What A Difference In Just Two Months!
In June my blood sugar was so high until it didn't even register on the meter. It was well over 600. This week I've learned that my A1C is down to 5.74. I've dropped off a few pounds but more in inches because I've gotten back into some pants that have been hanging up for a long time.
My cholesterol has come down to normal range under 180 as well my LDL (bad) cholesterol under 100 and triglyceride under 180. So my exercising, taking meds, and counting carbs is paying off. What a difference in just two months!!! My doctor said to me, "Keep up the good work." That's exactly what I had in mind!!!
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Great job
Way to go, keep up the good work.
How awesome!
Congratulations and GOOD JOB!!!
Congratualtions!!!!
That is great keep up the good work and keep us posted as you go. You have a very good outlook for what you are facing.
That is F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C!!!!! Super good job!!
CONGRADULATIONS KAIYLE. I'M IN THE SAME BOAT AS YOU BUT NOT AS HIGH IN BLOOD SUGAR. I'M LOOSING WEIGHT AND COUNTING CARBS. I'LL BE LOOKING FOR UPDATES
congrads on your good news.
Wow Kayiyle, U lucky it being over 600, is really dangerous… U could have wnt into a diabetic comma… U had God looking over U… It is good that U have gotten it down so much… Good luck & keep up the good work…
Backflips of joy!
i
Congratulations! That is so phenomenal. You are an inspiration to all of us.
Thank you Peg. Truly I have been inspired by you all. I've been inspired by your testimonies of triumphs over adversities and by your passion to not just live life but to truly enjoy it.
Congratulations for a job well-done.
Thank you Swanslake. I appreciate that so much.
Good Job Kaiyle on getting your bs levels down and getting some weight off. Enjoy your day!
Thank you so much Sherry. I hope you are having a lovely day and that things are well with you.
Great turnaround Kaiyle…Diabetes is a very binary disease. It doesn't care who you are or where you come from. If you follow the rules, you can have a happy healthy life; if you don't, you will suffer a lot of pain, trauma and ultimately death. At 67 years old and after 46 years trying to follow your plan, I still run, ski, play tennis, etc and consider myself quite healthy; but, I've been on a program similar to yours all this time.
Thank you MoeGig. It's so encouraging to read how successful you've been with a similar program I'm doing, and you have maintained it for so many years. You are a beautiful testament to the fact that we can live healthy lives free of any serious complications.
It is encouraging to hear about(read) your success! I have recently started a similar treatment plan and wasn't very positive about it being different than previous treatment plans. I finally found a health professional that makes sense to me, so wish me luck and congratulations.
Hello Mickie G. I know you will be successful with this plan because you have the unwavering will to see it through. I have no doubt that what you put into this will pay off healthier for you.
Thank you!
I'm jealous Kaiyle!! I'm a complete vegan who consumes no carbs or fruit of any type, and I can't regulate my b/s no matter what I try. You are doing great! Keep up the good work. I hoping that I'll be on that same path right behind you!!
Hello annalease. I pray that things are well with you and that your having success with lowering your blood sugar. I know you'll keep doing the right things, and your body will catch up to your diligence and reward you with lower blood sugars.
In my humble opinion, the vegan diet is your enemy. In order to minimize carbs, you have to consume protein and fat—what else is there. Look at it this way, there are many battles in life. As a diabetic, the major (only important) battle I have to fight is to control my blood sugar…everything else pales by comparison. Although it might be nice to be a vegan and have a healthy heart, etc. But in comparison to the importance of maintaining steady controlled blood sugars, it's insignificant, I believe; and, as a vegan, there is nothing you can eat. I can't imagine going on that diet and trying to control sugars. Check out this link if you want to read more:>) http://typeonediabetic45.blogspot.com/
I just want to say, he is not educated in a "Vegan Diet" but when we don't understand that you eat other types of foods, that replace the food, that are eatten in a vegan diet. As when your diagnoses with diabetes, they talk that we have to eat, cards, protien, veggies, fiber all in each meal, and most of us, think protiens as meat, so one would think that could be the reason your having problems..I don't think he was insulting you, just what he thinka vegan diet is all about, and how that fits in a diabetic. It would seem, that the vegan diet might be the problem you are unable to lower your BS. I am sure that you havenm't found that replacment food, that your vegan diet allows, that helps you to lower your blood sugar. keep working with your doctors, and you may want to speak to a Diabetes Dietition, and the importance of certain foods, then see what in the Vegan diet could be eatten in its place. I learned alot, she made me realise what and when to eat, certain food together, and why. But the members on all the connection sites, all to give their stories and what they have went through. We are not here to insult anyone, there are just different types of treatments, and what works for others, I have only been diagnosed with Diabetes, and joined as a member, for a month or so, but I have been a member to the Lupus and COPD and MS for a long time, and I have learned so much and thank everyone so much for their opinons…keep them coming, I don't have to agree, but I wont get mad or lash out, if so remind me why I am here, and I most likely am having a bad day, and I wrote before I thought. Lets learn and help, and try not to shot the messenger..lots of love Sadi23 or Teri
You know something MoeGig opinions are like assholes,everyone's got one. I've been a vegan for the past 30 years. And a Type 2 for 16. who do you think you are trying to tell me that the way I choose to live my life is the reason my b/s is all screwed up? All 3 of my Dox say it's the best diet in the world. And I did myself a tremendous amount of good, by giving up all fruits, as well as as carbs. So, why should I take any advice from you? Besides read the address you gave me, it's for type 1. I'm a type 2. Don't you bloody know the difference?
You tell him annalease. i'm not a vegan but I do count carbs and there are times that I eat nothing but salads. I am still trying to find a comfortable diet.
I'm sorry I struck a nerve there, but the bottom line is your BG and A1C. Type 1 or 2 doesn't matter. If you're running an A1C higher than the 7's, you have a problem and you will suffer the consequences. The disease doesn't care who you are or what diet/exercise/med program you're on. That's not an opinion, that's a fact.
No apologies necessary M8. I know. I just got the damn results from last A1c. And yes, I'm happy that they went down from a 13.5 to a damn 9.5, but sh** it's taking 4ever 4 it 2 get down to at least an 8.0 Heck, I'd would even take a 7.5. Then I'd be doing cartwheels.
I agree that a Vegan diet is a very healthy diet…"other things being equal". Trouble is, other things aren't equal for a diabetic. The gorilla in the room is carb control to get to an A1c below 7. I don't see how you can get there unless you start taking insulin…which is not all that bad. Many Type 2's get fed up with the Type 2 typical meds with all the attendent side effects and switch to insulin. Sounds like you're from DownUnder…we spent the month of October last year in New Zealand where everyone's a M8. Great people, great country…Haven't been to Australia.
My body unfortunately cannot tolerate any type of man made insulin. So I'm controlling it w/oral meds. Nope, from California. But I've been 2 both New Zealand & Australia. Even swam the great barrier reef.
You certainly did that MoeGig and reading your reply it did sound very much like a criticism of a certain lifestyle, now many vegans and vegetarians feel they are being criticised because they do not eat the carcass of a dead animal and that is their choice to make and it is a healthier way of eating that a meat eater. Although meat may taste scrummy to some people who cannot visualise eating anything else it is not the only choice in life and not necessarily the best choice it is just a personal preference of each individual. annalease may have reacted strongly to your reply but vegans and vegetarians get that rammed down their throats nearly every day, and it is implied there must be something wrong with them if they don't eat dead bodies of animals. I myself was a vegetarian for 18 years then started eating meat again. (Big mistake) the meals I have now mainly consist of vegetarian meals with some small amounts of meat thrown in but not because I think it is healthier than my vegetarian diet because it is not and never will be but that is just my opinion and choice because I am going back to strictly vegetarian as I find myself gagging on meat when i eat it. The way she phrased her reply is questionable but understandable when other people constantly berate people who are "different" from the masses. Your way is neither right nor wrong, but neither is annalease or that of any vegetarian. LOL ☺☺☺
Congratulations to you!! You are doing really great, keep up the good work!
Thx Mistletoe!!
Congratulations. There are people in DC that think their lives are over because of a diagnosis of diabetes. I hope they read your discussion to see that life isn't over because of a diagnosis of diabetes. If diabetes is the worst thing that has happened in their lives, I'm jealous.
At first, it shook me to learn that I was a diabetic, but I quickly came to the realization that this was a wakeup call to finally take better care of myself.
How are you doing today?
keep up the great work. Wish I was as diligent as you.
YOU CAN BE just as diligent!
good for you guys. When I was diagnosed, my a1c was up to 14.6. Then, 5 months later, I was down to 7.2. It was great, and it hasn't been 3 months since my last a1c, but hopefuly when that time comes i will see another dramatic drop. My parent's a1c's are around 5. Hopefully I can get around there sometime in the near future. Thank you.
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Congrats on getting your A1c down to 7.2, and I have no doubt that you will reach an even better A1c on your next testing and will ultimately reach your goal of 5.
That is GREAT to achieve those results inside 2 months, I want to do the same thing so I can get off of the meds. and be a little healthier.
Joe
Mr. Joeboss, I have no doubt that you will be successful on your journey to become a healthier you. Be overwhelmingly blessed, my friend.
This gives some motivation to try to lose weight again.Since i have become diabetic ; it seems harder to lose the weight.
Sorry to take so long to answer your friend request! It has been crazy around here! I love your story, and have been there, done that thing with the BG's off the chart! I have been diabetic since I was 6 (which makes me an antique, I guess) and was diagnosed extremely brittle when I was mid-20's. I was on the pump for several years, and loved it, but when I moved to a farm out in the country, the infusion sets wouldn't stay on. So I went back on multiple injections, but by this time, the pen had come along so I didn't have to pack along a pharmacy to go out with friends, and I like it much better. I walked a mile a day for a year before I could do any better than that, and am up to 2 miles now, but I can't do 2 miles 2 days in a row yet. Working on it…
Have a blessed day and keep up the good work! Proud of you!
Hello Daisy Mae. What a beautiful inspiration you are!!! Your will and zeal for life shines through, touching every life you encounter and embrace.
congrats on lowering your a1c and losing a few pounds. that is really an inspiration to me. do keep up the good work.
I appreciate that so much Rosiet. I look forward to celebrating your successes as well.
I just wanted to add my congratulations. You are an inspiration, and I am certain that you will keep up the great work.
Thank you so much Krista. I appreciate your encouraging confidence in me. May your precious life be filled with overwhelming joy, love, laughter, and blessings. May you also experience daily victories in your fight against this disease, and don't ever submit to it!!!
Kaiyle,
Thank you for the recipes you posted and this inspiring story. I am in tears right now thinking that I might just be able to grasp this condition and live well. Thank you!
Yes you can, Ms. Katleedexter, live well!!! I look forward to reading your inspiring story of your great comeback and your even greater journey of living well for the rest of your beautiful life!!!
wow, congratulations you must be so proud, I look forward to the day I too can write a note like yours. hugs jackie
I have no doubt Jaclyncrystal that you will soon be posting your incredibe achievements, and I will take great pleasure in celebrating your victories as well : )
Great job, keep it going, what a inspiration. I lost 30lbs in first few months after finding out, then it stopped like the scale is stuck. once in a while it goes down but goes right back up, to same number. But this past few weeks went on overnight shift and already dropped off 5 lbs so, hopefully can get it back off. I'm with you on clothes, great feeling to get into clothes that you could not in a long time. I have a few pairs of pants I cannot wear now because they are to big for me lol. Got a few xl shirts I fit into now which is cool.
Hello Swbtab. Thank you for sharing your inspirational testimony and for igniting hope in all who need to be reminded that they too can do the same.
I also am struggling with weight loss and recently shed 50 unneeded pounds still cant get tat cholesterol down are you taking any meds for cholesterol? I take Lovaza but i think i need a different med besides my exercise and watching what i eat. You are truly an inspiration to me as a sucessful healthy person.
have you tried ground flax seed?, flax seed is good for cholesterol. you should use about 4 ounces a day, I usually sprinkile it in my cereal, or soup, just about anything, sometimes I will sprinkle it in applesauce. I don't have a problem with chelesterol, but I use it for my diabetes. but i have a friend that her cholesterol was like in the 400's and since she started using it, within in about 6 months she had it down to like 150. so I would suggest trying it.
I celebrate your success of a 50 lb. weight loss!!! I am taking 10 mg. of Zocor. Don't be dscouraged by your numbers because they will eventually show how well you are taking care of your body.
the weight loss is reat!!!
Hello Fellow Members I have had Diabetes for 4 years and i tell you i thought i was alone in this battle for my life it is truly inspiring when i see that people are actually having daily wins and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel
You are not alone Nuyorican!!! Whether sooner or a little later, hard work does pay off. You just keep at it and the numbers will catch up and reflect the diligence of your invested time of managing your diabetes and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Hi everyone. This is my first time. I have had Type 2 diabetes for more than 7 years. Finally decided to accept it when my meds went up to 15 pills in a.m. with 2 shots and 15 pills in p.m with 2 shots. I have had gastric sleeve surgery for weight loss (March 2010) and have so far lost over 75 lbs. but still can't get glucose below 150. Stays closer to 280-300. Not eating much…surgery won't let me. still can't lose the lbs. Drink a Sprite once every 2-3 weeks, plenty of water and crystal light. No real appetite for food. Love the sargento cheese sticks (found out too many calories…stopped then). Because of diabetes, have destroyed the nerves in my feet…need to exercise but feet won't let me. So, I just barely eat and sit all day long. Am getting very disappointed in myself for letting my self get to this. now after all this surgery, Dr. tells me that my thyroid is acting up and may have to have surgery. God, can't win this battle for losing. What am I doing wrong or what should I be doing that I am not…HELP. Wow, feels better just getting that off of my chest. Thanks for listening (or reading)…Billie
Hey Billie…things are looking a bit bleek to you right now, but you've gone through a lot lately. I applaud you for taking the steps and getting gastric sleeve surgery. And a 75 lb. loss is great, in only 6 mos. You just need to find a livable diet for you. How much protein should you be getting? Did you talk to a dietician since this surgery? Maybe you could do some chair exercises…That's what I'm trying to do. Once you do a bit, you will feel better about everything. It will be taking controll back a bit at a time. I am wishing you strength (and sending a prayer up) ! I'll be thinking of you today and hoping you do a bit of chair exercise. You are too strong a person to just wallow! Theresa
sugrfre, I am so sorry you are having a difficult time. when you say you can't excercise because of your feet, I still encourage you to do simpple excersices, like leg lifts, sit ups, do bicycle rows with your legs, until you can start doing some things on your feet. even if you only walk a minute or 2 a day, until you can build up to more. don't just give up. If you have extra money and can go to a gym that offers a personal trainer that can help you with your condition, that would be wonderul. Just a thought for you, even if you just do a little everyday, this will help you in the long run. good luck, and keep me posted on how you are doing. Thanks B
dat great i wish i can say da same thing for me… i need help bad
I believe you CAN with dedication to a goal and working toward your goal.
I suspect Kaiyle worked hard to get where she is. You might want to invite her to be your friend, and then email her to ask how she did it. I have invited you to be my friend. If you don't know how to invite a person to be friends email me and I'll tell you.
Blessings to you and yours
James
BTW a BIG WELCOME to You !
That's wonderful =)
i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 23…then went right into denial, for the most part i had ignored my diabetes…well, im 38, and last february i had a massive heart attack, which required a stent…4 weeks later my appendix ruptured, my triglycerides were 1300, and in general all my cholesterol was horrific…i have 5 adopted special needs children, i made a promise when i was gifted with these children…that i would raise them, love them and be there for them…so i pulled me head out, my cholesterol is normal, my triglycerides are down to 200, and my a1c is down to 7.5…i hadnt seen a blood sugar reading under 900 ever…now its never over 140…for anyone thats struggling, find a focal point, support and dig in…for me, it was my babies!!!! if i can do this…anyone can…
You should be very proud of yourself, you have a beautiful family. May God keep you in his care and you continue to improve on your health for your fmily.
thank you…i figure we all better stick together, cause nobody really understands diabetes, except a diabetic…
What an amazing miracle you are!!! Thank you for sharing your inspirational testimony of an incredible fight and comeback with us!!!