Just diagnosed as Pre-Diabetic NEED motivation

jolenecat883

hey pals, I'm 126lbs trying to reach 114 lbs per my physician's request. I'm 5'3 and half. I am not overweight however due to my ethic group and family history (95% type two diabetics, no one is overweight), I was told that I have to lose more than 13lbs to delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
I have seen the life style of my diabetic family and I feel heartbroken every time my father has to stick the stainless steal needle for insulin shot. I am somewhat positive that I can achieve my goal. But I would love to have your support! Add me if you have similar weight loss goal

LKArgh

Exercise. Regardless of weight goals, up your physical activity as much as you can. Good luck

SongDragon

My weight loss goals are actually very similar to yours, now, although for different reasons. In my family history there's type 2 diabetes and my aunts used to remind me every time I piled my coffee cup high with sugar. Despite all that I've never had such a scare, but I'm 124.5 lbs now and trying to reach 110-115 lbs. I'm 5' tall. So, I'll send you a FR.

nicjbar73

i was also prediabetic prior to starting this process along with high bp. within 2-3 weeks my bs was within range & another week & bp was within range. start exercising & drinking water!!! lots of it, helps to flush sugars.see a dietian if possible. Alot of foods turn to sugar(potatoes,peas,corn,breads)that some people dont realize.you can do this;) add if u wish

Lizzy622

Have you spoken to a nutritionist? Lowering your carbohydrates may do more for you than weight loss. Make sure when you eat carbohydrates you are also eating fats and proteins to slow digestion and keep blood sugar from spiking.

wolverine66

this may sound a bit harsh, and i don't really mean it to be, but shouldn't finding out you are pre-diabetic and having the opportunity to reverse your course and save yourself from a lifetime of medications and issues be motivation enough?

i was pre-diabetic once upon a time. and i had high cholesterol. I wanted to be around for a little bit for my family. so i have changed my ways.

lannemack

aggelikik wrote: »

Exercise. Regardless of weight goals, up your physical activity as much as you can. Good luck

That and drinking a ton of water helps the most for me.

eihcir1

I was actually thinking the same thing as Wolverine66 when i first read the title of the post and saw the word in caps "NEED".

999tigger

id agree with what Wolverine said. Ive seen several posts on here by people who were diagnosed as full diabetic having ignored the pre diabetic warnings. Have a look at some of the complocations you cna get from diabetes, they scared me.http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Diabetes-type2/Pages/Complications.aspx