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Couldn't wait to share my good news with my fellow members; just got back the results from my first blood work since diagnosis in mid-Jan. A1C fell from 11 to 6--so glad! Even more good news; all my previous bad results fell almost by 1/2! Cholesterol was 225 now 122; tris were 154 now 69. Amazing what losing weight and exercise can do--why didn't it click with me before it came to this?!! Oh well, I guess it was the kick in the ass I needed!

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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on April 18, 2012 at 3:37pm

Way to go!!

Permalink Reply by MooseDroppings on April 18, 2012 at 3:56pm

Sounds like you are on the right track...keep up the fantastic work!

Permalink Reply by Brian45 on April 18, 2012 at 4:57pm

Thanks-feels good!

Permalink Reply by Stemwinder on April 18, 2012 at 4:35pm

Unfortunately most of us hard headed t2's need this kick in the seat of the pants. Great job. Those are impressive results.

Gary S

Permalink Reply by Brian45 on April 18, 2012 at 4:57pm

Yes, a kick was definitely needed for me; thanks!

Permalink Reply by jrtpup on April 18, 2012 at 4:36pm

Very impressive Brian! Good for you, giving you a virtual pat on the back :) Feels good, huh? :)

Permalink Reply by Brian45 on April 18, 2012 at 4:58pm

Thanks a lot! Yes, I must say it really does feel good; now, just got to maintain it.

Permalink Reply by marty1492 on April 18, 2012 at 5:14pm

Fantastic job, Brian! And in such a short time!

Thanks for letting us know!

And I'm sure it will help some others who are newly diagnosed be more confident that they, too, can change their numbers with diet and exercise!

Best wishes,

marty1492

Permalink Reply by Brian45 on April 18, 2012 at 5:52pm

Thanks Marty! I was looking forward to sharing it with my friends on here. I hope I can be an example as so many were to me when I was pretty down.

Permalink Reply by Cosumne Jan on April 18, 2012 at 9:33pm

Yay for you, Brian!

Permalink Reply by Brian45 on April 19, 2012 at 9:45am

Thanks Cosumne; does feel good!

Permalink Reply by Whirlygig on April 22, 2012 at 7:49pm

Great Job! Happy dance.

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