off metformin

MargaretLunan
MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
edited November 13 in Success Stories
i was told i was diabetic 2 years ago feb. that was my wake up call. i am now roughly 60 pounds less .i have been removed from being a diabetic needing meds. it is controlled by exercise and diet only .i am also off water tablets for blood pressure and on a lower dose of medication for that. roughly another 100 pounds to go but i can do it . slow and steady wins the race

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  • Kelleygirl79
    Kelleygirl79 Posts: 71 Member
    That is HUGE SUCCESS!! Congratulations!!
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
    thanks
  • ShrinkinMel
    ShrinkinMel Posts: 982 Member
    Yay! Well done! Two of my personal goals as well. I'm reduced to one Metformin at night. My fasting glucose has been steady I'll keep watch out but hopefully in another 20-30 lbs I can drop the night dose and start considering reducing the beta block for my BP too.
  • tuiccim
    tuiccim Posts: 689 Member
    That's amazing! I was diagnosed about 7 weeks ago and am working towards the same goal.
  • diamondgirl50
    diamondgirl50 Posts: 71 Member
    These are some of my favorite success stories....taking back your health! Great work!
  • ForMe2No
    ForMe2No Posts: 235 Member
    That is awesome! Congrats! I was taken off diabetic meds a few months ago myself. Wonderful feeling to be able to control it with exercise and diet.
  • Penthesilea514
    Penthesilea514 Posts: 1,189 Member
    Amazing- congratulations on your health and happiness :)
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
    thanks everyone
  • forruths
    forruths Posts: 197 Member
    Great successes! Well done.
  • zcb94
    zcb94 Posts: 3,678 Member
    I too have bid good riddance to Metformin a while ago. It was hard at first but worth it!
  • elliemack99
    elliemack99 Posts: 2 Member
    Great job
  • NAbramovich
    NAbramovich Posts: 131 Member
    My favorite success stories are the health related ones. Congratulations on your wonderful and inspiring accomplishment!
  • Diana_GettingFit
    Diana_GettingFit Posts: 458 Member
    Congrats! It's a great feeling, isn't it? I've been off Metformin over a year now. I'm determined to never go back!
  • goldengirl111
    goldengirl111 Posts: 684 Member
    MargaretLunan wrote: »
    i was told i was diabetic 2 years ago feb. that was my wake up call. i am now roughly 60 pounds less .i have been removed from being a diabetic needing meds. it is controlled by exercise and diet only .i am also off water tablets for blood pressure and on a lower dose of medication for that. roughly another 100 pounds to go but i can do it . slow and steady wins the race
    Well alright! Way to go.

  • meritage4
    meritage4 Posts: 1,441 Member
    wow. I've meanged my blood sugars and dropped 45 lbs and upped my exercise. Still on metformin 3 x a day. Yesterday though my blood sugars dropped-first time ever that low. Had to eat a lifesaver. Maybe the doctor is right and next month we'll reduce the metformin.
  • smkondy
    smkondy Posts: 583 Member
    That's amazing progress!! Congrats on your weight loss & getting off Metformin!!!
  • besdais
    besdais Posts: 76 Member
    This is great news, good for you! You are so smart, taking care of yourself like you should. My DH is on Metformin (just upped to 3 at meals), BP meds, cholesterol meds, and has stomach issues. I cook healthy for him, but he refuses to eat right when I'm not around - should lose about 70 lbs. SO frustrating!! Go you!!
  • soufauxgirl
    soufauxgirl Posts: 392 Member
    Well done and congrats! Can totally relate as I was in the same situation as you, and now I have thrown away my Metformin and leading a healthy active lifestyle. Keep up the good work!
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
    congrats to all who are getting more healthy. thanks for the support
  • smkondy
    smkondy Posts: 583 Member
    Way to go!! Congrats!! :)
  • mila_lova
    mila_lova Posts: 163 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are amazing!!!!
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
    edited December 2016
    thanks fear is a great motivator. here is a support group that helped me alot http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/117514-lose-1-pound-a-week-2017
  • meritage4
    meritage4 Posts: 1,441 Member
    I did reduce from 3 metformin a day down to two-just one at breakfast and 1 at dinner. I lost 40 lbs but 10 have crept back on. New year's resolution is 20 gone by my sisters June wedding. That will put me well into healthy BMI I'm at the lower end of overweight now. (nothing too drastic that weight is still 30 lbs over my pre pregnant weight)
  • AdviDaddy
    AdviDaddy Posts: 207 Member
    Awesome!!! You are my inspiration. I am on Metformin and don't want my life dependent on it.
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
    meritage4 wrote: »
    I did reduce from 3 metformin a day down to two-just one at breakfast and 1 at dinner. I lost 40 lbs but 10 have crept back on. New year's resolution is 20 gone by my sisters June wedding. That will put me well into healthy BMI I'm at the lower end of overweight now. (nothing too drastic that weight is still 30 lbs over my pre pregnant weight)

    way to go
  • LindaRN83
    LindaRN83 Posts: 156 Member
    To get off Metformin is also my goal. It is inspirational to read about others who have done it.
    Well done to all who have & those working on it as well.
  • MargaretLunan
    MargaretLunan Posts: 5,299 Member
    it is a daily battle watch what you eat and increase exercise that and never give up it can be put in remission
  • jeffnoregon
    jeffnoregon Posts: 2 Member
    Nice work. Keep it up.
  • Richie2shoes
    Richie2shoes Posts: 411 Member
    Nice! I'm off one of my diabetes meds, but still have two to go. I'll get there though.
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