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icimani
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I saw my primary care Doc yesterday and my A1C (blood sugar) was down to 5.4!
I was on Byetta injections - it's not insulin, but it helps your body use its own insulin more efficiently. 6 months ago we dropped the dosage in half and then 3 months ago we dropped it completely. And now it's staying stable and I don't need to see her for another 6 months! WOOHOO!
Next project: blood pressure meds.
I was hoping to be able to at least drop the dosage, but I can't. Not right now. I've had some medical tests that brought up some PTSD issues so I'm guessing that's what was keeping my BP up. But there's good news there too - a few years ago I probably would've refused the tests, or they would've thrown me into a depression full of PTSD symptoms. But now I'm doing fine - a lot better than I thought I would be.
Progress - gotta love it!
I was on Byetta injections - it's not insulin, but it helps your body use its own insulin more efficiently. 6 months ago we dropped the dosage in half and then 3 months ago we dropped it completely. And now it's staying stable and I don't need to see her for another 6 months! WOOHOO!
Next project: blood pressure meds.
I was hoping to be able to at least drop the dosage, but I can't. Not right now. I've had some medical tests that brought up some PTSD issues so I'm guessing that's what was keeping my BP up. But there's good news there too - a few years ago I probably would've refused the tests, or they would've thrown me into a depression full of PTSD symptoms. But now I'm doing fine - a lot better than I thought I would be.
Progress - gotta love it!
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Oh my gosh!!! That is so great!!! Hard work pays off in a big way! Congrats :happy:0
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That's such a motivating goal. Way to go!0
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That is awesome! Congratulations- I don't know you but I'm really happy for you. I'm always thrilled for people that can reduce their medications and manage their health through diet and exercise- makes me think maybe I can too. Way to go!0
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Wow way to go! My blood pressure dropped a fair amount after just 20 pounds. Congratulations on your weight loss!0
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What awesome news about your A1C! You have much to be proud of. As for the BP meds. I'm a lifer according to my doctor because of genetics. But hopefully eventually you can get off them!0
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Congrats!!! That is truly awesome, and a much better NSV than a new jeans size (although that's always great too....)0
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Congrats! That is amazing and will inspire many and let them know that there is hope, IF they work at it like you have.
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Fantastic! Great work. My A1C was 6.1 at last check, but only on oral meds. Hoping to get off them. Still on BP meds. Working with a naturopathic doc to hopefully get off some of my other meds. Keep up the great work.0
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WTG0
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very proud....WTG!
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That's great news! One less pill to take, another big step towards health!0
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