Lost 40 and Dr. says no more Metformin!
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boston6
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Just got back from the doctor's office. Last July, I was diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic. Since then, I've lost 40 lbs and my A1C has gone down from 12 to 5.8!!! Dr. says I "made his day". For those not familiar with A1C blood tests, 5.8 is considered to be in the normal range. (12 is considered totally out of control diabetic) Based on the latest tests, I'm off of the Metformin for the next 3 months and will go back for another blood test in April. So my goal for the next 3 months is to lose an additional 10-12 lbs and to maintain my A1C within the normal range.
Wish me luck!
Wish me luck!
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That is why I started. Congratulations and Continued success.0
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Way to go. What an accomplishment. You should be very proud of what you've done. Keep up the great work.0
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Great success!! Way to go!0
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You must be ecstatic!!! Great job!!0
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Way to go!!!! I'm on 2000mg of metformin a day, I'm really hoping that by the time I'm down 40lbs my doc will let me reduce it. A1C was 6.8 last time I went. Very inspiring post, thanks!0
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Congratulations! I have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. I am trying to lose weight some I don't become a full blown diabetic. What a great job you have done. You are my role model to keep trying even when the going get's tough. Keep us posted after your next blood test.0
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That's awesome! I started for similar reasons - I was having reactive hypoglycemia - and if I didn't straighten up my Dr. said I would be diabetic - as I was wearing my pancreas out. so - my goal from before Christmas is to lose 40 by my birthday - which is April 6th - totally doable - I think!
Congrats - that is such a huge NSV!0 -
Congrats!! I have lost 293 lbs. and my last 4 trips (4 months apart) to the Endo Dr. my A1c have averaged 5.4 (down from a high of 10.0 at the beginning). I am on 2000 mg of Metformin daily and my Dr. doesn't sound like I am coming off it anytime soon... But again Congrats to you.......0
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That is so awesome!!! Keep it up!0
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Excellent success! Keep up the good work on your journey to a healthier you.0
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stinkin awesome! you should be giving yourself props!0
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Congrats!!!!!! What an awesome NSV!!0
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Thanks for all the support. It means a lot to me that I'm part of such a supportive group and I wish all of you continued success too!
Ed - 293 lbs lost is freakin' amazing. Did you talk to your doctor about the possibility of dropping the Metformin. Might be worth a try next time you see the Dr. Worst case you go back on it in 3 months.0 -
Congratulations! That is so great!!0
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Congratulations! YOU are making this happen and taking control of your future!0
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Congratulations! that is a huge success and I wish you the best on your continuing journey.0
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Good job. That's one of my goals too!0
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Sounds like the best NSV of all.......your health! Congrats and keep up the good work!~0
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That is brilliant. Well done x0
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This brought made me tear. You saved your life. One of the most inspirations threads I have read on this site. God bless!0
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