Another newbie! Just been diagnosed diabetic :(

nbridgen
nbridgen Posts: 4
edited September 30 in Introduce Yourself
Hi all,

Been fighting it for a while but it's snuck up and got me so thought it was best that I took this whole dieting malarky seriously... Sooo need to lose the tummy but we've been friends for while :)

Look forward to seeing how every one gets on

Cheers

Nick

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  • dwilyums
    dwilyums Posts: 2 Member
    Hey Nick,
    I was diagnosed a type 2 diabetic also. But, after losing 200+ lbs I no longer take any meds. I hope everything works out for you. Welcome
  • nbridgen
    nbridgen Posts: 4
    Cheers Dwilyums,

    Result on the weight loss! that's some dedication.

    Thanks for the welcome

    Nick
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Welcome Nick! I have type 2 diabetes too. My numbers are coming down the more weight I lose. My doctor says I will be off my medications next year.
  • titletown
    titletown Posts: 377 Member
    I'm closing in on 100 lbs lost, have been med free for over 6 months and loving life.

    Type II isn't a death sentence if you take control back.

    Best of luck to you.
  • nbridgen
    nbridgen Posts: 4
    Thanks SK

    I've not been given the meds yet as I need to see the specialist first - had a couple of heart attacks in '06 (was only 36) and it was then that I discovered I had metabolism issues - only need to lose about 30 pounds or so hopefully the meds will only be around for a little while :) Take enough at the mo anyway :)
  • kelika71
    kelika71 Posts: 778 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP!!

    I, too, am a type 2 Diabetic. Like someone else said, it's not a death sentence. Consider it a wake up call. :) Hopefully, you are lucky enough to go through classes like I had to do. Because of the classes and MFP, I was taken off my Diabetic meds today because my A1C is 4.8! You can do this. I'm not saying it will be easy. You'll have setbacks and frustrations but it's how you treat them that matter. Don't let it cause you to throw in the towel. Don't be afraid to ask things. Don't be afraid to lean on people here. :)
    The thing with Diabetes, you don't have to workout to the point you feel like you're going to die. I do, but that's me. If you can get used to doing 3 meals and 2-3 snacks, making sure to move (i.e. walking, cleaning, doing chores, working out, etc) after main meals, you'll use up the carbs in your body efficiently.
    You don't have to go low carb and you don't have to give up anything. Just make sure it fits into your numbers and you can have it. Moderation. :)

    Feel free to add me if you'd like.

    Best wishes!!
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