Great article Dew, especially to support what I've been doing for the past 19 years as a Type 1 diabetic (trying to eat right, daily exercise, close monitoring of blood sugars, and good management of insulin shots).
I've been keeping my A1c in a range of 5.7-6.4, and have NO measurable adverse affects to my eyes, kidneys or feet.
It requires one to work diligently, and of course have a higher chance of hypoglycemia, but if you also test your blood sugar often enough (I do 8-10 x day) you can catch lows before they get too low.
Unfortunately, I believe even if doctor's were more aggressive in their push to have patients improve their control, the results come down to the patient's willingness to change their behavior. That is the single most important barrier.
Have a great holiday!
