"My diagnosis in Aug 2012 was, perhaps, a kick in the arse disguised as a gift. Been on unsuccessful diets before but, since the dx, I've finally managed to lose quite a few pounds - mainly through better eating. Luckily, my diabetes has…"
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losing weight = losing T2 diabetes?
Started this discussion. Last reply by nwt_diabetic Jan 25. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Diagnosed in Summer 2012 with T2 diabetes. Fasting blood glucose was 8.6 mmol/L and HbA1c was 9.8%. Full blown diabetes was the verdict and the doctor prescribed metformin 2x 500mg per day (I…Continue
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nwt_diabetic replied to julez_79's discussion 'WeiRd weird numbers, whats going on??'"Too true, Sarah. The more I read and hear about the disease the more variables that I find. Ultimately, we're all different and finding what sets the blood sugars off into the weird ranges could be of value. But only if one has the ability to…"
nwt_diabetic replied to julez_79's discussion 'WeiRd weird numbers, whats going on??'"Not sure if it's relevant since I am a type 2 diabetic, recently diagnosed.
My weight has dropped due to dieting and the BS numbers have improved in a really significant way. I used to test quite often.
My anecdotal research (mostly on myself)…"
nwt_diabetic replied to Asma's discussion 'I need a change of attitude.'"Yes, Mike has the right idea. It's your life, you take control. My approach to my diabetes (after getting over the HUGE surprise that I have it) was to research. Many sites suggested losing weight, so that became one of my main goals. I…"
nwt_diabetic replied to Capri142's discussion 'Grocery shopping by a newbie'"My wife still makes chocolate chip cookies. She will bake a special batch for me - it has stevia instead of sugar and she uses dark chocolate chips. With the amount of testing I have done, I was able to go from 2x 500mg metformin at diagnosis to…"
nwt_diabetic replied to Capri142's discussion 'Grocery shopping by a newbie'"My diagnosis, like yours, is fairly recent (Summer 2012). Reading and researching sites such as this has helped. My diabetes has been somewhat tamed due to primarily a huge loss in weight (from 225 lbs to 188) and relaxing more. Relaxing with a…"
nwt_diabetic replied to Siri's discussion 'What´s the most empowering comment you´ve ever gotten about diabetes?'"I got my T2 diagnosis in Aug 2012. The doctor's advise was that I take metformin, lose weight, and change my lifestyle. When I researched "diabetes" I realized that I should be testing and correlating how foods affect my BS levels…"
nwt_diabetic replied to Jen's discussion 'What percent?'"One of the "lucky" ones here. Turning 51 next month, diagnosed summer 2012. 1%. They suspect I had had it for a longer but indeterminate time beforehand.
Still learning. As I told the diabetes experts during my visit in November, "I…"
nwt_diabetic replied to Fighting for Stephany's discussion 'Physician's need to get educated on other available treatments for Diabetes Type 2'"When I was diagnosed with T2 in Summer of 2012, the doctor advised me that I need to make lifestyle changes and lose weight. OK. At the time I started researching and fleshing out more details on the implications of the diagnosis. It didn't…"
nwt_diabetic replied to jrtpup's discussion 'The D food graveyard - what's in yours?'"Rice is the biggie - especially the white variety. Maybe I've almost eaten a lifetimes worth already. I cannot give up sushi, though. Just indulging 1x every two months from now on (hopefully, if the numbers don't run away on me). White…"
nwt_diabetic replied to nwt_diabetic's discussion 'losing weight = losing T2 diabetes?'"Literally run or bike from it. That's OK by me - I must live a healthier lifestyle, To that end, I saw a Naturopath who helped with proper eating ideas. I have also seen a diabetes nurse and dietician as part of a local diabetes program. I will…"
JohnG replied to nwt_diabetic's discussion 'losing weight = losing T2 diabetes?'"It sounds like your doing the right things congratulations....most people change their diet and stop eating sugary foods lose some weight and there BG average drops, some even get back to normal ranges...this is generally called the honeymoon phase.…"
nwt_diabetic replied to nwt_diabetic's discussion 'losing weight = losing T2 diabetes?'"I am find the prospect of pills and injections will keep my mind focused on losing and keeping the weight off. I guess I am one of the "lucky" ones whose diabetes has diminished as the weight has gone down. There seem to be many factors…"
nwt_diabetic replied to nwt_diabetic's discussion 'losing weight = losing T2 diabetes?'"I wonder, sometimes, if my own diabetes was partially the result of excess cortisol, the stress hormone. I have some of the symptoms - such as marginally low WBC and the (former) high blood sugars. I now find ways to relax. As a matter of fact, I…"
Stemwinder replied to nwt_diabetic's discussion 'losing weight = losing T2 diabetes?'"Like everyone else says you cannot lose your diabetes but sometimes you can lose the meds. There is no guarantee that you can be med free but it's worth a try and there's a good chance it will work.
You will never lose your diabetes and…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes is
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 2 diabetes
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- information/advice
- Date diagnosed
- August 29, 2012
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 5.4, jan 2,2013
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Oral, Diet and Exercise
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- had hba1c of 9.8% and FBG of 8.6, initially (Aug 2012). Went on a diet and lost 30+ pounds (very little exercise - Hacker's Diet), stopped eating sugar products. Take 1x metformin 500 mg/day (in morning). Morning blood sugars are 4.8-5.4 lately. Hoping for hba1c of close to 5% next test in July 2013. Hoping to stop 1x Metformin use and monitor my weight to keep diabetes at bay.
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brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 8:36pm on January 23, 2013,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home nwt_diabetic...fellow Canadian!
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in,
click on "all groups". You can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the
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Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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There are also groups here for young people with diabetes, such as....
"Type 2 Teens!!! (and Young Adults with Type 2)",
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Take a look at the group..."Type 2 Diabetics".
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AND....groups for folks with more than diabetes to contend with,
such as..."Diabetes Plus".
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 6:57pm on January 23, 2013,
Jim Roach said… Welcome to TuDiabetes Nwt_diabetic!
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