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edited November 2024 in Success Stories
So the big news of the day is I'm officially off my diabetes medication! We went to the doctor today and got the blood test results. My A1C was 5.8, down from 7.2 in December. 5.8 is more or less in the normal range. In December the doctor wanted to put me on a second medication as my A1C was high. I refused to be put on another drug. So I knuckled down, lost weight and started running. The pay off is I'm not on any medication at all! The doctor was almost as happy as I was! I owe a huge debt of gratitude to this site. I may not post all that often but I do read a lot of posts and so much of what you guys post makes sense. A lot of you probably don't realize how many people you affect with your wise words. Counting calories, getting active, running, it has all contributed to my success.

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  • Posts: 3 Member
    That is such an awesome story-turning your health around is the biggest reward of all! Great job!
  • Posts: 14,464 Member
    *thumbs up*
  • Posts: 74 Member
    Dave_GettingFit wrote: »
    So the big news of the day is I'm officially off my diabetes medication! We went to the doctor today and got the blood test results. My A1C was 5.8, down from 7.2 in December. 5.8 is more or less in the normal range. In December the doctor wanted to put me on a second medication as my A1C was high. I refused to be put on another drug. So I knuckled down, lost weight and started running. The pay off is I'm not on any medication at all! The doctor was almost as happy as I was! I owe a huge debt of gratitude to this site. I may not post all that often but I do read a lot of posts and so much of what you guys post makes sense. A lot of you probably don't realize how many people you affect with your wise words. Counting calories, getting active, running, it has all contributed to my success.

    Great job!
  • Posts: 114 Member
    I'm really happy for you, because diabetes is awful.
  • Posts: 43 Member
    You are an inspiration. We forget sometimes that our doctors want us healthy. Mine has been a huge cheerleader.
  • Posts: 30 Member
    I just started medication. Unfortunately all the Sport and nutrition did not help to lower my morning blood sugar which leads to my 6.3 hbA1c. I am not even 30 yet. I still hope to turn it around somehow
  • Posts: 41 Member
    That's awesome!
  • Posts: 1,422 Member
    Fantastic job!!
  • Posts: 196 Member
    That is awesome!! I am hoping for a sub 6 a1c in two weeks myself. Keep it up.
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  • Posts: 22,001 Member
    Awesome accomplishment OP !!!! Great news.
  • Posts: 830 Member
    :# nice!!
  • Posts: 1,771 Member
    fantastic!
  • Posts: 25 Member
    Way to go!
  • Posts: 2,226 Member
    Congratulations! Sharing your success will definitely encourage others to keep pushing for better health. You have just proven that IT IS POSSIBLE to get off of medication. Go you!!!!
  • Posts: 413 Member
    Dave_GettingFit wrote: »
    So the big news of the day is I'm officially off my diabetes medication! We went to the doctor today and got the blood test results. My A1C was 5.8, down from 7.2 in December.
    Congrats Dave. I similarly was 9.5 on my A1C this time last year. I'm 5.1 now. No more shots or pills for me. This weight loss stuff is great!

  • Posts: 196 Member
    Great news! I am on the borderline, so I was hoping weight loss and exercise would help. I did buy a glucose meter and have noticed my reading have moved into the normal range. Thanks for posting your success!
  • Posts: 199 Member
    At my last ac1 checkup it was also 5.8. Last July my blood sugar was a little over 300. The dr. wanted to put me on medican but I said let me try by changing my food and losing weight. Here I am 10 months later, 98 pounds lighter and a good blood sugar level. Still have at least 80 pounds to go.
    So proud for the journey you took and the accomplishment you achieved.
  • Posts: 196 Member
    kratschie wrote: »
    I just started medication. Unfortunately all the Sport and nutrition did not help to lower my morning blood sugar which leads to my 6.3 hbA1c. I am not even 30 yet. I still hope to turn it around somehow

    Hopefully losing more weight will help
  • Posts: 458 Member
    Thanks everyone! I'm happy to share my success if it helps inspire others to do the same. It's such a relief to be off the meds. I know I can't get complacent but I didn't come this far to just fall off the wagon. I'm in it for life. Never again will I be over 200 lbs!
  • Posts: 21 Member
    Great job!!
    My story is similar to yours. My doctor also wanted to put me on meds. I said no I have to try and I have literally worked my *kitten* off. I lost over 80 pounds and my levels are normal. It's been 9 months but I'm determined to stay drug free as long as I can
  • Posts: 13 Member
    You have just summed up so much....how so much disease is fixable by a little willpower.... and how our country has succumbed to trillions of meds when we just need to be better stewards of our bodies. I have lost #30 and have also vowed never to be over 200 lbs ever again. I am a nurse and have just wanted to shake people and get them to do exactly what you did. Guess what... I bet you won't have back pain or need a knee replacement, either.... well done! Inspriational!
  • Posts: 77 Member
    Great job! I'm hoping for the same. While I'm still on meds, I cut it down to half the amount and find when I exercise in the evening, my fasting bs is much better.
  • Posts: 4 Member
    It's really encouraging to read this ! Well done !! I don't have diabetes but did have gestational diabetes, my dad and uncles are type 2 diabetics and seeing the health problems my dad has had has made me make major changes :)
  • Posts: 108 Member
    Dave_GettingFit wrote: »
    So the big news of the day is I'm officially off my diabetes medication! We went to the doctor today and got the blood test results. My A1C was 5.8, down from 7.2 in December. 5.8 is more or less in the normal range. In December the doctor wanted to put me on a second medication as my A1C was high. I refused to be put on another drug. So I knuckled down, lost weight and started running. The pay off is I'm not on any medication at all! The doctor was almost as happy as I was! I owe a huge debt of gratitude to this site. I may not post all that often but I do read a lot of posts and so much of what you guys post makes sense. A lot of you probably don't realize how many people you affect with your wise words. Counting calories, getting active, running, it has all contributed to my success.

    This is great!! I'm due for a 2nd blood draw in early July. My A1C was at 11.2 and I'm hoping to get down to at least 7 or else the doctor will add a higher dosage to my medication. I asked if dropping from 11.2 to <7 is possible in 2 months and he said that he has a patient that did more in 3 months. Whether or not it's true, I think he was challenging me to get off my butt and take Diabetes seriously. It's been about a month and I've dropped 20lbs so far and my blood sugar is consistently in range. I don't want to take meds, I don't want to rely on meds and I sure as hell don't want to take insulin shots.

    Thank you Dave, you've inspired me more!
  • Posts: 1 Member
    Wow! Outstanding
  • Posts: 5 Member
    THAT IS SOOOO AMAZING!! YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD! WHAT AN INSPIRATION!
  • Posts: 100 Member
    Congratulations!!!! Saying no to new meds, changing your lifestyle and being able to get off your old meds! Amazing job! Just awesome!
  • Posts: 458 Member
    Thanks everyone! I feel so relieved and proud to have achieved this. I ran my first three miler the other day and yesterday I ran 2 and a half miles. When I started I couldn't even run a mile. The more I succeed the more I'm inspired to go out and do more. This is my life now. I know I will never return to who I used to be, when that lifestyle is what led to my becoming diabetic in the first place.
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