Hi everyone, I'm new here
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Hi everyone, I'm new to MFP and very happy to find such a lively and supportive forum for Type 2 folks. In sugar addict mode I have been off the wagon for a while and it has caught up with me. I know it's time to get serious and save myself while I still can. My current A1C is 10.7, morning BS was 245. I have hit the bottom.
It's nice to meet you, and I look forward to getting to know you! Carol in TN
It's nice to meet you, and I look forward to getting to know you! Carol in TN
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Hi Carol and welcome! You'll find a lot of support and encouragement here. I hope that you also talk with your doctor and work with a diabetes educator to get their support in managing diabetes. You're making a good start! ~Lynn /Glucerna0
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Thanks, Lynn. I appreciate the 'atta girl' and I have a date with the doc soon. I am already cringing, lol0
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One step at a time, right? It sounds like you'll have some positive changes to tell your doctor about at your next visit. ~Lynn /Glucerna0
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Welcome. You are not alone. It does help to share. This group is amazing. Good luck!0
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Hi, I'm Kate.Feel free to add
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Welcome!
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Thanks! I have gathered up a treadmill and a recumbent bike at home, hoping to get a daily routine going. I love to knit and look forward to knitting while I'm pedaling!0
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These are excellent ideas Carol! I've never tried knitting while riding a stationary bike but I guess that way you move both your legs and your hands! ~Lynn /Glucerna0
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Hi everyone
I'm new here too, I'm 57 and I have been a diabetic since Nov.2006.
Last April I started have bad labs and my blood sugars were out of
contol, I was taking 50units of Lantis, 10 units of Byetta x2day, 12
units of Humalog before meals and a sliding scale in between.. My
Liver enzymes were over 1000,my Dr. and I discussed having gastric
bypass surgery. I had vertical sleeve surgery on July 29,13. Before
surgery I weighed 266 , went om pre op diet for 4 1/2 weeks, day of
surgery I weighed 242, post op I've lost a total of 71 weight is 198
as of Jan. 2,14..I only take 20 units of Lantis and rarely take 1 or 2 units
of Humalog, I feel really good I went from a size 3x to 18 pants, lg., shirt.
I look forward to getting to know everyone, and for all the spport I can get.0 -
Hi everyone
I'm new here too, I'm 57 and I have been a diabetic since Nov.2006.
Last April I started have bad labs and my blood sugars were out of
contol, I was taking 50units of Lantis, 10 units of Byetta x2day, 12
units of Humalog before meals and a sliding scale in between.. My
Liver enzymes were over 1000,my Dr. and I discussed having gastric
bypass surgery. I had vertical sleeve surgery on July 29,13. Before
surgery I weighed 266 , went om pre op diet for 4 1/2 weeks, day of
surgery I weighed 242, post op I've lost a total of 71 weight is 198
as of Jan. 2,14..I only take 20 units of Lantis and rarely take 1 or 2 units
of Humalog, I feel really good I went from a size 3x to 18 pants, lg., shirt.
I look forward to getting to know everyone, and for all the spport I can get.
HI! Sounds like you are well on your way to excellent health....congratulations!! They call diabetes "the silent killer" because you don't really feel sick and the symptoms are usually a minor annoyance....like thirst or, in my case, chronic yeast infections. I suspected I had T2 a year before I was diagnosed but I didn't want to believe it...no one in my family had diabetes. Thankfully, I only take Metformin now and I hope to be off that eventually. Continued success with controlling your diabetes and congrats on your weight loss!0 -
Thanks for sharing your story Shadylady, and it's wonderful to hear that you're feeling so good. ~Lynn /Glucerna0
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I seldom used my treadmill and was depressed when it came to exercising UNTIL i started walking outside. I enjoy it alot more then the treadmill. Since Im in the south, the cold doesn't stop me very often. I use it as time to catch up with friends because I leave with a full battery on my phone. If Im in a good conversation the walk ends too quickly!0
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Hi I'm Kathy feel free to add me.0
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I like the way you've found a way to enjoy exercise Tracy! ~Lynn /Glucerna0
