I beat my type 2 diabetes into submision.
zezelryck
Posts: 251 Member
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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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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Bloomin' Amazing!!!! xxx :flowerforyou:0
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Woooooooooah! That is an amazing transformation! Great work.0
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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..0
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WOW well done!! you've done amazingly, diabetes is something I'm very cautious about thanks to my grandfather having it, inspirational!0
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Way to kick butt!! :drinker:0
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Way to go! Congrats on taking charge of your health!0
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Nice!0
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Amazing achievement and sorting the diabetes is a huge bonus. Well done, I am SO impressed ????0
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Awesome job. Former rugby player?0
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way to go!!!!!0
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Great job, you look great!0
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Amazing AND inspiring! You have taken back your life!0
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Fantastic!!0
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Amazing accomplishment!0
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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:0
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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 /Glucerna0
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Amazing!!! Wow!!!0
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Awesome job.0
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Way to go!! That's just so awesome :bigsmile:0
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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!!0
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awesome job! It's a great feeling when your doctor says you no longer need meds!0
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That is AWESOME!!!!!0
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Your succes with the scale and diabetes are amazing. Congratulations!!!!!0
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That's fantastic. You look a lot more healthier and I bet that you feel a lot better too. Well done0
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Congratulations!!! Well done!0
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Amazing job on the weight loss and the improvement of your health!0
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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.0
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Well done!0
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Inspiring!0
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