My Experience with Type 2
I was originally diagnosed in 2014. I was a walking example of all the classic symptoms. A1C was over 12 and morning reding was 335. My Dr called me in and read me the riot act. Started Metformin and Lisonopril and a statin as Triglycerides were through the roof.
In 6 months I was down in the 7's on A1C. Over the years I struggled and was good for a few years even hitting 6.5. Then as time went I became lax and after my father had health issues and passed I finally went back and A1c was almost 9. That was on December 16 last year. Now after taking Metformin, Glyxambi,Glyburide and lisonopril and a Statin my last 3 mornings waking up have been 110,105 and 117.
Looking at the end of January to see my progress. Big Wake up Call!
There exist alternatives to managing diabetes without medications. You would have to put in some hard work, research, and education, but you can significantly reduce or even put your diabetes into remission through diet changes alone.
As explained on this web site https://type2diabetes.com/what-is-t2d:
"Type 2 diabetes is a condition that is caused by high blood glucose (sugar). Blood glucose comes from the foods you eat, and it is your main source of energy. Your body makes insulin, a hormone created in the pancreas, to help move glucose from the food you eat into your cells so it can be used for energy."
So, reversing / remission of Type 2 Diabetes is about limiting your intake of what causes the issue in the first place (carbohydrates). I encourage you to look at the diet based approach, and working with a medical professional, start the healing process to reverse your 2TD.
, thanks for sharing your experiences. Living with type 2 diabetes is a journey and everyone's experiences differ. I'm glad to hear about your progress. It's so exciting to hear about your lower morning numbers, that can be especially tough. Let us know how it goes at the end of January. It's exciting to see the output of hard work 😀 Warmly, Minel (Team Member) Interesting journeys trying to control blood sugar, in the last 2 months I have got good control of my blood sugar numbers, lost 10kg. Gone from 7different medications to only three . All by going low carb and mild exercise daily. Share with me your journey and how you changed your life for a better healthy future.
Great job ! What an incredible amount of work you have done to achieve what you have. How low of a carb diet did you go? Congratulations! Shelley, community moderator 🇨🇦 Thankyou, I tried to keep to under 30gm per day, usually dinner and go for a 30min brist walk after.
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I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Losing loved ones definitely makes it more difficult to deal with any chronic disease we live with. Sounds like you are on the path to getting your control back. Yay you! Looking forward to hearing how your Jan results are! Shelley, community moderator 🇨🇦
