The Dr. said, my diabetes is...

titletown
titletown Posts: 377 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
"Completely under control"

Blood pressure: aside from what she called "white coat syndrome", totally acceptable.

Cholesterol is just a bit elevated yet, but I'll take it!

Here are my A1C numbers from the past, while I was being treated with a litany of medications:

09/05/08
8.3

05/27/09
7.2

02/03/10
7.8

05/24/10
6.7

...and since I decided enough was enough and really buckled down, lost between 90 and 100 lbs total, and quit taking my meds against my Dr's recommendations last December:

06/21/11
5.4

Has it been easy?

Hell No!

Was it worth it?

Hell yes, words cannot describe how I'm feeling right now, and I'm not done yet.

I still plan on losing another 10-15 lbs and improving my strength and cardio a ton yet.

Life is good!

Later, off to get my *kitten* kicked by Shawn T in Insanity Upper Body! ;)

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  • bigredhearts
    bigredhearts Posts: 428
    congrats! overall health is the biggest reward in each and every one of our journeys and it looks like your doing superb! keep it up!
  • Aeriel
    Aeriel Posts: 864 Member
    Congratulations! That is a huge accomplishment and boost to your health!
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    That is absolutely fantastic! I am so happy to see that you are focused on good quality health! I bet you feel wonderful!
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    sorry, double post
  • NancyAnne1960
    NancyAnne1960 Posts: 500 Member
    AWESOME!!! AWESOME!!! AWESOME!!! You are my hero!!! I'm so glad for you!! It can be done!
  • jmruef
    jmruef Posts: 824 Member
    Out FREAKIN' standing! :smile: :smile: :smile: :flowerforyou:
  • vhuber
    vhuber Posts: 8,779 Member
    "Completely under control"

    Blood pressure: aside from what she called "white coat syndrome", totally acceptable.

    Cholesterol is just a bit elevated yet, but I'll take it!

    Here are my A1C numbers from the past, while I was being treated with a litany of medications:

    09/05/08
    8.3

    05/27/09
    7.2

    02/03/10
    7.8

    05/24/10
    6.7

    ...and since I decided enough was enough and really buckled down, lost between 90 and 100 lbs total, and quit taking my meds against my Dr's recommendations last December:

    06/21/11
    5.4

    Has it been easy?

    Hell No!

    Was it worth it?

    Hell yes, words cannot describe how I'm feeling right now, and I'm not done yet.

    I still plan on losing another 10-15 lbs and improving my strength and cardio a ton yet.

    Life is good!

    Later, off to get my *kitten* kicked by Shawn T in Insanity Upper Body! ;)
    SUPER AWESOME job!!! WTG!!!
    The healthy reasons are why one should lose weight and get in shape and you are definitely doing that!!
    And yes Shaun T loves to kick our *kitten* but we must like it cuz we keep coming back for more!
    Hang in there you can do it!!!
  • titletown
    titletown Posts: 377 Member
    Anyone out there that has been diagnosed, you can beat it too.

    I was the prototypical fast food lazy *kitten*, if I can do it, anyone can!

    It does take a lot of resolve and it wasn't easy, but man if I could bottle the happiness I'm feeling right now I'd love to give some to everyone!
  • irridia
    irridia Posts: 527 Member
    Right on!
    I was originally doing 27 units of lantus/day and 17 of apidra/meal
    a1c was at 7.4... I think, I don't have dates on anything.
    Got under control and dropped about 30 lbs on byetta, then couldn't afford it anymore and dropped 16lbs since startng MFP. My a1c last quarter was 6.3, this quarter 5.8.

    Been doing HIIT and added circuit training and hopefully be off all meds by the end of summer!
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    Anyone out there that has been diagnosed, you can beat it too.

    I was the prototypical fast food lazy *kitten*, if I can do it, anyone can!

    It does take a lot of resolve and it wasn't easy, but man if I could bottle the happiness I'm feeling right now I'd love to give some to everyone!

    Awesome! One of my best friends is morbidly obese with type II diabetes. I will send her a link to this post. I hope it helps her! :)
  • titletown
    titletown Posts: 377 Member
    [/quote]

    Awesome! One of my best friends is morbidly obese with type II diabetes. I will send her a link to this post. I hope it helps her! :)
    [/quote]

    If she's a member here, have her add me as a friend, I'd be more than happy to help in any way that I can.
  • titletown
    titletown Posts: 377 Member
    Right on!
    I was originally doing 27 units of lantus/day and 17 of apidra/meal
    a1c was at 7.4... I think, I don't have dates on anything.
    Got under control and dropped about 30 lbs on byetta, then couldn't afford it anymore and dropped 16lbs since startng MFP. My a1c last quarter was 6.3, this quarter 5.8.

    Been doing HIIT and added circuit training and hopefully be off all meds by the end of summer!

    Way too go!

    Stick with it and I'm sure you will get to where you want to be!
  • mattbryan
    mattbryan Posts: 147
    TT....I'm SO proud of you! Your success speaks for itself, and you can claim 100% of the credit!!!! I'm really glad to you have you as a friend on MFP, and you serve as part of my inspiration every single day! Congrats on your fabulous success, and keep up the good work!
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member

    Awesome! One of my best friends is morbidly obese with type II diabetes. I will send her a link to this post. I hope it helps her! :)
    [/quote]

    If she's a member here, have her add me as a friend, I'd be more than happy to help in any way that I can.
    [/quote]

    I haven't gotten her to join yet, but I think her seeing me with my heart condition losing weight has helped her start to see it can be done in spite of the complications diabetes presents. She's got a lot more than me to lose though. I hope she can get in there!

    Good luck to you in the future :)
  • titletown
    titletown Posts: 377 Member
    TT....I'm SO proud of you! Your success speaks for itself, and you can claim 100% of the credit!!!! I'm really glad to you have you as a friend on MFP, and you serve as part of my inspiration every single day! Congrats on your fabulous success, and keep up the good work!

    Thanks Matt, but my success is to be shared by all.

    Without my friends here to throw ideas off, to get insights from and to share ups and downs, the path would certainly not been as smooth.

    I so look forward to you hitting your goal and being there to share in the celebration with you as well!
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    Nice job bro. Like you said...Type 2 Diabetes can be beat. Don't settle for less. You are my new hero.
  • mommymovingmountains
    mommymovingmountains Posts: 192 Member
    Amazing!!!!!
  • asunshinec
    asunshinec Posts: 74
    Congratulations! That's awesome! Keep up the great work!! =)
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    Good for you! it is amazing what reducing your weight can due to your body, not just appearance!
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    I am soooo happy for you and so proud! What you've accomplished is AMAZING! You are my inspiration to doing the same thing and getting the diabetes under control. I'm on my way so far and with this site and wonderful friends like all of you, I know I can do it!!

    *HUGS* to you! You're on fire!!! :)
  • titletown
    titletown Posts: 377 Member
    I am soooo happy for you and so proud! What you've accomplished is AMAZING! You are my inspiration to doing the same thing and getting the diabetes under control. I'm on my way so far and with this site and wonderful friends like all of you, I know I can do it!!

    *HUGS* to you! You're on fire!!! :)

    I'll be there to celebrate with you on your day, it's coming!!!
  • 4jenniferk
    4jenniferk Posts: 307 Member
    Very well done. Always excited to hear a success story where you do it on your own rather than relying on the meds. Proud of you.
  • titletown
    titletown Posts: 377 Member
    My father relied on the meds and he passed away a few years ago at the ripe old age of just 66. :(

    Just part of my motivation, diabetes does not have to be a death sentence, that's for sure.
  • luvmykid28
    luvmykid28 Posts: 185 Member
    Congratulations on your huge seccess. You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your story.
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