I am Barbara, have had type II diabetes for close to 20 years and am doing well. I was diagnosed when sugar was found in my urine and subsequently went to an Endocrinologist. Suffice it to say, my weight was nearly 230 lbs.,my cholesterol 256, and my triglycerides 711. Not good at all. My wonderful doctor suggested I try to lose 10 lbs.,started me on metformin 500mg.3x per day, plus lipitor 20mg. 1xper day.Each year I lost and maintained another 10 lbs. What an easy way to lose weight,and what a wise doctor!:)
However, I was very frightened.I did not know what, when or how to begin eating properly-but with time and research came a greater understanding of this disease, and how to keep control. My A1c was over 8 at the time.
I joined Weight Watchers, began slowly losing weight, joined a local gym and began living a healthier lifestyle -being more active and began feeling better about things in general. It has taken me 6 years to lose all of the excess weight-my A1c fluctuates between 5.9-6.2-and I do gain a pound of two now and then-but take it right off. I cook differently-eat nearly everthing in smaller amounts and less frequently and keep a positive attitude.
That in a nutshell is my story.
I’d enjoy reading your e mails or posts.
Happy holidays to all of you out there,who are coping with this disease.
However, I was very frightened.I did not know what, when or how to begin eating properly-but with time and research came a greater understanding of this disease, and how to keep control. My A1c was over 8 at the time.
I joined Weight Watchers, began slowly losing weight, joined a local gym and began living a healthier lifestyle -being more active and began feeling better about things in general. It has taken me 6 years to lose all of the excess weight-my A1c fluctuates between 5.9-6.2-and I do gain a pound of two now and then-but take it right off. I cook differently-eat nearly everthing in smaller amounts and less frequently and keep a positive attitude.
That in a nutshell is my story.
I’d enjoy reading your e mails or posts.
Happy holidays to all of you out there,who are coping with this disease.