headed off diabetes med

icimani

I just saw my GP Doc today and my A1c is down to 4.3!!!

The highest I ever was was 5.1 so I was still considered borderline diabetic. Over the last 4 years or so I've lost about 115 lbs, 35 lbs in the last 6 months and my blood sugars have been heading down. My blood sugars seem to respond to weight (as opposed to genetics) so the Doc said that if I continue to lose weight she can see me going off of the med completely. For now, we're cutting the dosage in half and will do a recheck in 3 months to make sure everything is still stabilized.

On my way to a healthier lifestyle!

surfteam1689

Congratulations! Focus on a high fiber diet. You can even use Metamucil - 2 tablespoons into 16 ounces of water every evening or morning - just get the sugarfree kind. Mix with a fork. Fiber will cleanse your stomach. Also, start building muscle by doing standing squats, good-mornings, knee-lifts (with alternating arm lifts as if you are reaching to the sky), etc. Start by doing 10 per morning of each and then 10 per evening. Add 5 per week. Muscle will help burn more sugar, thus getting that out of your system. Blessings!

pg3ibew

Awesome!!!

lisabinco

Well done!
I've been off high-blood pressure meds for over a month now and am overjoyed not to have to take ANY medications anymore. I feel your joy!

MsTanya77

This is an EXCELLENT REPORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KAR1959

You are amazing! What a wonderful report. I'm hoping to get the same result one day. I began taking meds for diabetes about 5 years ago....definitely weight related. I'm only on on med now and hope to get off of it when I lose this weight. Again congrats!

gratefulandrelentless

Wow! What an accomplishment. You must be so excited. Congratulations! Just think of the wonders your new lifestyle is doing for your body. CONGRATULATIONS!

TheEmi

Way to go! I am very happy for you and your progress.

navygunner

That is awesome, my A1C got as high as 6 which is terrible, I was taking Actos. Through a good eating regimen and exercise I have now been off Actos, or any diabetes medication for 6 months. My A1C at my last visit was 4.5. I know just how you feel!!! Keep it up and let us know when you get off the meds.

sissidevore

congrats! i am type one diabetic, so i must be on shots the rest of my life. but my last a1c was 8.5, so a 4 is fantastic! congrats once again! i am sooo jealous!