ginabee38 91 Posted October 3, 2016 Hello, fellow diabetic people! I'm very curious to know how your numbers have improved since surgery (especially VSG). My surgeon said that gastric bypass has a higher rate of improvement for diabetes, but I don't want to rearrange my internal organs. My most recent A1C was 8.4 ( !!!) and my daily blood sugar readings gave been in the 200's...too high. I just had my meds increased, but I need to watch my sugar and other carbs...it's so hard sometimes! I think I'm really afraid of low blood sugar, but these high numbers are not good. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thunder32 65 Posted October 3, 2016 Me....off all meds...doctor said not worried anymore ...taking diagnosis off my chart....sleeved 06/20/16..... thunder32 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Debbie Jean 406 Posted October 3, 2016 As a 63 years old diabetic I was on a boatload of pills and 55 units of insulin for the 10 years prior to sleeve. Off all meds with an a1c of 5.6 by 6 months post op. I will be 2 years out in December and continue to maintain through diet and exercise only. BTW my endocrinologist says I am not cured but remain a diabetic. He says I am "in remission" but will need to be careful since I will always be at risk of relapse. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginabee38 91 Posted October 3, 2016 Wow! And only in a few months! That's great! Thanks for responding. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginabee38 91 Posted October 3, 2016 As a 63 years old diabetic I was on a boatload of pills and 55 units of insulin for the 10 years prior to sleeve. Off all meds with an a1c of 5.6 by 6 months post op. I will be 2 years out in December and continue to maintain through diet and exercise only. BTW my endocrinologist says I am not cured but remain a diabetic. He says I am "in remission" but will need to be careful since I will always be at risk of relapse. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Wow...5.6 A1C in 6 months...that's awesome! What was your A1C when you started? I heard that it's more of a remission than a cure, but it's better than having my sugars so high. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christinamo7 4,042 Posted October 3, 2016 I had the sleeve. Off metformin 3 days before surgery. 6 month A 1 c was 5.4. And in my case diabetes has been removed from my medical record as a health concern. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted October 3, 2016 I hear once a diabetic always diabetic. No matter, I am off Metformin, my A1c went from 8 to 5, my husband has been diabetic 30 plus years, and he is off insulin at night, and his A1c is also great. In three years I have not called Rescue once for a 40 blood sugar with an unconscious husband. There is no fear like the fear every time I called Rescue. Thank you Mr. sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginabee38 91 Posted October 3, 2016 I hear once a diabetic always diabetic. No matter, I am off Metformin, my A1c went from 8 to 5, my husband has been diabetic 30 plus years, and he is off insulin at night, and his A1c is also great. In three years I have not called Rescue once for a 40 blood sugar with an unconscious husband. There is no fear like the fear every time I called Rescue. Thank you Mr. sleeve.That's great! How long did it take tou to go from 8 to 5? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app Thank you for all your responses! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted October 3, 2016 GinaBee, the A1c dropped steadily as we dropped the weight. At 3 years it is stabilized. We both came off Metformin immediately, then my husbands Doctor kept adjusting. The insulin to a lower dose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted October 3, 2016 diabetes removed from medical record as a health concern. @@ginabee38 no meds shortly after sleeve 5 years ago A1C last month, was 5.1 !!! doc also says i will always be "considered" diabetic even though i'm fine without meds controlled with food/diet there are benefits saying you are diabetic!!! (in remission) sounds crazy i know my insurance pays for certain things wouldn't usually be covered podiatrist - i get my toenails clipped for free no pedicure though sob sob he checks for neuropothy (msp) i get one pair of free shoes yearly (they know you could have corns, hammer nails) bunions (had those on occasion ) i'm also able to go to optometrist for yearly check-ups (blindness etc can happen being diabetic) sooooo, guess you can look/find good in the bad the sicker we are/more co-morbidities we have the easier it is for insurance to approve us more is more!! (hmmmm) life can be so strange sorry i went off on a tangent ooooops - almost forgot i get a new Ford Focus every 3 years because i'm diabetic!! nawwww, but it would be cool LOL kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Debbie Jean 406 Posted October 3, 2016 As a 63 years old diabetic I was on a boatload of pills and 55 units of insulin for the 10 years prior to sleeve. Off all meds with an a1c of 5.6 by 6 months post op. I will be 2 years out in December and continue to maintain through diet and exercise only. BTW my endocrinologist says I am not cured but remain a diabetic. He says I am "in remission" but will need to be careful since I will always be at risk of relapse. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Wow...5.6 A1C in 6 months...that's awesome! What was your A1C when you started? I heard that it's more of a remission than a cure, but it's better than having my sugars so high. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App My A1C as a diabetic was 8+ with meds... could never seem to get it much below 7. The sleeve has been such a blessing. Not only am I off all diabetes medications but at 8 months post op I went for a follow up sleep study and was able to get off by CPAP machine, as well. Life is good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginabee38 91 Posted October 3, 2016 diabetes removed from medical record as a health concern. @@ginabee38 no meds shortly after sleeve 5 years ago A1C last month, was 5.1 !!! doc also says i will always be "considered" diabetic even though i'm fine without meds controlled with food/diet there are benefits saying you are diabetic!!! (in remission) sounds crazy i know my insurance pays for certain things wouldn't usually be covered podiatrist - i get my toenails clipped for free no pedicure though sob sob he checks for neuropothy (msp) i get one pair of free shoes yearly (they know you could have corns, hammer nails) bunions (had those on occasion ) i'm also able to go to optometrist for yearly check-ups (blindness etc can happen being diabetic) sooooo, guess you can look/find good in the bad the sicker we are/more co-morbidities we have the easier it is for insurance to approve us more is more!! (hmmmm) life can be so strange sorry i went off on a tangent ooooops - almost forgot i get a new Ford Focus every 3 years because i'm diabetic!! nawwww, but it would be cool LOL kathy Ha! You almost got me with a new Ford Focus every three years! I thought "Now wait a minute..." Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginabee38 91 Posted October 3, 2016 Good argument for keeping the diabetes diagnosis on my chart when I get off my meds. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites