Beating Diabetes

Diana_GettingFit

So the big news of the day is I'm officially off my diabetes medication! We went to the doctor today and got the blood test results. My A1C was 5.8, down from 7.2 in December. 5.8 is more or less in the normal range. In December the doctor wanted to put me on a second medication as my A1C was high. I refused to be put on another drug. So I knuckled down, lost weight and started running. The pay off is I'm not on any medication at all! The doctor was almost as happy as I was! I owe a huge debt of gratitude to this site. I may not post all that often but I do read a lot of posts and so much of what you guys post makes sense. A lot of you probably don't realize how many people you affect with your wise words. Counting calories, getting active, running, it has all contributed to my success.

rnsharon56

That is such an awesome story-turning your health around is the biggest reward of all! Great job!

jgnatca

*thumbs up*

AdamImadA

Dave_GettingFit wrote: »

So the big news of the day is I'm officially off my diabetes medication! We went to the doctor today and got the blood test results. My A1C was 5.8, down from 7.2 in December. 5.8 is more or less in the normal range. In December the doctor wanted to put me on a second medication as my A1C was high. I refused to be put on another drug. So I knuckled down, lost weight and started running. The pay off is I'm not on any medication at all! The doctor was almost as happy as I was! I owe a huge debt of gratitude to this site. I may not post all that often but I do read a lot of posts and so much of what you guys post makes sense. A lot of you probably don't realize how many people you affect with your wise words. Counting calories, getting active, running, it has all contributed to my success.

Great job!

dlrcpa

I'm really happy for you, because diabetes is awful.

jagpie42

You are an inspiration. We forget sometimes that our doctors want us healthy. Mine has been a huge cheerleader.

kratschie

I just started medication. Unfortunately all the Sport and nutrition did not help to lower my morning blood sugar which leads to my 6.3 hbA1c. I am not even 30 yet. I still hope to turn it around somehow

UrnAsh_84

That's awesome!

mamadon

Fantastic job!!

1234usmc

That is awesome!! I am hoping for a sub 6 a1c in two weeks myself. Keep it up.

Tigg_er

Awesome accomplishment OP !!!! Great news.

karyabc

nice!!

barbecuesauce

fantastic!

mcahoon79

Way to go!

Laughter_Girl

Congratulations! Sharing your success will definitely encourage others to keep pushing for better health. You have just proven that IT IS POSSIBLE to get off of medication. Go you!!!!

funchords

Dave_GettingFit wrote: »

So the big news of the day is I'm officially off my diabetes medication! We went to the doctor today and got the blood test results. My A1C was 5.8, down from 7.2 in December.

Congrats Dave. I similarly was 9.5 on my A1C this time last year. I'm 5.1 now. No more shots or pills for me. This weight loss stuff is great!

460mustang

Great news! I am on the borderline, so I was hoping weight loss and exercise would help. I did buy a glucose meter and have noticed my reading have moved into the normal range. Thanks for posting your success!

2ledbetter

At my last ac1 checkup it was also 5.8. Last July my blood sugar was a little over 300. The dr. wanted to put me on medican but I said let me try by changing my food and losing weight. Here I am 10 months later, 98 pounds lighter and a good blood sugar level. Still have at least 80 pounds to go.
So proud for the journey you took and the accomplishment you achieved.

460mustang

kratschie wrote: »

I just started medication. Unfortunately all the Sport and nutrition did not help to lower my morning blood sugar which leads to my 6.3 hbA1c. I am not even 30 yet. I still hope to turn it around somehow

Hopefully losing more weight will help

Diana_GettingFit

Thanks everyone! I'm happy to share my success if it helps inspire others to do the same. It's such a relief to be off the meds. I know I can't get complacent but I didn't come this far to just fall off the wagon. I'm in it for life. Never again will I be over 200 lbs!