i have been on glipizide for approx 20yrs
my a1c 3months ago was 6.1
3months prior to that was 5.1
which is good
my doc  blew  my mind
by saying he didnt feel
i needed to take my pills
anymore

oh yea
ok

[Charlie B53]

I don't know about glipazide but I do know my Dr initially started me on Metformin.  A short time later my Neph told me Metformin works through kidney function and is not used for renal patients.  Nether Dr suggested glipazide.

You may well be controlling your blood sugar with diet and insulin as well as I am.  My a1C runs right around 5.8  I consider myself fortunate at that but my Primary Dr wants it more like 6.2  I think I will just keep doing what I am doing and remain as low as possible.

I very rarely need any fast insulin.  I am down to 20 units of Lantus.  Most of my improvement has been losing a lot of the excess weight I have gained since getting hurt in the late 90's.

Keep your intake of 'White' as low as possible.  More fresh and frozen veggies, fresh fruits.

Take Care,

Charlie B53

[babycake]

i know that meformin
was not even good to take
for it causes your kidneys
to fail