@dorisena I was diagnosed with diabetes 2 less than three years ago, so I have not been dealing with this disease as long as you have. It seems that you are doing all the right things by eating healthy and exercising as you can. I know that really matters with diabetes from research, Mayo Connect, and my endocrinologist. The A1C is a debatable number, depending on who is reading it. The American Diabetes Assn. says 7.0 is diabetic; the American Society of Endocrinologists say 6.0 is diabetic, so even the two groups do not agree. Since I go to an endocrinologist, I try to keep my A1C 6.0 or lower. I do not take medicines. I try to eat healthy and exercise as you do and for the time since I was diagnosed, I have held meds at bay. I asked if diabetes can be reversed and have found that it cannot, regardless of the ads. Pre-diabetes can be lowered so that it's not full blown, but when diabetes is in the mix--pre or full blown---there is always a chance that it will get worse if not strictly held in check. I am sorry your husband was not supportive, but some people cannot deal with illness. I also am sorry your church was sot supportive either. I have found that often when someone is ill and cannot be a part of the group, that they are not welcome to try to change everyone else. I'm not sure I think on your level, but I do know what has happened concerning diabetes 2 from my experience. Since you have had the disease much longer than I have, you probably already know what you need to know. Is there something particular you would like to ask? I will be happy to try to answer any particular questions you have.
Carol