NSV I beat diabetes

thomasblastind

Three months ago, right after I had just started to shed weight, I was diagnosed with diabetes. It was devastating. My doctor told me he would give me three months to try and bring my blood sugar down and if I couldn't we would need to talk about treatment.

One month after my diagnosis I had to go to my doctor to get checked out for something unrelated. At that point I had lost around 20lbs and I was feeling really good. My doctor was shocked to see my progress! While he was there I confessed to him I was worried that my blood sugar was high and I wasn't currently being treated for it. He told me not to worry about it. If I had come in there having not lost any weight or changed my life we would have been having a different conversation he said. He would have put me on medication and had me go to the eye doctor but since I was trying he had confidence that I could beat it. I said, "You mean people get this diagnosis and don't do anything about it?" I was shocked when he told me a lot of people just give up and would rather be on pills the rest of their lives. I could not believe that.

Today I received the results from my follow up three month blood test and I am happy to say I am now in the normal blood sugar range! I can't believe it! I don't know how to feel right now. In that three months I have completely changed how I ate, walked well over 100 miles, and lost 67 lbs! I didn't know it was possible to feel this good. I am so happy I didn't give up!

This forum has been such a great motivation since I have started to lose weight. Reading about other peoples success has really helped me get my mind where it needs to be to envision my own. I wanted to give back a little bit and post a NSV of my own and hopefully it will help someone else down the line.
Thanks

Sharon_73

Now that is a good news story! Congratulations! Keep up the good work you know you can do it!!!

rdkstar

Congrats on making such a difference in your life. Keep up the great work. :flowerforyou:

bwogilvie

Congratulations! That's a great story. Keep it up!

acpgee

Great news and congrats. I managed to reverse my type 2 diagnosis too though it took me longer to lose the weight. I was originally prescribed quite a lot of metformin but my last hba1c after 4 months without medication was 5.0 so in the middle of the normal zone. The research below helped me immensely. It contends that type 2 is caused by excess fat in the liver and pancreas and losing enough visceral fat can reverse all symptoms.

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/magres/research/diabetes/reversal.htm

thomasblastind

Thank you for the replies! I will definitely check out that link.

bear2303

Awesome job!! I am pre-diabetic and only 27 years old and so it is great to hear that you beat it and are doing well! Gives me hope that I can do the same!

ashleyisgreat

Best NSV ever!

PurelyLiving

Congratulations! I know it takes dedication but it is so worth it to hear those numbers are in the normal range once again, right? Keep it up....you probably feel great now and best part is, after losing 67 you have formed lifestyle changes.

runningagainstmyself

Holy moley! Congratulations! That is a SUPER huge accomplishment! Way to go!!

Matrix_Dragon

Way to go buddy. That's a very nice/ awesome accomplishment.

I think I speak for everyone when I say " That's a very good story for inspiration "

Cheers bud

1pandabear

Happy for you Thomas! Well done!

Tigg_er

Way to go buddy. That's a very nice/ awesome accomplishment.

I think I speak for everyone when I say " That's a very good story for inspiration "

Cheers bud

Exactly :drinker: :drinker:

mfp2014mfp

Best NSV Ive had the pleasure of reading, thanks for sharing

CallMeRuPaul

good stuff. I just posted your story on my FB page hoping it'll help someone. congratulations and keep it up.

angieshubin

Fantastic!! Great job and keep up the good work

pinkrose99

That's amazing, well done! I have just recently been diagnosed as a diabetic and I didn't know it was possible to reverse it, this has given me a boost to try harder to lose weight, I only wish I had the will power and ability to do it as quickly as you.
Thanks for sharing your story, I'm sure there are alot more people out there thinking like me that once you have diabetes your stuck with it.

CJisinShape

That's a real success!

luckyme001

Your NSV made me teary! What a great accomplishment!

fooninie

This is GREAT news! Congrats! YOU did it!

Michelle_Padgett13

Well done, sir! High fives to you!

Yagisama

Congratulations!! That is freakin awesome!!

Mar_11

I said, "You mean people get this diagnosis and don't do anything about it?" I was shocked when he told me a lot of people just give up and would rather be on pills the rest of their lives. I could not believe that.

I work for Podiatrists and I feel the same way! I am amazed at the diabetics that come in and are overweight. A little dietary change can go a LONG way on their disease management but they all insist on a "pill" to make them better! Diabetes CAN be reversed with dietary changes! You just have to make the effort and most people want the "easy" way out.

Congrats and BIG HUGS to you! Keep it up!

amflournoy

Thank you soooo much for sharing your story! I am now one pill away from being diabetic free and your story gives me motivation to keep working hard. It's not easy, BUT it can be done. You are a testament to that. Thanks again and GREAT job!!

Dian1701

Wow! Thank you for your post. I was told by my doctor yesterday that I am pre-diabetic. If I continue as I have been, I will be diabetic. I don't want it to get that far. In fact, the conversation I had with my doctor scared me into really looking at myself again. I was afraid that no matter what I do, I'm destined to be diabetic. Your post gives me hope.

perseverance14

Excellent, what a great story.

GlucernaBrand

You really can make important changes that will lead to improved health, and I"m glad you're feeling more confident. There are lots of success stories here to keep you encouraged. ~Lynn /Glucerna

saishyamk

Thanks for Sharing and Congratulations!

If I may ask, what were your highest Blood Sugar Readings?

kdeaux1959

Outstanding. WTG. Better things yet to come.

Redladystl

Best VICTORY ever! Yes, some people can beat diabetes. So glad you didn't give up and sit down. Even happier that you shared your VICTORY! CONGRTULATIONS:drinker: :flowerforyou:

2BeHappy2

I said, "You mean people get this diagnosis and don't do anything about it?" I was shocked when he told me a lot of people just give up and would rather be on pills the rest of their lives. I could not believe that.

I work for Podiatrists and I feel the same way! I am amazed at the diabetics that come in and are overweight. A little dietary change can go a LONG way on their disease management but they all insist on a "pill" to make them better! Diabetes CAN be reversed with dietary changes! You just have to make the effort and most people want the "easy" way out.

Congrats and BIG HUGS to you! Keep it up!

Well that wasn't the case for me.
About 1 1/2 months ago when I was told that I was diabetic, I cried.
I asked her if she would give me some time to reverse it on my own mainly because of my fear of needles.
She said no, that the meds would help me to get my #'s down.
I now fluctuate in the 80's range...mon I was 88 and today I was 81.
I am Not someone who takes or uses pills like they are candy....the most I usually do is a Tylenol or Ibuprofen but that is very rare.
Believe me, needles & pills is Not an easy way out & for those like me, you Never get used to it and Needles do not become your friend just because theyre with every day.
Because my leg was amputated when I was little, as an adult I use crutches when Im at home & a wheelchair when I'm out (mainly for safety reason ie: wet floors from rain or someone spilling something), my fingers ache when I have to grip.
So no, I didn't get the easy way out...I got the painful way out!
I realize & understand that some people do, will & have lost limbs due to this epidemic, fortunately mine was not because of this but I don't want to chance losing another body part.
Because the majority of my life has been without 1 leg, I grew to adjust my life around it BUT I can only imagine life being harder on someone who always had ALL their limbs and then 1 day didn't.
I am not unsusceptible of this happening to me and that would be a travesty since I'm already down to 1 leg.
The full freedom that would be taken from me is just too awful to fathom!