Type 2 diabetes
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rockin_rhon
Posts: 20 Member
Diagnosed 09-27-2016
Right after my most knowable diabetic passed away, my Mom.
I did good for awhile but I got overwhelmed and out of control.
Now I'm trying to get back on track.
I learn more and more things about this disease all the time. I also need to knowledge I'm not the same person I used to be. I need to accept the changes I need to make and allow myself the time to do so.
Is there anyone else with this diagnosis?
Just need support for someone who really understands and lives with the pricks of needles.
And the prickly people who think they know all about diabetes even though they do not have the BIG D.😄😃😀
Right after my most knowable diabetic passed away, my Mom.
I did good for awhile but I got overwhelmed and out of control.
Now I'm trying to get back on track.
I learn more and more things about this disease all the time. I also need to knowledge I'm not the same person I used to be. I need to accept the changes I need to make and allow myself the time to do so.
Is there anyone else with this diagnosis?
Just need support for someone who really understands and lives with the pricks of needles.
And the prickly people who think they know all about diabetes even though they do not have the BIG D.😄😃😀
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I have T2....and it can be frustrating. Still, you can control it for the most part. I just came back to MFP after letting my weight and BS balloon.
Feel free to add me...will be happy to both give and receive support!
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T2 here, no medication. MFP really helped me to improve my diet and lose weight. I lost 20 lbs so far and my blood sugar level dropped below 130 mg/dL. It used to be above 160 mg/dL. I still want to lose more weight.2
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That's great. Good job!0
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T2 here. The struggle is real.
Currently taking metformin. I hate it but I guess it’s better than having to do insulin. My hands are beat to hell with all the pricks (I have found that it’s easier on the Palm than on the finger though)
As far as diet, cut out carbs and sugars almost completely (which totally sucks) and trying to keep my calories at or under 1200. MFP has really helped to keep track of everything.
I have dropped 50lbs since this all started and my A1C is dropping right along with it. I was at 10.5 when it started and my blood sugar level was 215. As of last week I am pleased to say my A1C is at 6.9 and my blood sugar level is 119. My Dr says she is hopeful that I will be off the metformin by the end of the year.
Even though it sucks to go through it all, it is worth it and it does pay off.5 -
Atkins or Keto (both low carb) are AMAZING for type 2 D. I am doing Keto and my dr. is thrilled. I have lost 53 lbs. since mid January. I was on 2500 mg. per day of metformin (max allowed) and 20 mg of glyburide daily (max allowed) when I started watching my carbs. I chose keto because you will begin to use fat for fuel and not glucose. So it is unnecessary for you to eat glucose (bye bye sugars and flour). My sugars were running over 500 per day (I refused insulin but took my pills). My A1C ran between 10 & 11. Losing the weight and sticking to the diet for the most part has changed my diabetic life. My numbers now run around 125 in the morning. Or around 105 before a meal. My last A1C was 7.4 and just keeps dropping. Dr. has taken me off of the four glyburide. I still take Metformin but will soon begin to reduce it. Inflammation is way way down and my hips don't hurt anymore. Sleeping is comfortable. I'm able to walk for miles and miles. Less eye floaties. I try lots of new recipes that I find online and on youtube. I stick to the simple ones and try to make and freeze extra when I am able for quick grab lunches and dinners.
When testing my blood sugar I use a simple machine that includes a clear cap which you can use on alternate sites. I never ever poke my finger. I just couldn't take that anymore. Now I poke my palms mainly. Or sometimes my outer wrist (right where your watch face would go.) I try not to pick too fatty of a place so the blood sample is good and clean. Just ask you doctor to find a machine for you that your insurance will cover that includes an alternate site tip. (almost all insurances will cover them these days).
Best of luck to you. Just remember, it is very likely that you can put yourself in remission with the right diet and some weightloss. We cannot control our age, we cannot control our family history. But we control our weight and diet and that is 90% of T2d. Best wishes.8 -
Thank you for your encouragement.
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I was recently diagnosed myself, and find taking two different medications -- since I want to stay away from having to inject insulin. Its difficult because I love so many foods I can't have anymore. Eating out is also difficult because there are certain restaurants where I can't get anything (Olive Garden; I can't have that much pasta).1
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rockin_rhon wrote: »Diagnosed 09-27-2016
Right after my most knowable diabetic passed away, my Mom.
I did good for awhile but I got overwhelmed and out of control.
Now I'm trying to get back on track.
I learn more and more things about this disease all the time. I also need to knowledge I'm not the same person I used to be. I need to accept the changes I need to make and allow myself the time to do so.
Is there anyone else with this diagnosis?
Just need support for someone who really understands and lives with the pricks of needles.
And the prickly people who think they know all about diabetes even though they do not have the BIG D.😄😃😀
Started with the following numbers on 14 Feb 2018:
Weight: 265# +
Height: 5'11"
Male
Fasting BG: 180mg/dL
A1C: 7.3%
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Today:
Weight 216.5#
Fast BG: 88mg/dL
A1C: 5.4% in late May when last tested.
I was assigned a 2250 calorie diet with no more than 225g carbs/day. No more than 60g carbs/meal and another 45g carbs/day in snacks.
I was already exercising.
I use a food scale to weigh any calorie dense foods such as meats, cheeses, sauces, fats. I don't weigh fruits or vegetables or pre-packaged foods such as slices of bread, protein bars, etc.
I tend to round up, so if a serving of cheese is 28g and I get 25-27g from the bag for my omelette, I log it as the 28g serving to leave margin.
I do take one 500mg Metformin / day, but I suspect my Dr will take me off it as he wanted to back in May, but I asked to stay on for a bit longer to take advantage of it's assistance with weight loss.2 -
Hi there! And its good to meet you and everyone else. I've been type 2 diabetic for years now. But if I may give you some background. Hopefully won't be boring.
Ever since my teen years I've been heavy. Not obese but heavy. So when I approached menopause I didn't think much of putting on some additional pounds. Then I got sick with Hashimotos. And went from a solid 180 to around 400 pounds. Seemed overnight but it was probably within a year or so. In the meantime, I was misdiagnosed and treated only for obesity. Nobody bothered to do the thyroid testing as I didn't show the large, expected goiter.
Well, one day I'd had it! I rolled out of bed and found a new doctor and he saw it. Treatment began and it helped but the damage was done by then. Aside from having to lose all the extra poundage, I also became diabetic. In fact, insulin reliant. I was, at one point, up to 100 units of insulin a day (injected) with byetta and 2000 mg of metformin.
Weight loss didn't seem in the cards. Insulin messes up weight loss. At least that's what the nurses told me and it seemed so. But then I began talking to a cardiac nurse who told me that walking on a treadmill at least 1/2 hour for three days a week could help get my blood sugar under control, along with getting rid of the sugar. Not easy for a chocoholic soda drinker but I did quit them both. And started walking. And the blood sugar began to come down. Eventually (and it took 2 years and a 50 pound weight loss) I was able to come off the insulin injections. Oh happy day!
I still have 75 more pounds to lose. But I share this with you so you will know that, regardless of what happens in our lives, we can overcome these obstacles. DO NOT GIVE UP HOPE! You CAN do this! Do it in honor of your late Mom, whom you loved so very much (its easy to tell).
I thought being diabetic was a death sentence. It wasn't. It was a life sentence. Literally! Sentenced to live life differently. But you're not weird. You're not a hot mess. You have an illness YOU can control! Do it!
And if you need someone to talk to, message me.6 -
tbright1965 wrote: »rockin_rhon wrote: »Diagnosed 09-27-2016
Right after my most knowable diabetic passed away, my Mom.
I did good for awhile but I got overwhelmed and out of control.
Now I'm trying to get back on track.
I learn more and more things about this disease all the time. I also need to knowledge I'm not the same person I used to be. I need to accept the changes I need to make and allow myself the time to do so.
Is there anyone else with this diagnosis?
Just need support for someone who really understands and lives with the pricks of needles.
And the prickly people who think they know all about diabetes even though they do not have the BIG D.😄😃😀
Started with the following numbers on 14 Feb 2018:
Weight: 265# +
Height: 5'11"
Male
Fasting BG: 180mg/dL
A1C: 7.3%
========================
Today:
Weight 216.5#
Fast BG: 88mg/dL
A1C: 5.4% in late May when last tested.
I was assigned a 2250 calorie diet with no more than 225g carbs/day. No more than 60g carbs/meal and another 45g carbs/day in snacks.
I was already exercising.
I use a food scale to weigh any calorie dense foods such as meats, cheeses, sauces, fats. I don't weigh fruits or vegetables or pre-packaged foods such as slices of bread, protein bars, etc.
I tend to round up, so if a serving of cheese is 28g and I get 25-27g from the bag for my omelette, I log it as the 28g serving to leave margin.
I do take one 500mg Metformin / day, but I suspect my Dr will take me off it as he wanted to back in May, but I asked to stay on for a bit longer to take advantage of it's assistance with weight loss.
Also, my food diary is open, so you can see I don't deprive myself. I simply control portions to fit in my guidelines.
Now on days like last Saturday when I did 44.5 miles on my bike, I'll go over the guidance. If I burn 2k calories on the bike, I need to eat more than 2k calories on that day....1 -
I was diagnosed in 2016 with T2D. My A1C was 12.8. With the help of MFP, I have lost weight. I found that for me, the lower I kept the carbs, the better my glucose readings. I think the first time I saw a reading under 200 was when I dropped carbs to <50. I was doing a lot of finger pricks in the process of figuring out the pattern for me.
My doctor reduced the metformin dose in 2017 and then stopped it completely in January of this year. My A1C after 6 months of no metformin this year was 5.6, and my fasting BG was 95 at the appointment.
At the last appointment, the doctor told me I had lost enough weight and it was time to figure out maintenance. I have upped my calories a little, but I am sticking with the low carb plan to manage the glucose levels. I have only been in maintenance for about six weeks, but so far so good. My meter is predicting an A1C of 5.4 FWIW.
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I was lucky in that I discovered my insulin resistance when I was still prediabetic. I was normal weight but not slim but I tried to lose weight with moderation and ended up gaining 20lbs and not improving anything.
I switched to a ketogenic diet and my BG fell within days, then I lost my weight fairly easily.
I followed Dr Betnstein's Diabetes Solution plan. A great book! He's a T1D doctor who invented self home testing decades ago. His plan is all about reducing insulin needs and BG. He also has a website and some YouTube videos (with have lots of info but is pretty dry).
Good luck.3 -
Never thought I'd be here. As a year-round swimmer & runner, my weight was ~140 w/good muscle. When I was feeling a little chunky, I'd just rev up the workouts for a while until things sorted out.
Then I went hypothyroid and quickly put on weight, which resulted in pseudotumor cerebri/IIH -->restricting the types of exercise I could do w/o weeklong blinding headaches. But I persisted in thinking I could do it through exercise alone. More weight, and then premenopause-->Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection. So now even more types/levels of exercise are off-limits.
I caught a clue (a little slow, but hey) and began to monitor my food intake. Yet my weight stayed the same, and my belly fat (new!) started to get in the way of things like tying my shoes, or any scrunched-over exercise positions.
At rock bottom (260 lbs), I admitted I had a problem that exercise & MFP weren't solving. It turned out to be prediabetes. Just started metformin yesterday, and am religiously eating the calories/macros recommended by my dietician. My hospital has a weight/wellness clinic and they assign a dietician, life coach, fitness coach, and doctor to each patient for a 1-year program.
It hasn't been long, only a week, yet I feel more optimistic than I have in years. Hopefully the snowballing health crises have stopped, and even if they aren't, there's a team to deal with anything that comes up. And a 6-month DietBet to reinforce my efforts :-D
It's been frustrating, yet I'm still fighting!8 -
Just diagnosed T2 last week. On metformin 500 twice a day. Cut out sugar and breads. Watching carbs and portions. My blood sugar is still over 200. Still feel bad, like my blood sugar is low, but I know that is a false low. I am hopeful that it get gets better soon. Just taking it day by day2
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Just diagnosed T2 last week. On metformin 500 twice a day. Cut out sugar and breads. Watching carbs and portions. My blood sugar is still over 200. Still feel bad, like my blood sugar is low, but I know that is a false low. I am hopeful that it get gets better soon. Just taking it day by day
They started me on 500 mg twice a day and then upped it to 1000 mg twice a day since I seemed to tolerate it ok. Your doctor may be doing that with you.1 -
Hang in there. Your BS doesn't drop all of a sudden....takes a little time. You are doing the right things.
I take 1000 mg of Metformin twice a day as well as Amaryl. Can't WAIT to get off them both someday.
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Hi, I'm T2, diagnosed around this time last year. I'm on Metformin and a statin for my cholesterol. I don't test my BG as I'm able to (finally) manage it through diet. I found it extremely difficult at first, as I had to cut out sugar and reduce carbs. I didn't have the first idea how to lose weight and I had almost zero motivation.
I did a diabetes course where we learned about more nutritious foods to eat, portion sizes, and how to make small lifestyle changes. I still felt frustrated and depressed that I couldn't eat this thing and that thing, but at the last class, we were talking about cravings, and I said "Nothing is off limits, I can have anything I want". A few weeks later it dawned on me-- I could have anything I wanted. But what I wanted began to change. I wanted healthier stuff. If I wanted less nutritious stuff I would have it in moderation. I found MFP and started planning and logging more nutritious meals.
I found it very difficult for the first few months, but that change in my mindset helped to know I wasn't missing out. I can have what I want occasionally and if I stay within my calories total, I'll lose weight. MFP helps me stay within my carbs and sugars totals so I can make choices that help me manage my diabetes. I don't eat keto or Atkins style, as I couldn't cope with drastically reducing carbs or cutting out any foods. I just eat significantly less carbs than I used to, more vegetables, fruit, wholegrains, protein and very little added sugar.
I still get cravings and sometimes I will have a binge, but I tend to binge on different things now, like granola, sugar free sweets, toast and reduced sugar jam, reduced sugar chocolate (although I've pretty much lost the taste for chocolate now), protein and meal replacement bars, and protein shakes. I do eat fast food, but I try to stick to kids portions and replace one element with a fruit bag or salad. I've tried limiting foods and it doesn't work for me. If I couldn't have ice cream I don't know what I'd do! If I go over my totals I try to have fewer calories in the next few days.
You have to find a way of managing that suits you, that will help you get from one day to the next, and get closer to the goals you've set yourself. It takes time and a change in thinking and behaviour. With help and guidance, it's doable.3 -
rockin_rhon wrote: »Diagnosed 09-27-2016
Right after my most knowable diabetic passed away, my Mom.
I did good for awhile but I got overwhelmed and out of control.
Now I'm trying to get back on track.
I learn more and more things about this disease all the time. I also need to knowledge I'm not the same person I used to be. I need to accept the changes I need to make and allow myself the time to do so.
Is there anyone else with this diagnosis?
Just need support for someone who really understands and lives with the pricks of needles.
And the prickly people who think they know all about diabetes even though they do not have the BIG D.😄😃😀
T2Dm here too. I was diagnosed 4 years ago and have kept it under control by diet and exercise only for all but the first 5 moths after diagnosis.
What was your latest A1C? Did your doctor give you any advice regarding your meal plans or carb count? Are you taking medication?
My diagnostic A1C was 7.3 and I was put on metformin. My kidneys didn't like it so I was put on glipizide instead. In 5 months my A1C was down to 5.7 so I went off the medication and I have maintained and A1C under 6 ever since. My PCP just happens to be a Certified Diabetic Specialist so I got a lot of good information right off the bat. She recommended a moderate carb diet (under 180 grams a day) plus losing weight and moving more.1 -
I am 37 years old. Had been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes more than 3 years ago.
Never before had any problems with blood pressure but I check regularly anyway to be safe. Just measured it 4 repeated times now and every time it kept on increasing!!! does anyone knows why???
First time: 118/81
Second time: 118/90
Third time: 129/86
Fourth time: 132/91
I got scared so I stopped measuring.
Since I woke up 6 hours ago I have drunk two big coffee with creamer and a large plate of green salad without salt or any kind of dressing.
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rockin_rhon wrote: »Diagnosed 09-27-2016
Right after my most knowable diabetic passed away, my Mom.
I did good for awhile but I got overwhelmed and out of control.
Now I'm trying to get back on track.
I learn more and more things about this disease all the time. I also need to knowledge I'm not the same person I used to be. I need to accept the changes I need to make and allow myself the time to do so.
Is there anyone else with this diagnosis?
Just need support for someone who really understands and lives with the pricks of needles.
And the prickly people who think they know all about diabetes even though they do not have the BIG D.😄😃😀
T2Dm here too. I was diagnosed 4 years ago and have kept it under control by diet and exercise only for all but the first 5 moths after diagnosis.
What was your latest A1C? Did your doctor give you any advice regarding your meal plans or carb count? Are you taking medication?
My diagnostic A1C was 7.3 and I was put on metformin. My kidneys didn't like it so I was put on glipizide instead. In 5 months my A1C was down to 5.7 so I went off the medication and I have maintained and A1C under 6 ever since. My PCP just happens to be a Certified Diabetic Specialist so I got a lot of good information right off the bat. She recommended a moderate carb diet (under 180 grams a day) plus losing weight and moving more.
My AC1 was 5.6. I take metformin 1000mg twice a day and trulicity once a week.
Doctor wants me on 1500 calories.
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