Monday, February 26, 2007

It's Always A Fight

I'm not sure what is going on. My latest A1C was too high: 7.5. That is really high for me, as I typically run in the 6.0 to 6.5 range. My daily blood sugars are running around 200-220. My diet hasn't changed and I have lost 7 pounds, so it doesn't make sense. But one thing is for sure, I have to fix something soon. I am healing a karate injury to my rib, which has been getting worse for a year and a half. It defies traditional medical practioners. They can't seem to figure out what it is, even after seeing several different types of specialists.

I went to see a Chiropractor and he seems to think he can fix it. He's been giving me acupuncture and back adjustments and prescribes some therapies at home (rest and ice). It's too early to tell how much that is helping. I think it is, but I cannot discount the placebo effect. Time will tell. I know I want to fix it so I can get back on the treadmill and bicycle.

It's always a fight, weight loss and blood sugars. They go hand-in-hand, I know. I'm just not sure why my bloodsugars have gone up. I hope to figure it out and get that under control soon.

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