I beat my type 2 diabetes into submision.

zezelryck
zezelryck Posts: 251 Member
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A couple of years a go I got my myself into a sorry condition, but having a bad heart meant I had to do something about it. I joined slimming world and took up swimming. I started dieting on May 31st 2013 weighing in at a hefty 329lb. Today I weigh 185lb.

Last week I had my yearly diabetic blood test, the one where they can tell your blood sugars for the last 13 weeks. Don't know what its called as I am not too medical, anyhow the results came back and today I got a call from my doctors to tell me I no longer need to take any medication for diabetes. Seems like I kicked it into touch by losing 144lb. I will always be classed as a diabetic so I am told but at least it is under control. I achieved this all through good diet and exercise. If you have Type 2 diabetes then don't give up, I have shown it is very possible to control it and I am just an ordinary Joe or Allan. It just takes a little planning, some good advice and a touch of will power. Mainly a complete lifestyle change.

Below is a photo of my before and the stage I am at now journey.

Good Luck with your journeys.

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  • zezelryck
    zezelryck Posts: 251 Member
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  • ldnmaggie
    ldnmaggie Posts: 222 Member
    Bloomin' Amazing!!!! xxx :flowerforyou:
  • UncoveringAmy
    UncoveringAmy Posts: 14
    Woooooooooah! That is an amazing transformation! Great work.
  • Fuzzipeg
    Fuzzipeg Posts: 2,301 Member
    I think you have said it all. Such a brilliant achievement. I expect you feel great as everything is coming back together, enjoy the fruits of Your achievements..
  • shinyshinyy
    shinyshinyy Posts: 1
    WOW well done!! you've done amazingly, diabetes is something I'm very cautious about thanks to my grandfather having it, inspirational!
  • Rays_Wife
    Rays_Wife Posts: 1,173 Member
    Way to kick butt!! :drinker:
  • charmarbobar
    charmarbobar Posts: 251 Member
    Way to go! Congrats on taking charge of your health!
  • emilyasdf
    emilyasdf Posts: 354 Member
    Nice!
  • alisonmarytuck
    alisonmarytuck Posts: 68 Member
    Amazing achievement and sorting the diabetes is a huge bonus. Well done, I am SO impressed ????
  • LastFighter
    LastFighter Posts: 175 Member
    Awesome job. Former rugby player?
  • bjstru
    bjstru Posts: 15 Member
    way to go!!!!!
  • perseverance14
    perseverance14 Posts: 1,364 Member
    Great job, you look great!
  • MEK1960
    MEK1960 Posts: 50 Member
    Amazing AND inspiring! You have taken back your life!
  • lkilton
    lkilton Posts: 105 Member
    Fantastic!!
  • missigus
    missigus Posts: 207 Member
    Amazing accomplishment!
  • marialynn2014
    marialynn2014 Posts: 89 Member
    Great job! That should always be our #1 goal, to make sure we are healthy :) I'm sure you are an inspiration to all the diabetics on this site. You really can improve! And, just FYI, the test is A1C :happy:
  • GlucernaBrand
    GlucernaBrand Posts: 486
    What an inspiring story and congratulations on taking back your health. What are the top changes you made that helped you lose weight? Hearing about what helps others reach their goals can be really motivating. ~Lynn /Glucerna
  • PJPrimrose
    PJPrimrose Posts: 916 Member
    Amazing!!! Wow!!!
  • BRA_S
    BRA_S Posts: 111 Member
    Awesome job. =)
  • spirit095
    spirit095 Posts: 1,017 Member
    Way to go!! That's just so awesome :bigsmile:
  • kingalec
    kingalec Posts: 2
    Way to go!!! I have type 2 diabetes also,but reading your story has given me new hope.I started at 360 pounds and now i'm at 347.Its hard and i have a long way to go but reading your story tells me not to give up.Looking at your picture i thought i was looking at myself.THANK YOU!!
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    awesome job! It's a great feeling when your doctor says you no longer need meds!
  • luminajd
    luminajd Posts: 64 Member
    That is AWESOME!!!!!
  • Laughter_Girl
    Laughter_Girl Posts: 2,226 Member
    Your succes with the scale and diabetes are amazing. Congratulations!!!!!
  • Fattackler2013
    Fattackler2013 Posts: 142 Member
    That's fantastic. You look a lot more healthier and I bet that you feel a lot better too. Well done :D
  • DaniDC28
    DaniDC28 Posts: 83 Member
    Congratulations!!! Well done! :smile:
  • divainsneakers
    divainsneakers Posts: 397 Member
    Amazing job on the weight loss and the improvement of your health!
  • sherambler
    sherambler Posts: 303 Member
    Such good news! Congrats. My father was recently diagnosed as pre-diabetic and to be quite honest, I'm surprised I haven't been given a similar diagnosis. With the reality of my father's condition hitting so close to home, I'm glad to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
  • mangozulu
    mangozulu Posts: 90 Member
    Well done!
  • soupandlettuce
    soupandlettuce Posts: 114 Member
    Inspiring!

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