@contentandwell. I know having to go to endo for all the checks is unnerving, or it is for me. I considered canceling because my routine had been so crazy and I had eaten off the grid. I just knew my A1c would be high, but luckily, it only went from 5.9 to 6.0. All of my test profiles were within range and so I felt blessed. I got back on my food routine and daily blood numbers are back to my usual.
I hope you have good results and numbers for you haven't changed that much.
I am not a gym or health club person. When I was younger I was an exercise freak, but did aerobic classes and then exercise tapes at home. I lost too much weight and my PCP told me I was too frail looking so I gained some weight back and then when heath problems started for my husband almost ten years ago, exercise was not in the picture. I was teaching and that was exercise every day! I loved it and thought I would still be teaching, but when health problems rear their ugly heads, the body takes over and working isn't possible. So I have to do what I can and I am a control freak, so I can pretty well have control except for things that happen in getting older.
Good luck with your appointment.
@retiredteacher

@retiredteacher I am the opposite of you. Way back, when I was single (I've been married for 43 years) I used to do a lot of biking, skiing, tennis, and other activities, but then I got lazy and did nothing for years. I knew when I needed to have a liver transplant that I would fare better if I lost weight and got into better shape so I really went at it. I already was going to a health club but mainly for the water exercise. Now I feel sort of guilty if I don't get some exercise in every day! My son and kids, especially my son, a real exercise and health addict, are amazed at how much I do. As I said, I do not enjoy it but feel it is a necessity for me. We all have to do what is right for us.

Thanks for the encouragement about the appointment. I too thought about postponing it and trying to be better but who am I kidding? I said that a few months ago! They say if you lose a lot of weight you can almost turn diabetes around and I have lost a lot of weight, about 45 pounds after finding out that I needed a transplant, and about 90 pounds overall (actually right now it's more like 83 pounds).
I WILL BE GOOD. I have to, I have a whole new wardrobe that's too snug on me! Plus my kids and husband were so proud of me that I don't want to go back to anywhere near where I was. My son is my biggest supporter.
JK

I had my endo appointment yesterday and it was a very pleasant surprise. My A1c is only 6.1, and that's with not avoiding carbs at all! I was so surprised, and so relieved. My endo also monitors my hypothyroid condition and that too is going well. I was avoiding taking my levothyroxine close to my immunosuppressants because a pharmacist told me to, but the doctor looked it up and said he did not feel it should be a problem so now I can take everything at once. He is having me go for tests in a month to make sure it has not affected my TSH.
This doctor moved away from my area and I had to drive an hour and ten minutes to go to him, but he's literally a 5-star doctor and worth the drive. He is very thorough, and patient. Having a doctor who you like and are confident of, makes it worth it.
JK