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!!!
Add your reply
153 replies
Hi Kalyle, I'm Donna. I just found out I have type 2 about a month ago. My A1C was over 13, but my Dr. says she feels this will be normal by next visit. I have changed so many things. When she said my BS was 406 it scared me to
death!! I jumped on my bike and FLEW!!!! I have already got it back to normal, and I can't believe the differance in the way I feel. I actually feel normal again. I was litterally dragging my self through every step of everyday of my life, no energy at all. I thought I was depressed, sleeping all the time.
Yesterday I actually came home from work and steem cleaned 3 rooms of carpet!!! This is a task that would require at least a 3 day weekend last month!! I'm getting my house togeather again.
Got any advice for a begginer?? I'm afraid my will power will drop and I will go back to feeling that awful again!!! Congrats on your success!!!
ANYONE with ideas please reply!!!
Thank you Donna. Whether you're a beginner or not, we all have those times we feel like we're falling off the wagon. So when I feel like I'm being zapped of my zeal, I put on one of my favorite Cds, listen to a favorite song on there and just listen to the words and the music. Then I find myself on my feet, dancing and before I even realize it, I have done an hour of aerobic dancing. I just get so lost in the music, I don't focus on the fact that it's an actual workout.
That is great news! I enjoy reading these success stories, and others are reading it knowing they too can do it.
Cheers,
Tom
http://www.westerndiabetic.com
Thank you so much Tom, and I really appreciate the site you listed here.
Hello Penny, my lovely friend. First of all, I congratulate you on a fantastic achievement of a 53 lb. weight loss. We have all been there where our weight loss seems to come to a standstill at times. Yet don't let this discourage you from remaining committed to your exercising, taking your meds, and eating healthy because the weight loss in pounds will kick in again. Meanwhile, don't be driven by the weight loss in pounds, but rather focus on the weight loss in inches and the pounds will eventually catch up.
Hello Penny, my lovely friend. First of all, I congratulate you on a fantastic achievement of a 53 lb. weight loss. We have all been there where our weight loss seems to come to a standstill at times. Yet don't let this discourage you from remaining committed to your exercising, taking your meds, and eating healthy because the weight loss in pounds will kick in again. Meanwhile, don't be driven by the weight loss in pounds, but rather focus on the weight loss in inches and the pounds will eventually catch up.
Hi Kaiyle
I am so happy for you that you are doing so good for yourself. Since I have lost my 53pd I can't lose any more maybe you can help me Penny
I've tried to respond to your message four times, but it's not taking for some reason.
Hello Penny, my lovely friend. First of all, I congratulate you on a fantastic achievement of a 53 lb. weight loss. We have all been there where our weight loss seems to come to a standstill at times. Yet don't let this discourage you from remaining committed to your exercising, taking your meds, and eating healthy because the weight loss in pounds will kick in again. Meanwhile, don't be driven by the weight loss in pounds, but rather focus on the weight loss in inches and the pounds will eventually catch up.
Hello Penny, my lovely friend. First of all, I congratulate you on a fantastic achievement of a 53lb. weight loss. We have all been there where it seems like our weight loss has come to a standstill. Don't be discouraged by this, but continue faithfully with your exercising, taking your meds, and eating healthy, and the weight loss in pounds will kick in again. Meanwhile, don't be driven by the weight loss in pounds, but focus on the weight loss in inches and the pounds will catch up soon enough.
Wow…that is great…as Tony the Tiger would say. How did u do it? I was DX'ed March 09, and my A1C was 12.5…put on pills, changed them alot, now I do 4 shots of Novolin a day..It's helping but not nearly enough…now my Endo has moved to Canada and I have to see a new one in Oct. and I"m afraid he'll change everything…
No one knows better than you about how your body feels and how it's adjusting to your insulin. So look forward to this physician coming and be prepared to discuss what is working for you and expect that he will work with you to keep your progress going. So, how did I do it? Aside from taking Metformin, Glipizide, and counting carbs, my greatest weapon in lowering my A1c has been daily exercise.
Instead of looking for the like this button I was looking for the love this button, wow whatever you did what a great job, do tell though what kind of foods have you been eating, and what kind of portions have you been eating.
Are you just on Metformin or some other type of meds that has helped, I myself am on metformin.
Here's a site that I've found to be helpful in making healthier food choices…
https://www.accu-chekconnect.com/connect/live...
I am on 500mg of Metformin and 10mg of Glipizide. Most days I only need the one dose of Metformin because exercising keeps my blood sugars in the 70-120 range. I read labels on everything, looking at sodium, fat, carbs, sat. fat, fat calories, fiber, protein, etc. As far as my food portions, I follow this…
What I've learned in my diabetic class is that we can have 45-60 grams of carbs per meal and 15-25 grams of carbs per snack. Also 10-15 grams of fat per meal, no more than 35-55 grams of fat per day. You can also subtract from your total carb grams any fiber grams.
Have you tried eating for your blood type it is slowly working for me and I have managed to keep my Lupus at bay for the last 6 months, but, with the winter months fast approaching I won't be so lucky because the weather really makes me hurt so bad that I am sometimes hospitalized.
Thank you for being vocal about the success you're having with eating right for your blood type. I was doing a little research on it, and I have found it to be most enlightening. With your eating healthy this way, I truly do believe that your body is going to handle the winter months quite well.
http://dadamo.com/
keep it up you well feel even better about your self in the end Take it from me I have lost a total of 147 lb sense i was told i was diabetic in April of 09 I was 300 plus my sugar was 710 when I found out now it's in the low 90 so keep it up
How did you lose that much weight? Details darling;)
yes we want details lol
Thank you for sharing such an inspirational journey of success. Just a true testament that hard work will absolutely reap its rewards in time.
Great job! I too have struggled with controlling my blood sugars. When I went to the doctor last, he suggested a 2-3 day hospital stay to get them under control and then to maintain. It worked. I'm out of the hospital and now trying to maintain. It showed me that if I check my bs regularly, count the carbs of what I'm eating, and get some exercise everyday, my bs will stay in control. I don't know what I was thinking before. guess I was in serious denial. I wanted to be normal like everyone else and I'm not. congrats on your success and keep it going. I'm looking at this by taking it one day at a time. one victory at a time.
Thank you, and congratulations to you on your progress and success with keeping your blood sugars under control. No you're not normal like everyone else; you are extraordinary!!!
thats awesome! feels good too see great results! keep up the good work! MICHELLE
Thank you for that Michelle. It's a pleasure to meet you, and thank you for accepting my request of friendship. I wish for you overwhelming success in your fight against this disease, and don't ever submit to it!!!
Congratulations on doing such a good job and I know how hard it is to achieve. God be with you Terr
good job
That great Kaiyle, keep up te good work.
i'm 69 yrs of age,been a diabetic for 8 yrs.i have my bs down and it has been a fight to do it,but why is my bs so high in the mornings after more than 8 hrs with nothing to eat at noon yesterday my bs was 95,then i eat an early dinner then i go for a walk,then in bed by 9 pm ,so i can read a book,take my nite bs and it was 118 last nite and this a.m 114.why?it makes no sense to me.
congrats kailye,you are doing real good,losing your weight is a big help.i have only lost 16lbs this yr,but i do have a very bad back and can't excersize like i used to but waking around the block helps,sorry i don't want to but into your moment of glory, but keep up the good work.glad ur my friend.
hi retta…don't have diabetes at all or never had a test to sure if i am one,hopefully i'm not…well,just want you to know that i joined the group because you look like my mom..we're not living together though i love her so much!,,i don't know but what i'm feeling for you now is extremely warm,that concern and prayers are to you from ME!…you take care retta, i'm so happy with your achievement in fighting diabetes for 8 yrs..God bless…
Hello Retta. Perhaps these sites can give you some insight on how to get those morning high blood sugars down.
http://diabetes.webmd.com/morning-high-blood-...
http://www.articlesbase.com/advertising-artic...
http://www.articlesbase.com/sleep-articles/sl...
http://stress.about.com/od/stresshealth/a/cor...
Congratulations. Is a big accomplishment.
Hi, my name is Lily and I have diabetes 2 for the last 10 years. Sorry if I sound a little frustrated but for the last 2 years, I have been fighting to keep a low sugar level using Janumet and now Levemir injections. Now the Doctor said to stop the pills and use only the injection until I see an endocrinologist to assess my case.
I feel my doctor has taken too long to make that decision and now I am hoping there is still help for me.
I am obese and joined a kickboxing class since February which allowed me to lose 30 pounds. That part is great because I feel more energized but still, thinking of my sugar levels have been keeping me depressed.
Just venting! But happy to be here.
Wow, I"m surprised your doctor waited 10 years to refer you to an endocrinologist. Mine sent me directly to one right after he diagnosed me with Type 2. I hope you will get the guidance you need from your endo.
Hello Lily. It is good to meet you. I'd rather you vent than to keep your frustrations bottled up. I want you to focus on the positive things that are going on in your life, and eventually those blood sugars are going to evidence your hard work. So kickboxing and a 30 lb. weight loss is two of those positive things!!! You go girl!!! I'm into Tae Kwon Do myself. I'm currently an 8th gup yellow belt, working towards my green belt. You stay in the fight, Lily, against this disease, and don't ever submit to it!!!
Thank you Kaiyle. I was just transitioned to Novo injections and continue Levemir. The scary part was that after the first shot of Novo, the sugar levels went down by 11 points or at 273 but two hours later it was at 420. No eating in between. I am having a hard time finding the balance but found out I lost another 9 pounds. Thanks for listening. Lily
Wow Kaiyle…You GO GIRL!! That is an amazing recovery in such a relatively short time. Surely it is more than diet…I'm guessing that you have become very active as well! I see my doctor tomorrow after 2 months of last seeing her and I can only hope for the same good results! Keep on the obvious right path you are on now. Proud of you!
Thank you Leolioness. Yes it is more than diet, it is also daily exercise along with taking meds. I hope you received some great test results. Please get back with me and share what your diligent hard work has achieved.
Thanks really great and keep up the great work!!
I just want to take time to thank everyone for your well wishes, cheering me on, and for celebrating my success with me. I am grateful and humbled by your show of kindness towards me. Truly, It is by the grace of God that I have achieved this success.
Just by reading your accomplishments and the joy you have in lifting everyone's spirits, I feel like I have found a friend who truly understands the ups and downs of diabetes. you are a beautiful person and well blessed in God's eyes. Please keep the inspirational words of encouragement coming…Billie in west texas
That is good i drop over 27 pound over 3months .along with that i feel better.
WONDERFUL!!!!!!! You did a wonderful job! Care to share any secrets?
: ) No secrets…I've just been dancing to my favorite music for an hour, six days a week and riding my stationary bike for six miles, 3-4 days a week. I know, that's a lot of work, but I make it as enjoyable as possible. I lose myself in the music and forget about it being exercise.
That is the key. When it's not work, it's fun. When it's fun, we look forward to doing it.
that is wonderful .I am so happy for you I wish I could do that I am pushing 70 and I think that is enough exercise and I have bad legs can't walk far .you are doing great keep up the good work
Jazz
Congrats!! I too have found some pants I didn't fit into last year at all. What a rewarding feeling. You keep up the great work. They are going to check my A1C next month and we'll see where it is. I'm hoping that I am on the right track, and will have lost enough to get my BG under control with diet. I'm crossing my fingers for you too.
Good for you. yes, do keep up the good work. I feel a lot better now ( had a cold for a week) so tonight after work & dinner I`m hitting the walking trail, Haven`t been able to do it cuz I felt yucky with the cold & flue the week before. Looking foward to loosing some inches also, 2lbs down & I want 50 more to go..have a great day and congrates. :0
Those numbers are great. Keep up the good work. I know it can be a pain to do all the work, but it's really paying off for you. If your happy that's all that matters. Your doing great.
Denny
Kaiyle,
So glad to hear that you got your numbers down so well, GREAT JOB!!! For I know it's not easy, for myself I've just lost 52 pounds and my Dr. lowered my meds. from 2000mg a day to 1000mg metformin and my glipizide from 10mg to 5 mg a day and I must say I feel alot better. All the best to you…
good r u kaiyle,hope my triglycerides come down in 2 months.i wish i could exercise but every time i do ,i end up hurting my back(arthritic spine)but i do walk around the block at least 2 times every day.i'm losing but not fast enough.well any way, good for you.
Happy day Kaiyle,
Praise God for your obedience of taking care of you & the diabetes & not letting the diabetes take care of you. To God be the glory for the things has done is doing & will do in your life. Stay blessed.
Working 4 Jesus, & Loving it.
Mama Dee
That is fantastic progress in just a couple of months! All the hard work does pay off and it is exciting to be eager to go to the doctor to see what he is going to say. Great Job Kaiyle! You have much to be proud of.
Wow!! That is excellent! Success is the best motivator there is! Congratulations.
That really great news! I happy to hear that. As you doctor said "Keep up the good work".
Thanks so much!!! : )
Wow! That's so great! Good job! All that hard work is paying off! Hopefully I'll be able to say that for myself sometime! I know how tough it is! Congratulations to you! I'll bet your feeling better too! Keep it up! Before you know it you'll reach your goal! I really need to get cracking on my carbs ! Your an inspiration! :)
Thank you Realsis, and I am feeling so much better. It is hard work, but it's hard work that leads to rewarding benefits. Just take it one day at a time, and then we will soon be celebrating your achievement.
Woohoo! That's great! So happy to hear this good news.
I appreciate that so much!!!
That' s awesome!!! I am so happy for you!! You go girl!!!!:)
Thank you, my friend : )
That is excellent results! Good for you my friend! You suppose to take one of your FRIEND to your gym to help us bring down our numbers…I am the first one in line…:-)…I am serious, it is a rule written in the fine print when you sign up here…you get like 100 points for doing this..
LOL…The best gym you can workout in is right there in the privacy of your own home. Just put your favorite upbeat music on and dance with complete abandonment. It works!!!!
ohh, I didn't know you workout from home. when I first started to exercise, I didn't believe I will have the discipline to do it on my own. I went to a gym for about a year until I was totally comfortable with exercising…you seem to have the disclipline all along, so good for you :-)…What kind of exercise do you do, is it only aerobic?
I tried red yeast rice and it almost put me out of commision. Please be careful. I take a lot of hebs and vitamins but that was bad for me. I keep my BG under control until I go thru a spell where i run a low grd fever and sick to my stomac and my sugars go up. ???
I too have pretty tight controll of my BG, but have these spells where I get slight to moderate stomach pain, feel nauseus, and get a low grade fever. Makes my BG rise. I just lay down…gets rid of the pain. And next day I'm usually fine!? Weird. I told my regular Dr. He just starts guessing maybe it's this, or that…doesn't really seem to be too concerned.
You take good care of yourself, and if that fever thing persists, you let your physician know as soon as possible.
I eat a lot of chicken an turkey an now i am taking -red rice yeast= twice a day an its bringing my ldl down real quick an you have to get it at a natural vitamen store… But it works… Hope this helps…
Hello Pat, and thank you for accepting my request of friendship. I appreciate the information.
I side with your doctor, "Keep up the good work!"
Awww…thank you : )