after many years of taking meds i am now off meds; i did this by working out 30 minutes 5 out of 7 days which started out as simply walking!; increased fruits, water, veggies. really watched the carbs and protein.
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i am so happy now; my blood sugars run about 102-135 which my doc says is good! also lost about 45-50 pounds. my life is so much better now! munching on fruit, counting cracker snacks and still enjoy my occasional buttered popcorn!
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Congratulations! I was just diagnosed with type 2 insulin resistant in January . . . A1C was an abysmal 12! OMG. Since that time I have lost over 50 lbs. Friday I had my 6 mth. check and await results. But I feel good that my A1C (which was 6.9 three months ago) is below 6 now as my sugars have been ranging from high 70's to 90's. Got off my B/P med. Woohoo!
Congratulatio ns on your success.
MISTYSMOM067/22/2010 12:20:00 PM
It is my ultimate goal to get off all mine. I've lost nearly 20 lbs (1 more lb to 20)since March and my sugars are near normal. Thank you Lord!
RUNNINGFORWARD16/1/2011 10:05:00 AM
I am so PROUD of you! My dad with diagnosed with pre-diabetes and his doctor wanted to eventually put him on medication if his diagnosis changed...he enrolled at the gym almost a year ago and has avoided being placed on meds, thus far! When I go home to visit, we lace up our sneakers and workout together. My folks work out almost everyday to ensure he stays healthy!
Your accomplishment is so commendable and awesome! You and my father have proved that hard work and dedication to your health pays off!!!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!
BIGKNEES8/17/2010 10:34:00 PM
Wonderful!!! I'm proud of you!!!!
KBRIS0038/7/2010 12:44:00 AM
You are such an inspiration to me! My meds have increased when I stopped working out for awhile. Within 2 days of working out, my sugar levels dropped to 96-148. That's only 2 days! How long did it take before you went off your meds? I am doing the same things you are doing....I'm hoping for the same success!
TRYTRYAGAIN508/2/2010 3:22:00 PM
That's awesome, new to diabetic. I'm pre-diabetic not sure of what it is all about just yet, reading and learning. started today with eating right and exercise. Could uses all the help I can get. Thanks for sharing. Great work! TK
MOMMYPENN37/30/2010 11:06:00 PM
Brilliant job, it's tough work but as you have proved and so have others,...it can be done!!!
GLORIAB737/29/2010 6:55:00 PM
Congratulations on working at getting off the meds! That is so encouraging to hear!
DCRAFTY47/27/2010 9:55:00 PM
Wow you all are great. I have my diabetes not under control at this time. I also changed doctors. I have also changed insulin brand. I don't know if the last doctor really meant my 3 mos check up were really GOOD! This new doctor is making me feel that he should have known about my sugar levels if they were a 9 this time and before he would say they are ok. I need to watch more now as I don't know how long this was messed up! Anyhelp is sooo much appreciated.
I am exercising 30 mins in the morning and back to walking 30 mins a day. My back went out about 5 weeks ago so I am back to doing what I know I must do.
Diane
SELF-LOVE7/27/2010 4:12:00 PM
Great News. I have been weaning my own self off of my meds for the last 3 weeks and all I did was stop eating processed foods and mostly a vegetarian diet - sometimes a vegan diet. My lowest sugar has been @ 186 and I also walk with Leslie Sansone at least 4 miles Q day.
SANDYSUE837/26/2010 12:32:00 PM
Congratulations on no meds. This is my goal after only 2 years of taking meds for blood sugar. I am down about 45 lbs since Diabetes diagnosis. Only have lost about 5 since joing sparkpeople. Ways to go but I know I can do it.
JACKSONROSE587/24/2010 9:17:00 PM
Very encouraging. Came to me on a day I had not done well. Back on track now.
COBOUCH537/23/2010 8:34:00 AM
Great job! That is my goal as well - reading your post and the others encourages me that I can reach that goal! Way to go!!!!
PK19477/23/2010 5:45:00 AM
I'm just taking metformin now and so happy. Still trying to get off it too.
WELLNESSME097/22/2010 7:40:00 PM
I have been very lucky so far, I was not put on meds for my diabetes but had to make a whole life change, so far thank the good Lord I have been able to stay away from meds. I'm so happy for you, keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing the hope that they too can achieve the same.
STORMTMB7/22/2010 9:31:00 AM
Way to go! Congrats. That's my goal too.
ADKISTLER7/22/2010 7:19:00 AM
I am off my meds, too. I am still struggling with keeping my numbers down.
JANEXA7/21/2010 7:23:00 PM
Congratulations! I am off all my diabetic meds, too, so I know a little bit about how great you must feel! I am thrilled for you! Hugs, Janet
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I'm a diabetic, since losing 40 pounds mr Dr. took me off my insulin, now just taking 2 pills a day now to control my BS
If you are a diabetic on meds and insulin, losing even 10 pounds will lower your blood sugar. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and drink lots of water. I WAS on meds and insulin and I have lost 30lbs. and I am now med free and insulin free!!!
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