Hi my name is PeJay. Was diagnosed T2 a couple of weeks ago at AIC 6.8. MD gave me three months to bring this under control with changing food habits and exercise. Have been a member of MFP since 2007 but slacked off while dealing with other life events. I needed all the information I can gained from those who have/are walking this path.

Hello Everyone,

I am a Type 2 diabetic since 2008. I'm on medication and diet to keep my numbers in line and in the beginning it wasn't really working, which lead to me finally being diagnosed with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. We went through a bunch of different ones, finally settled on some that are keeping my A1C and glucose levels to a reasonable level. But no matter how good I eat and exercise, the weight is just not coming off.

It's been very difficult.

The neuropathy was making it hard to do most exercises, especially the one I can do at work - walk. It got so bad, it was all I could do not to cry at my desk after a walk. Finally, I had enough and went to an orthopedic shoe store. I've had my new shoes for about 4 days now and I can walk again. They still hurt a little, but nothing like they used to after a walk. I'm back walking and I'm going to work back up to four 11 minute walks per day. Right now, I'm at 2.

Sorry to ramble on, I'm really looking forward to meeting all of you and being able to give, as well as receive, support in this diet battle.

Dawn

My name is Tonya and I do not have diabetes but have recently been told I am pre-diabetic. I took immediate actions and didn't wait for the general heathcare diabetic course with a registered dietician (next class was a 3 weeks to a month away). I paid a slightly higher cost for a one on one session. So far, I have followed the advice very closely. I am monitoring my carb intake (no more than 100-130 carbs per day). As a result, I am losing weight and I am periodically checking my glucose levels. I have not had a spike since making these changes. All my results have been very normal. A few in the discomfort zone on the before meal check but drop after a meal. One thing that took the pressure off the carb restrictioon was her telling me to disregard the sugar levels in the food, the calorie count, etc and to only concentrate on the carbs. She said when carbs are measured all of these counts are taken into consideration. It works for me. Myfitnesspal has also been heaven sent. Unlike Weight Watchers online application and site, I love the fact that it tracks everything to include carbs. Weight Watchers only tracked the calories (not knocking Weight Watchers). In this situation, it is important for me to pay attention to my carbs. In the pre-diabetic stage, I do not plan to ever enter the diabetic stage which is why I joined this group. I want to read and learn from people who have experiences and lesson learneds or new discoveries that I can choose to consider without the pressure of getting people to close into my business in face to face conversations. My goal in this group is to receive education.

Hello. My name is Charlotte and I am 49 years old from Denmark. I got diagnosed with diabetes in 2010. My father had it and my brother was diagnosed about the same time as I was.

I have lost through Madlog 55,11 lbs, and now I am started here and I have lost already about 7 lbs.

I do not eat animal fat, if I can avoid it, or sugar, but I tend to overeat. But so far operate this program really well for me.

Charlotte

Hi Wendy!

It's very natural to feel scared. Take this as an opportunity to get things on track. For me, being diagnosed was a blessing in disguise. I'm the fittest I've been in 20 years.

After the gathering stage you might feel you're in the hopeless stage because everything will feel so confusing. You will read so much that is conflicting. I think most everyone on here will agree that daily exercise and testing your blood often are big components to numbers control.

I am a big fan of Dr. Bernstein's book and highly recommend you add that to your research. On the flip side, I oppose the American Diabetes Association and their 1980's propaganda. I researched my endocrinologist who was more in line with Dr. B's treatments and is current with modern medical studies. I now run non-daibetic numbers but always know I'm only a plate of pasta away from being in the diabetic zone.

I guess what I'm trying to say is being scared is natural but seize the day, find a good primary care doctor or Endo who isn't stuck in the 80's and eat to your meter.

P.S. what are your starting numbers (i.e., fasting glucose and a1c)?

My number were (fasting) 313, and A1c was 10.6. I am taking 500 mg of Metformin, at night, but now I know to take with my dinner!

Thanks again for any suggestions you can give me!

Wendy

I'm glad you're not sitting around. Keep up the good work and with a round turn on things, you should start seeing your numbers drop pretty quick.

2nd part of the experiment_ I took a 1 mole walk. Down to 306! Now it's time for lunch.

it was instant natural organic apple cinnimon oatmeal. I had told the dr, being sarcastic, GREAT-- I just made a Costco run and got my favorite oatmeal. She told me that I might be able to have it.- to try it. So, I tried it, and fail! I think I'll wait a bit and just have eggs for breakfast for now. I'll try again another time with steel cut oats, I think, homemade.

Hi, Debra! I'm Wendy- and I'm new to the group (and Diabetes, too!) This seems like a great group. Welcome!

Don,
I'm following along on this topic as we are headed to Disney on a few weeks!