Kicking pre-diabetes

patchesgizmo

Way to go, I am on that journey myself. I am down 14 lbs and working to keep it going. I have a long long path yet to go.

yo_andi

I'm not sure if this counts as a success story as I still have a looooong way to go.... but - I just had blood results back and I'm no longer pre-diabetic! Still got a lot of work to do, and the fasting glucose is still at the high end of normal, but - back in the safe zone after losing just 20 pounds!

Awesome work! That's what I am trying to get to as well.

verptwerp

Oh, that's a wonderful start !

A similar thing happened to me ...... classic case of denial, of course ....... in spite of my doctor's warnings, I let myself get to a point where I needed diabetic meds ...... was so shocked that I immediately made small changes in food & cooking methods ...... I knew abrupt changes would never last ....... then I began walking around the neighborhood ....... eventually bought a treadmill & actually used it LOL After losing 25# the doc took me off the meds ....... (but my health insurance company still labels me a diabetic)

For the past 2 years I've maintained a 40+ lb loss ...... fast food places are a thing of the past ....... I go to the gym 5-6 days a week for cardio, weights and yoga ...... my husband also lost some weight ....... when we dine out, I always have a huge salad with a protein and double veggies, no starch ....... it's an easily-managed lifestyle .....

But a woman's (or man's) work is never done when it comes to health ...... my new doctor is encouraging me to lose an additional 10-15# ...... plus really amp up the cardio ....... and I'm game !

Best of luck on your journey ..... one meal at a time, one step at a time !

eesmetana

That's awesome, congratulations!

diverdiver

My Doctor told me I was pre-diabetes back in March. I go Thrusday to see if I've beaten it. I hope I have good news as well...

My fingers are crossed for you! Good luck!

diverdiver

Thanks for all your lovely comments guys! And good luck to all of you!