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    I beat my type 2 diabetes into submision.

    Posts: 251 Member
    edited February 21 in Success Stories
    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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    • Posts: 251 Member
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    • Posts: 222 Member
      Bloomin' Amazing!!!! xxx :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 14
      Woooooooooah! That is an amazing transformation! Great work.
    • Posts: 2,303 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..
    • Posts: 1
      WOW well done!! you've done amazingly, diabetes is something I'm very cautious about thanks to my grandfather having it, inspirational!
    • Posts: 1,173 Member
      Way to kick butt!! :drinker:
    • Posts: 251 Member
      Way to go! Congrats on taking charge of your health!
    • Posts: 354 Member
      Nice!
    • Posts: 68 Member
      Amazing achievement and sorting the diabetes is a huge bonus. Well done, I am SO impressed ????
    • Posts: 175 Member
      Awesome job. Former rugby player?
    • Posts: 15 Member
      way to go!!!!!
    • Posts: 1,364 Member
      Great job, you look great!
    • Posts: 50 Member
      Amazing AND inspiring! You have taken back your life!
    • Posts: 105 Member
      Fantastic!!
    • Posts: 207 Member
      Amazing accomplishment!
    • 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:
    • 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
    • Posts: 916 Member
      Amazing!!! Wow!!!
    • Posts: 111 Member
      Awesome job. =)
    • Posts: 1,017 Member
      Way to go!! That's just so awesome :bigsmile:
    • 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!!
    • Posts: 5,754 Member
      awesome job! It's a great feeling when your doctor says you no longer need meds!
    • Posts: 64 Member
      That is AWESOME!!!!!
    • Posts: 2,226 Member
      Your succes with the scale and diabetes are amazing. Congratulations!!!!!
    • 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
    • Posts: 83 Member
      Congratulations!!! Well done! :smile:
    • Posts: 397 Member
      Amazing job on the weight loss and the improvement of your health!
    • 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.
    • Posts: 90 Member
      Well done!
    • Posts: 114 Member
      Inspiring!
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