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    Posts: 5,299 Member
    edited November 2024 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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    • Posts: 71 Member
      That is HUGE SUCCESS!! Congratulations!!
    • Posts: 5,299 Member
      thanks
    • 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.
    • Posts: 689 Member
      That's amazing! I was diagnosed about 7 weeks ago and am working towards the same goal.
    • Posts: 71 Member
      These are some of my favorite success stories....taking back your health! Great work!
    • 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.
    • Posts: 1,189 Member
      Amazing- congratulations on your health and happiness :)
    • Posts: 5,299 Member
      thanks everyone
    • Posts: 197 Member
      Great successes! Well done.
    • Posts: 3,678 Member
      I too have bid good riddance to Metformin a while ago. It was hard at first but worth it!
    • Posts: 2 Member
      Great job
    • Posts: 131 Member
      My favorite success stories are the health related ones. Congratulations on your wonderful and inspiring accomplishment!
    • 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!
    • 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.

    • 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.
    • Posts: 583 Member
      That's amazing progress!! Congrats on your weight loss & getting off Metformin!!!
    • 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!!
    • 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!
    • Posts: 5,299 Member
      congrats to all who are getting more healthy. thanks for the support
    • Posts: 583 Member
      Way to go!! Congrats!! :)
    • Posts: 163 Member
      CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are amazing!!!!
    • 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
    • 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)
    • Posts: 207 Member
      Awesome!!! You are my inspiration. I am on Metformin and don't want my life dependent on it.
    • 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
    • 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.
    • 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
    • Posts: 2 Member
      Nice work. Keep it up.
    • 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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