The last week has been so hard for me. After 4 months of strict ketogenic eating, I was totally thrown off course, by one of my doctors telling me to modify my diet, for other reasons not related to my type 1 diabetes.

I’ve been in a tailspin ever since.

I also threw my hands up in frustration, because the fact is, I didn’t really feel better physically, eating keto.

With that being said, the real proof was on my glucose meter, as I continually had the steadiest blood sugar levels ever. No spikes and no drops.

After the first month, I had true peace of mind that I didn’t have to worry about having a hypo, and I could totally ease up looking at my continuous glucose monitor readings.

I was frustrated that I hadn’t gained the energy that I had heard many others boast about.

I still went back to the facts on the meter, because they were undeniable.

I started the keto diet as a way to regulate my levels, to avoid damage over the long run. Things like neuropathy, blindness, kidney failure, and amputation.

Before I embarked on the keto way of eating, I had already started having the beginning signs of neuropathy. This type of painful nerve damage was something I had watched my own mother suffer with for over 10 years. It even plagued her during her last days laying in a bed unconscious before she passed away. I knew it was something I never wanted to experience.

This morning I had blood tests done.

Tonight I got an email with the results.

In this moment I am so proud of me.

The most telling test for how well a diabetic is managing their disease is the A1C level. It basically tells you the average blood sugar level over the previous 3 months.

My A1C as of today is 5.8 which equates to an average blood sugar level of 120. That’s the high end of a NON-diabetic blood sugar. It is my new personal best and an amazing accomplishment!

A blood sugar level of 120 is one that is NOT damaging my body.

I’m proud. I’m so very PROUD!!!

I did this!

I kept my blood sugar level at an average of 120 a day consistently for the last 3 months! That is NOT easy to do!

I have been so dedicated and it paid off.

I’ve been SAVING MY OWN LIFE!

I have been doing the best I can to prolong my QUALITY of life.

I know it’s impossible for almost anyone to understand what this truly means, but I still want to shout it from the roof tops!

MY A1C IS 5.8!!!

I AM A WARRIOR!!!

I AM KICKING DIABETES’ ASS!!!