Our Time Has Come! (1 Viewer)

[AAABatteries]

FGBs - lend me your ears and let me ask you something.

Are you tired of being shamed when you see threads like Ran a 10k or Otis fad diet?

Are you embarrassed or shamed by your FBG alias?  @fatguyinalittlecoat  @fatguy  @chubby @bigbottom

Well your time has come.  Rejoice and bask in your fatassedness and maybe you too can be walking the catwalk very soon.

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[wikkidpissah]

I'm too sexy for my gut

Love handles of a slut

I leave a trail like Jabba the Hut

 

[bigbottom]

I am indeed rejoicing!!!

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

I am indeed rejoicing!!!

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Maybe 350 lbs between the both of you. And your coat is appropriately sized. 

 

[Dan Lambskin]

 

[johnnycakes]

I am reveling in my 9.1% A1C.  

 

[AAABatteries]

I am reveling in my 9.1% A1C.  

Dude - I know you have to know that’s dangerous.  Are you in diabetic meds?  Take care of yourself Johnny.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I am indeed rejoicing!!!

User name checks out.

 

[johnnycakes]

Dude - I know you have to know that’s dangerous.  Are you in diabetic meds?  Take care of yourself Johnny.

I’m taking 2,000mg of Metformin every day

 

[Terminalxylem]

I’m taking 2,000mg of Metformin every day

You’ve maxed out metformin - if you’re taking it, you need to add something else. Technically, you should already be using insulin. If you’re not ready for that, ask you doctor about adding an additional pill or two from another class of diabetic medications. 
 

The longer your a1c remains elevated, the more your blood vessels are destroyed, increasing your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness and limb amputation, among other problems.

 

[rockaction]

The longer your a1c remains elevated, the more your blood vessels are destroyed, increasing your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness and limb amputation, among other problems.

What about those of us that have a constantly (seemingly) elevated glucose but an a1c that never reaches the limit of diabetes?

Anything on that? I am going to see a doctor for an assessment in three days to be followed quickly by a physical, so it's not like I'm getting advice from just you, so feel free to give your take. 

 

[Terminalxylem]

What about those of us that have a constantly (seemingly) elevated glucose but an a1c that never reaches the limit of diabetes?

Anything on that? I am going to see a doctor for an assessment in three days to be followed quickly by a physical, so it's not like I'm getting advice from just you, so feel free to give your take. 

Weight loss and exercise, first and foremost. While there’s no great data on meds to prevent diabetes, it may be reasonable to take metformin if you only have prediabetes - A1c 5.7 - 6.4.

 

[johnnycakes]

You’ve maxed out metformin - if you’re taking it, you need to add something else. Technically, you should already be using insulin. If you’re not ready for that, ask you doctor about adding an additional pill or two from another class of diabetic medications. 
 

The longer your a1c remains elevated, the more your blood vessels are destroyed, increasing your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness and limb amputation, among other problems.

Thanks for the info, doc.  The 9.1% was taken while I was still on 1,000mg Metformin per day.  Last week, they increased the prescription to 2,000mg per day but I haven't had a blood draw since the prescription was changed.  

What about these meds I see on TV like Jardiance?   Any other meds I should perhaps be considering, short of switching to insulin?  '

TIA.  

 

[Terminalxylem]

Thanks for the info, doc.  The 9.1% was taken while I was still on 1,000mg Metformin per day.  Last week, they increased the prescription to 2,000mg per day but I haven't had a blood draw since the prescription was changed.  

What about these meds I see on TV like Jardiance?   Any other meds I should perhaps be considering, short of switching to insulin?  '

TIA.  

There are tons of meds. Each have slightly different indications, many of which hinge on your other medical problems. Jardiance is especially good for diabetics with cardiovascular disease, in concert with lipid lowering therapy and blood pressure meds. Your doctor should know the stepwise progression from single drug (monotherapy) to multiple oral meds to injectables, including insulin. The ADA recommends dual therapy for anyone with an A1c > 9, including consideration of Insulin. A1c over 10 mandates insulin regardless.