Type 2 diabetes

earlnabby

rockin_rhon wrote: »

earlnabby wrote: »

rockin_rhon wrote: »

Diagnosed 09-27-2016
Right after my most knowable diabetic passed away, my Mom.

I did good for awhile but I got overwhelmed and out of control.

Now I'm trying to get back on track.

I learn more and more things about this disease all the time. I also need to knowledge I'm not the same person I used to be. I need to accept the changes I need to make and allow myself the time to do so.

Is there anyone else with this diagnosis?

Just need support for someone who really understands and lives with the pricks of needles.

And the prickly people who think they know all about diabetes even though they do not have the BIG D.😄😃😀

T2Dm here too. I was diagnosed 4 years ago and have kept it under control by diet and exercise only for all but the first 5 moths after diagnosis.

What was your latest A1C? Did your doctor give you any advice regarding your meal plans or carb count? Are you taking medication?

My diagnostic A1C was 7.3 and I was put on metformin. My kidneys didn't like it so I was put on glipizide instead. In 5 months my A1C was down to 5.7 so I went off the medication and I have maintained and A1C under 6 ever since. My PCP just happens to be a Certified Diabetic Specialist so I got a lot of good information right off the bat. She recommended a moderate carb diet (under 180 grams a day) plus losing weight and moving more.

My AC1 was 5.6. I take metformin 1000mg twice a day and trulicity once a week.

Doctor wants me on 1500 calories.

Did your doctor refer you to a Registered dietician or classes?

elsie6hickman

My husband was diagnosed on July 3, of this year. We decided to change our eating habits and start exercising. Husband went from 234 down to 211 (at present, wants to lose more) and his blood sugar reading hovers around 105. He takes Metformin twice a day, but the Dr. is already talking about cutting it back to once a day or perhaps not at all. Right after he was diagnosed, we took a class - Morning devoted to the disease itself and the afternoon was devoted to food. Dr. won't check his A1C until the next appointment. We love vegetables of all kinds so we haven't had a problem with food. There are so many recipes out there for low carb, we have eaten well. Since we have been on this eating plan, my husband is back to his normal energetic self. He walks at least 30 minutes every day, but he's also been motivated to do a lot of project around the house. I actually think that his getting Type 2 has saved both of our lives.

rockin_rhon

I have already have been to the classes. I just need to buckle down. And eat right.

rockin_rhon

Praise this morning my blood sugar was 104.

Jimb376mfp

rockin_rhon wrote: »

I have already have been to the classes. I just need to buckle down. And eat right.

I was T2D when I began WEIGHT WATCHERS @ 376# in 2013 at age 65.

Lost weight (-195) Made Goal Weight 184 May 2018 and go to aqua aerobics and swimming and now off all Rx meds for T2D.

T2D can be controlled through proper diet and exercise.

rockin_rhon

Praise again this morning 117 blood sugar. Maybe this is because I'm off work.