I am only a few years younger (Male) and struggling in the 7-8
1AC range. (good to fair)I take metformon and am not taking insulin.
Its frustrating when the doc gives drugs that work on the chemistry but make you feel worse. I wonder if you should check into getting an insulin pump. (you still count carbs)
Doc had me try several cholesterol meds and nothing worked until I added slow-niacin (over-counter).
I advise more emphasis on the lifestyle change than all the damn meds but you must see the doc often for a while.
12 is real bad. Keep the convenience junk food out of the house!Go to a good butcher shop and get some good quality meats for protein.
Please keep us informed, I would really appreciate it.
How are your feet? Numb?
The swings in blood sugar are probably going to make you feel pretty bad.
My problem is when this happens where I should exercise after eating a low carb snack but, instead I will go lay down and nap. (Struggling with less activity during unemployment right now.)
I am a type 1 and on an insulin pump I will tell you that as a type 2 you will have a very hard time trying to get the insurace company to apy for one for you.It took a year to get mien and I’m a type 1 and have been on insulin for most of my life.IIRC the guidelines for a type 2 is that you ahve to have been on insuin for X amount of time and also still have high A1C’s.