Excited about my upcoming Doctor visit!

jfswitham
jfswitham Posts: 4
in Success Stories
Type II diabetes for 17+ years.

Since my initial doctor visit on June 20, 2012 I have lost 42 lbs - SW 315 - CW 273. I am hoping to lose another medication from my daily routine also. So far I have cut my insulin intake on a daily basis from 120 units per day to 50 units. I have also stopped 2 medications completely and cut one medication by 50%.

I am excited because my doctor told me that it was unrealistic to think about keeping my blood sugars below an A1c average of 6.0, considering that within the last year I had A1c readings of 12.3 (glucose average of 306).

When I look at my meter averages today the 90 day ready sits at 100 - an A1c average of 5.1!!!:happy:

FYI - my tracker weight is based on my SW when I joined MFP one month after the initial doctor visit of 6/2012

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  • eandrsmom
    eandrsmom Posts: 119
    Awesome job!!!! All that hard work is definitely paying off!
  • shirleygirl910
    shirleygirl910 Posts: 503 Member
    Good job. I was always told diabetes is irreversable, but I'm meeting more people who thorugh diet and exercise are lessening their medications or now controlling it just through diet and exercise.
  • jfswitham
    jfswitham Posts: 4
    Visit update - My A1c registered 5.3, down from 6.8 in June. My total Cholesterol value is 115, my weight was 271 - 44lbs down since starting. My BMI dropped from 42 to 38.

    The doctor was very happy and so was I. I also dropped another oral medication bringing my total to 3 stopped, one cut by 50% and my insulin intake is now around 25-35 units a day compared to 120 a day in June. Again - my ticker shows my SW when I joined MFP in July.
  • lisabinco
    lisabinco Posts: 1,016 Member
    Good job. I was always told diabetes is irreversable, but I'm meeting more people who thorugh diet and exercise are lessening their medications or now controlling it just through diet and exercise.
    There are lots of things doctors say are irreversible, but with proper nutrition and exercise, they are cured. The only diabetes that is irreversible is Type I diabetes; the Type II diabetes is almost always cured with proper nutrition and exercise (which results in healthy weight loss). Lots of people think high blood pressure is irreversible, too, and just part of aging; but it is simply a matter of proper nutrition and exercise (again, which results in weight loss). I'm living proof of that.
    I'm always glad to see someone regain their health without drugs/surgery. Especially the young folks. Don't let any doctor tell you that something like cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure or Type II diabetes is just part of getting older. It's just not true.
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    Great results well done you
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    Congrats to you! This is what it is really all about. Not fitting into the sexy new bathing suit, but being HEALTHY!!! Your doctor is going to be super excited too! I saw mine today for the first time since I started losing weight, and he almost did the happy dance!!!!

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