off metformin

MargaretLunan

i was told i was diabetic 2 years ago feb. that was my wake up call. i am now roughly 60 pounds less .i have been removed from being a diabetic needing meds. it is controlled by exercise and diet only .i am also off water tablets for blood pressure and on a lower dose of medication for that. roughly another 100 pounds to go but i can do it . slow and steady wins the race

Kelleygirl79

That is HUGE SUCCESS!! Congratulations!!

MargaretLunan

thanks

ShrinkinMel

Yay! Well done! Two of my personal goals as well. I'm reduced to one Metformin at night. My fasting glucose has been steady I'll keep watch out but hopefully in another 20-30 lbs I can drop the night dose and start considering reducing the beta block for my BP too.

tuiccim

That's amazing! I was diagnosed about 7 weeks ago and am working towards the same goal.

diamondgirl50

These are some of my favorite success stories....taking back your health! Great work!

ForMe2No

That is awesome! Congrats! I was taken off diabetic meds a few months ago myself. Wonderful feeling to be able to control it with exercise and diet.

Penthesilea514

Amazing- congratulations on your health and happiness

MargaretLunan

thanks everyone

forruths

Great successes! Well done.

zcb94

I too have bid good riddance to Metformin a while ago. It was hard at first but worth it!

elliemack99

Great job

NAbramovich

My favorite success stories are the health related ones. Congratulations on your wonderful and inspiring accomplishment!

Diana_GettingFit

Congrats! It's a great feeling, isn't it? I've been off Metformin over a year now. I'm determined to never go back!

goldengirl111

MargaretLunan wrote: »

i was told i was diabetic 2 years ago feb. that was my wake up call. i am now roughly 60 pounds less .i have been removed from being a diabetic needing meds. it is controlled by exercise and diet only .i am also off water tablets for blood pressure and on a lower dose of medication for that. roughly another 100 pounds to go but i can do it . slow and steady wins the race

Well alright! Way to go.

theresakruse48

56lbs ago I was on insulin 2x a day, metformin, and blood pressure pills 2x a dsy, and walking with a cane. I am PROUD to say I am completely off ALL of this! !

meritage4

wow. I've meanged my blood sugars and dropped 45 lbs and upped my exercise. Still on metformin 3 x a day. Yesterday though my blood sugars dropped-first time ever that low. Had to eat a lifesaver. Maybe the doctor is right and next month we'll reduce the metformin.

smkondy

That's amazing progress!! Congrats on your weight loss & getting off Metformin!!!

besdais

This is great news, good for you! You are so smart, taking care of yourself like you should. My DH is on Metformin (just upped to 3 at meals), BP meds, cholesterol meds, and has stomach issues. I cook healthy for him, but he refuses to eat right when I'm not around - should lose about 70 lbs. SO frustrating!! Go you!!

soufauxgirl

Well done and congrats! Can totally relate as I was in the same situation as you, and now I have thrown away my Metformin and leading a healthy active lifestyle. Keep up the good work!

MargaretLunan

congrats to all who are getting more healthy. thanks for the support

smkondy

Way to go!! Congrats!!

mila_lova

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are amazing!!!!

MargaretLunan

thanks fear is a great motivator. here is a support group that helped me alot http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/117514-lose-1-pound-a-week-2017

meritage4

I did reduce from 3 metformin a day down to two-just one at breakfast and 1 at dinner. I lost 40 lbs but 10 have crept back on. New year's resolution is 20 gone by my sisters June wedding. That will put me well into healthy BMI I'm at the lower end of overweight now. (nothing too drastic that weight is still 30 lbs over my pre pregnant weight)

AdviDaddy

Awesome!!! You are my inspiration. I am on Metformin and don't want my life dependent on it.

MargaretLunan

meritage4 wrote: »

I did reduce from 3 metformin a day down to two-just one at breakfast and 1 at dinner. I lost 40 lbs but 10 have crept back on. New year's resolution is 20 gone by my sisters June wedding. That will put me well into healthy BMI I'm at the lower end of overweight now. (nothing too drastic that weight is still 30 lbs over my pre pregnant weight)

way to go

LindaRN83

To get off Metformin is also my goal. It is inspirational to read about others who have done it.
Well done to all who have & those working on it as well.

MargaretLunan

it is a daily battle watch what you eat and increase exercise that and never give up it can be put in remission

jeffnoregon

Nice work. Keep it up.

Richie2shoes

Nice! I'm off one of my diabetes meds, but still have two to go. I'll get there though.