In December I made a resolution to begin monitoring my A1C levels monthly. I need to make positive progress in this area of my life. My goal is to lower my level to under 100, or 5%. I prepared the table below to assist in charting my monthly progress.
| MONTH | A1C Level | +/- CHANGE IN POINTS | IMPROVEMENT TO DATE (points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 163 | - 0 [Starting Point] | 0 |
| February | 137 | -27 | 27 |
My A1C level, the Average Blood Glucose (mg/dl), was 163. That is my starting point for January, 2020. I monitor my levels twice daily. I'm tracking it for purposes of determining how many points it can be lowered consistently.
My A1C level on February 1, 2020. As you can can see below, my level dropped 27 points. This is a great start for the new year. However, I know from experience these past eight months that any prolonged illness or steroid injection can wipe out any progress I make. So I just have to be careful with minor illness getting in the way and watch my diet.
After declaring to lower my A1C level, in January I developed my eating and light exercise program. I still like a variety of foods. The plan I'm attempting to follow is limit those foods and eat less quantities. Then, I'll add the additional food groups below.
I must admit this is not a simple or easy task for me, especially since dealing with a few other health issues that require me to take different types of medicines for my thyroids and heart.
The next ten months will tell whether I'm able to reduce my A1C level. I can only do my best each day. Smaller quantities seem to be the best solution for me. Also, eliminating unhealthy drinks is important .
Incorporating healthy foods into my regimen so that I won't completely fall off the wagon is essential.
Today, I made a large mixed chicken and beef fajita salad for dinner. I plan to eat a small portion with several tortilla chips. I'll save the other half to eat with soup tomorrow.
Thanks for accompanying me on this journey.
See you in March.
Happy rest of the week everyone with whatever your endeavors.
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