NSV - diabetes

emmalecras · June 2012

I am so excited that I thought I would share my news.

12 months ago I was told that I was pre-diabetic (but borderline Type 2 diabetes).

I joined MFP at the beginning of January, I had not really dieted but had lost around 10kg in the previous year but since joining MFP, and with the support of some brilliant friends, the weight has been coming off on average just over 1kg per week since then. I have now lost a total of 36kg.

Today I saw my doctor after having some routine blood tests done.

My blood glucose and cholesterol are now in low normal levels and she has declared that I can no longer even be classified as pre-diabetic. My blood pressure is also lowering and she would like me to lose another 20kg and then will begin to look at reducing the blood pressure medications that I have been taking for the last 12 years.

It is only recently that I have been able to "see" the weight loss that people keep congratulating me on, but for the first time today I actually realised that this journey could give me a longer life as the changes are both internal and external.

Thanks MFP and my brilliant friends and family for their support. With you all behind me I know that I can do this.

I would post some pics but have no idea how to!

Lolli1986 · June 2012

that is a really great NSV. when it comes down to it, this is exactly what it's all about. congratulations!

Skinnymunkii · June 2012

I'm so proud of you! I got the same diagnosis a few weeks ago, and it inspired me to change my life! So glad to see you've gotten results, it gives me hope that I can turn around my diagnosis as well! Stay strong!

paulwgun · June 2012

Well done that's brilliant news, the same thing kick started my weight loss by the doc telling me i was in the diabetic waiting room
im still on blood pressure tablets but also hoping to give them up as well :drinker:

una48 · June 2012

Thats absolutely fantastic. You have no idea what a favour you have done yourself! I was in your position 8 years ago, and unlike you, didnt have the sense to understand I was being given a last chance to prevent being diabetic. I went on to being diabetic, and a bad one at that, and have just got to live with it now for the rest of my life.congratulations for losing the weight, and for having the wisdom and determination to take make changes!

Martucha123 · June 2012

fantastic, I'm so happy for you. Keep up the god job and you will be diabetic free for life

fontinathefox · June 2012

That's amazing, well done!

sal82 · June 2012

I'm so freaking proud of you Em. Your appearance is changing, your health is improving and you seem so much happier now. It's fantastic to see

samandlucysmum · June 2012

Well done, that's good news.

shmunster · June 2012

Photobucket Em, I can put them in my account if you want, just tell me which ones you want up

I'm so bloody proud of you!

Pics of Emma in 2011/early 2012

[img]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a227/Shoemonster/weight loss/230053_10150184295523924_6467828_n.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a227/Shoemonster/weight loss/382793_2541373010848_1395759036_n.jpg[/img]

And now!!!!!

[img]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a227/Shoemonster/weight loss/536028_360720147327848_1571426181_n.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a227/Shoemonster/weight loss/599692_10150910492413753_59859750_n1.jpg[/img]

And after doing the 1000 steps which she now does reguarly with myself, Sal82 and a few others, not only is she doing the 1000 steps which she never thought she would do, but she's doing it in 15 minutes less than before!

[img]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a227/Shoemonster/weight loss/598739_432742203423175_1341268110_n1.jpg[/img]