1st checkup - success
SanjiSun
Posts: 69 Member
Today I had my first check up at the endocrinologist since my initial diagnosis mid July.
Based on my own glucose level checking I was confident that my A1c was good, but there was this slight doubt left. What if my glucose meter doesn't work properly?
Anyway, my A1c is 5.3 , and when he said that I obviously do not need the meds anymore I told him that I never took them in the first place. Furthermore he told me that now I only need to test once a month, and I don't need to come back to him. Unless my levels go up again, of course.
I count myself lucky that my body reacted very well to the changes I made.
However, I'm under no illusion that I'm cured. I just bought time , and plan to continue to do everything possible to stay of the meds as long as possible.
Everyone's diabetes is different, but this worked for me:
Exercise, exercise, exercise: this showed immediate results. I started with walking, then added strength training and now kung fu
Nutrition: currently doing low-carb (typically below 100 g per day), low gi around 1500 net calories.. as I'm still in the weight loss phase
Lost 37 pounds so far, stopped smoking and there are countless other NSVs.
Couldn't be happier
Based on my own glucose level checking I was confident that my A1c was good, but there was this slight doubt left. What if my glucose meter doesn't work properly?
Anyway, my A1c is 5.3 , and when he said that I obviously do not need the meds anymore I told him that I never took them in the first place. Furthermore he told me that now I only need to test once a month, and I don't need to come back to him. Unless my levels go up again, of course.
I count myself lucky that my body reacted very well to the changes I made.
However, I'm under no illusion that I'm cured. I just bought time , and plan to continue to do everything possible to stay of the meds as long as possible.
Everyone's diabetes is different, but this worked for me:
Exercise, exercise, exercise: this showed immediate results. I started with walking, then added strength training and now kung fu
Nutrition: currently doing low-carb (typically below 100 g per day), low gi around 1500 net calories.. as I'm still in the weight loss phase
Lost 37 pounds so far, stopped smoking and there are countless other NSVs.
Couldn't be happier
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Well done!!0
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That's great news and those are great tips. Congrats!0
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Exercise and a sensible low-carb diet are key. Big congratulations for all your victories!0
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Well done!! Those are the best changes. You should be proud of yourself, and you are definitely and inspiration to us all.
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Fantastic! So happy for you!0
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Congratulations 0
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Congratulations you. Motivation for the rest of us 0
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That's really great to hear. Thank you for sharing. Every success story is a great incentive to all of us to keep on keeping on. Well done, it's a just reward for all your efforts.0
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That is so fantastic!0
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Wonderful!!! I had my 3 month follow-up today too and will post on another thread - I am overjoyed with my results.0
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Wonderful News..Well Done!0
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5.3 is awesome. I know how hard you've been working at this, so it's great you are getting the payoff. Keep it up man!!0
