Reducing my diabetes meds and lowest weight since high school!

cszulc

Still in my health and weight loss journey but wanted to share this success.

Type 2 diabetic since Fall 2020 - likely had been for several years prior but never took screenings seriously. Went to new PCP and they took labs - 12.8 A1c so I was diagnosed T2 diabetic and immediately put on 1000mg x 2 daily metformin and 5mg Glipizide ER. Also had borderline high cholesterol. 250lbs at this point.

Took it seriously for a few months but fell back into my ways of eating wrong and not caring - from Fall 2020 to Fall 2022 my A1cs ranged from 6.4-7.4. Not terrible but the two 7+s made my doc bump the Glipizide to 10mg daily. Ranged from 245-270 lbs these two years.

Last November I took a look at my life and decided it was time to change it, forever. I made a drastic career change that was going to give me less stress in life. I rejoined a gym. I took meal planning and nutrition seriously, and used MFP religiously as I had done about a decade prior. Over the last 11 months, I have gone from 270 to 216 pounds, fell in love with group fitness classes, biking and just fitness in general. Feel amazing and can't believe I didn't do this sooner. Haven't been this low weight-wise since the 11th grade!!

But best of all, I had my annual physical yesterday and labs came back GREAT. A1c down to 5.9 - cholesterol and all else all NORMAL. Earlier this year, doc had reduced Glipizide from 10mg to 2.5mg...Today, I am OFF it completely and on Metformin only. I still have more to go in my journey (don't we all, as this is a LIFELONG endeavor) but this is a great moment to celebrate.

chipsgirl123

Many many congratulations on your success!

Lovehaley315

Yesssss girl periodT

OctoberToOctober

Thanks, this is very motivating to me! Congratulations on sticking to your commitment and to your success!

clink0313

Good for you. Awesome work!