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FM Improvement with wt loss?
For those who have been at this a while, have you noticed an improvement in your Fibro symptoms with exercise and weight loss? Everything I've read and been told over the years is, lose weight and you'll feel better, exercise more and you'll feel better and sleep better. Well, I've been at this 3 months, have been…
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Question for cyclists
I am considering upgrading my cheap bike to one that is more comfortable and am not sure what brands/types to even look at other than Trek. My current bike is a 15 speed about 5 yrs old, bought at a big box store with little knowledge of how to select a bike. Vibrations and bumps are transferring from the handlebars and up…
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A1C, weight loss and thyroid connection
Hi all! It's been a while since I checked in, so wanted to share an update. Dec 2013 I was diagnosed when my A1C was 8.9, March 5.7, today 5.0! I'm guessing my doc is going to want to talk about decreasing or taking me off metformin. My other big news, I have finally made it under 200 lbs today! :) But with weight loss,…
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Dumping Syndrome with Metformin
If you take Metformin, have you experienced dumping syndrome with it? The symptoms are suden onset abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, fast heart rate, sweating, feeling faint and more. It usually lasts for about 20 min. or so for me. I experienced this twice when I first started my diet changes, both times an hour after a…
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Major victory for me!
I had my labs done this morning for the first time since starting on this journey in December. I don't see my doc until tomorrow but I just had to share these with people who will understand what went into this.... 12/2013 A1C 8.6 fasting BG 191 3/6/2014 A1C 5.7 fasting BG 108 Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Trigy etc are all…
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Foot cramps with cycling
I've just started back exercising again by riding my recumbent stationary bike and I keep getting cramps in both my feet. (I've had this problem in the past as well.) I've tried various types of shoes and have found barefoot (socks) tends to do the best. I'd like to start cycling outdoors again once the weather improves…
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Making a Life Change
Hello everyone! I joined about 2 weeks ago but am just now browsing the boards. I've been overweight my entire life and as all of you can relate to, one of losing and regaining over and over again. A month ago, my toes went numb and tingly. After investigating the cause I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and started on…
