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That medicine you are hanging onto cannot help you unless you take it as prescribed. I was diagnosed type 2 in my mid 30s, 25 years ago. Most of this time I have tried to get around healthy eating by not doing it. Instead I relied on the medicine to keep me from experiencing the negative consequences I saw happen in my…

Update: Dr appt due to having low blood sugar numbers. Lost 5 pounds, since 1/28. Lowered insulin again to 50 units, from 80 originally, and eliminated Glipizide entirely! 😊

Every night I make a concoction of chocolate protein powder in heated water and 1%milk. Add a tblsp. fat free half n half and sugar free torani syrup (lots of flavors, my fav is english toffee). I usually mix in a rounded tsp instant decaf coffee. Gives me a hot chocolate fix!

I can relate to the weigh-in scenario. Years ago I was on Jenny Craig and got weighed weekly by this tiny little gal who did not understand how it was to try to lose weight. I would stay on the plan and go to the gym faithfully and weigh-in .8 pound heavier. She would berate me and infur that I was lying. So I would go on…

Hi 😊 Sorry I haven't checked in. Nathan, hope you are doing well and still sticking it out. Kelly, congrats on the weight loss and I hope you find the encouragement to continue. Sometimes if you pinpoint where the problem is, ie weekend, it helps to change your habits and routine. Get in a good mindset at the start of the…

It is possible. This is my one month anniversary of tracking my food. Last week (at 3 1/2 weeks) I had my doctor appt for A1c. Last check in was 8.3 beginning Nov. Last week was 6.2! I had lost 12 pounds (since before Christmas, it had probably been up over the holidays). I've been waking up with low blood sugar numbers…

Update: doctor lowered insulin to 60 units. 😁

Bless you 😃

I just want to offer my words of encouragement. I began drinking in my teens and quickly lost control. My last drunk was days before my 21st birthday. Now I'm looking at 60. I got a lot of help and encouragement in AA. I also had help in church. I went into treatment at 20 and my last drink was with friends I made in…

Hi there young man. I'm looking at 60 and not liking what I see in the mirror. I have type 2 diabetes so it is imperative that I cut the sweets. I want to see 70s. I started back up again a month ago and as of last week, had lost 12 pounds, not much but a starting point. I'll regularly keep in touch if you want to friend…

Thank you all for some very interesting ideas I'll need to check out. It's always good to switch things up 😉

It's worked well for me. Tonight was the second time that I have had it. So it's a great reward for me in the evening. Give it a try and let me know what you think 😊

I agree, potassium is a struggle. I looked it up and saw that it isn't necessarily a good idea to get too much. Thank you for the comments

My situation is different. I have type 2 diabetes but crave chocolate and sugar. So for me, it works. Also, I don't eat much meat since it sometimes doesn't digest well for me. So the extra boost of protein is a plus in my eating plan. Thank you for your response. Have a good one