I have an update for everyone who was so nice to respond to this thread and those who have read it.

After originally going to the endocrinologist and finding my A1C up over 11, I had a recheck in December and found I was able to bring it down to 9.something. The endo was very happy with that change in such a short period of time.

Well, I went back for another recheck earlier this month and I brought it down again to 6.9!!!!!!!!!! She was happier than a pig in a poke. And of course, I was pretty impressed myself, especially after having cheated during the holidays and eaten more sugar and sweet things than I should have.

So, I am working on it still and I'm trying to eat better and stay away from my absolute favorite sweet......CHOCOLATE!!!! I do have some now and again so that I don't get into a binge. A binge would not be a good thing. And I know I would binge...I've seen me do it!

Now, I wish I could be feeling better than I am from lowering my sugars. Unfortunately, my fibro is flaring and I'm under a lot of stress right now with personal and family issues going on. I'm loosing my job and where I live at the end of March. I don't know where I'm going, how I'm going to afford to live or pay my bills. It's just not a good time right now. But I will continue to work on my sugar levels as it is very important and I'm trying to convince myself that I deserve to be healthier.

Thanks everyone for being there for me!