Evan F
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No offense to anyone who has Diabetes.
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Very funny video!
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Thomas Rogers
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That's funny.
I'm not offended.
I have type 2 diabetes. In Feb I was diagnosed. Had an A1C of 6.9, and a fasting blood glucose of 139mg.
Without medication, and only lifestyle change (eating right, exercising) I reversed the trend. 8 weeks and 23 pounds later I had an A1C of 6, and a fasting blood glucose level of 89mg.
That was 4 weeks ago. Have lost an additional 10 lbs since then. Blood sugar is in really good shape.
Ran a 5k (non-stop) today. First time since a teen. Not a stellar time...29m, but still, I'm impressed with myself.
WOW!
Yeah, it's hard work, and yeah, I no longer eat and lay around like a fat pig.
My diabetes education class made it clear that I should still consider myself at least "pre-diabetic", given my family history and the fact that I simply CANNOT backslide and lead the type of life that others might and get away with. For me, I have to hold myself to a 1900 calorie a day, balanced diet, and I need about 600 calories worth of cardio exercise (walk or jog 3 miles) a day, at least 5 days a week. That's what I need to stay healthy and on top of this.
At 44 years old I just couldn't see going on medication for type 2 diabetis if there were any alternatives.
TJR
I'm not offended.
I have type 2 diabetes. In Feb I was diagnosed. Had an A1C of 6.9, and a fasting blood glucose of 139mg.
Without medication, and only lifestyle change (eating right, exercising) I reversed the trend. 8 weeks and 23 pounds later I had an A1C of 6, and a fasting blood glucose level of 89mg.
That was 4 weeks ago. Have lost an additional 10 lbs since then. Blood sugar is in really good shape.
Ran a 5k (non-stop) today. First time since a teen. Not a stellar time...29m, but still, I'm impressed with myself.
WOW!
Yeah, it's hard work, and yeah, I no longer eat and lay around like a fat pig.
My diabetes education class made it clear that I should still consider myself at least "pre-diabetic", given my family history and the fact that I simply CANNOT backslide and lead the type of life that others might and get away with. For me, I have to hold myself to a 1900 calorie a day, balanced diet, and I need about 600 calories worth of cardio exercise (walk or jog 3 miles) a day, at least 5 days a week. That's what I need to stay healthy and on top of this.
At 44 years old I just couldn't see going on medication for type 2 diabetis if there were any alternatives.
TJR
EddieS'04
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TJR, my ex is type 1 since she was 9. She is what you call brittle. Her glucose levels, up and down all the time. Even using the insulin pump. She has to fight hard to keep A1c below 7.
Good to hear you are able to stay off meds. What you are doing is the most healthy.
Best of luck..:supercool:
Type 1 and 2 runs in my family also...
Good to hear you are able to stay off meds. What you are doing is the most healthy.
Best of luck..:supercool:
Type 1 and 2 runs in my family also...
