Sweet NSV

AmberleyAngel · July 2013

Hi everyone.

I've had lots of small non scale victories along my journey, but one of the most important ones has just been achieved.

Back in late September 2012 I was admitted to hospital and had blood sugar levels in the diabetic coma range. Bang! A new diagnosis as a diabetic and put on insulin injections.

Through my journey of diet and exercise I have been able to gradually reduce the dose of insulin required. Until yesterday. As of yesterday I no longer require any insulin injections. So glad not to have to jab myself in the stomach anymore.

To anyone else out there working through this issue; keep at it. May your journey be as successful as mine.

:bigsmile:

DakotaKeogh · July 2013

I don't have this issue. But, I can certainly appreciate and respect how huge this milestone is for you. Keep on going. Just keep on doing what you're doing. You're awesome. Heck, I'm proud just to comment on your post.

AmberleyAngel · July 2013

Thank you for the sweet comment, Brett.

navyrigger46 · July 2013

Wow, that rocks, The D word is not to be spoken in my family, my uncle has lost both feet, and spent the better part of this month in the hospital because of it. Way to beat it, nicely done.

Rigger

MyaPapaya75 · July 2013

wtg....I too knocked out Diabetes.....nice job!

AmberleyAngel · July 2013

Awww, so sorry about your uncle, Rigger. It's such a horrible thing. My aunt passed away 3 years ago from diabetes complications.

Mya - congrats to you, too.

mockchoc · July 2013

I've already told you how happy for you my friend but I just wanted to add I just told my MIL about your success so she can see what's possible as she has diabetes too. Keep up the great work, happy to see you through to goal.

Oishii · July 2013

Congratulations! I have Gestational Diabetes right now, so I'm working hard to keep the carbs down and my blood sugars within range. Have you switched to a medication or are you completely off medication now?

AmberleyAngel · July 2013

Thanks mockchoc. :flowerforyou: Hope your MIL can improve her diabetes.

Oishii - I am still on Metformin (1 tablet twice a day, of which I usually forget to take the evening one) but hope to come off that eventually, too. Best wishes for you, too.

KarlaH9801 · July 2013

Fan-freaking-tastick! Keep up the awesomeness!

tokig0313 · July 2013

such an amazing goal. While I've never been diabetic, I know it runs through my father's side of the family and that I was largely a ticking time bomb for getting it. I'd yet to hit the point where my doctors were overly concerned with my blood work, but I hope to drastically reduce my chances through eating better and taking control of my life.

I'm so proud of you for achieving this incredible NSV! You really are an amazing inspiration

hanniejong · July 2013

That's awesome, this is my dream also and hope in time to achieve this.

healthymelisa · July 2013

That's awesome!

angex3333 · July 2013

Wow thats awesome - well done!

Ftw37 · July 2013

Excellent news. Just goes to show that as I heard from a physician: "There are no medical conditions improved by obesity".

Janice2Shakira · July 2013

That's awesome!

beelikethebug1116 · July 2013

That is seriously amazing. Congrats! :-)

connie_messina · July 2013

wow that's amazing!

danofthedead1979 · July 2013

Hi everyone.

I've had lots of small non scale victories along my journey, but one of the most important ones has just been achieved.

Back in late September 2012 I was admitted to hospital and had blood sugar levels in the diabetic coma range. Bang! A new diagnosis as a diabetic and put on insulin injections.

Through my journey of diet and exercise I have been able to gradually reduce the dose of insulin required. Until yesterday. As of yesterday I no longer require any insulin injections. So glad not to have to jab myself in the stomach anymore.

To anyone else out there working through this issue; keep at it. May your journey be as successful as mine.

:bigsmile:

Fantastic stuff man, my mum has type 1 diabetes and so does my beautiful little niece, its so heartening to hear someone come through this and regain control again without the need of bloody needles! i'm so chuffed for you

WaxMama · July 2013

Fantastic achievement! Very well done :flowerforyou:

LuckyMunky · July 2013

That's amazing!!! Good for you!!

JayStu · July 2013

That's fantastic! Good for you!

GI_John_RN · July 2013

Congratulations! It's a great feeling to get it under control and come off of medications. And the fact that you are reducing your risk factors for so many other problems by doing so is also a plus. Keep up the good work!