I'm in the same boat, I started my journey on June 17th at the time my A1c was 13. My Doctor put me on Levimer and Humalog along with taking Metformin and Juanvia. My A1c went down to 11 but I still have to get it to 10 or below before surgery. So Im like oh goodness. I completed all my requirements so this is my only hold up. I choose to be referred to an endroinlogst and that appointment is next week.