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My husband is on metformin. He is also taking beta blockers for a heart condition. Could Slimming World help? He is thinking about joining, but wants reassurance that this is OK with diabetes. He has 4+ stone to lose. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
hi I have insulin controlled diabetes i joined slimming world at the request of my health trust who paid for me to have 12 weeks free this was in april last year since then i have paid myself for further membership and since have lost 3 stone i intend to remain in sw i need to lose another three stone I can honestly say that I thougherly recommend anyone to join slimming world they really help everyone who wants to lose weight not just for health reasons It really changes your life and the way you eat you never go hungry so Derek speak to your local health trust and give it a tryMy husband is on metformin. He is also taking beta blockers for a heart condition. Could Slimming World help? He is thinking about joining, but wants reassurance that this is OK with diabetes. He has 4+ stone to lose. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
Hi, I am in my third week of slimming world, and my blood sugar has dropped dramatically. Last Sept I started to increase my insulin because my BS was going up rapidly, it was about 12/13, after less than three weeks at slimming world it is back to normal and I feel great.My husband is on metformin. He is also taking beta blockers for a heart condition. Could Slimming World help? He is thinking about joining, but wants reassurance that this is OK with diabetes. He has 4+ stone to lose. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
I have type 2 and was on three different medications for it, 18mths ago I weight 16st. I joined slimming world and for the first time in my life joined a gym and began to exercise now at 69 yrs old I am 11st 6lb and need no medication for my diabetes & I no longer have asthma, I swim 1/4 mile a day, do two aquarobic sessions a week, 1 hydrorider session, kettlebell, circuit and boxercise training and two or three structured gym session a week. Before I could not even get to the top of the stairs withour stopping. Whilst it hasn't cured my bladder cancer or thyroid problems it has certainly been totally effective on everything else. I really believe everyone diagnosed with type 2 should be trying Slimming world as it is not just a diet it is the lifestyle change we all need. I began my change of lifestyle feeling like a fat useless old woman I now feel and look years younger and am enjoying life again., I would advise you to join at the same time even if you only need to lose a pound or two so you can fully support him on his journey to better health. One of the good things about SW is once you reach your target weight and for as long as you stay within 3lbs of it you do not have to pay for the sessions, which gives you ongoing support for life..My husband is on metformin. He is also taking beta blockers for a heart condition. Could Slimming World help? He is thinking about joining, but wants reassurance that this is OK with diabetes. He has 4+ stone to lose. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
Dear Susyq, don't give up hope, I have just started reading these forums and there is no doubt that if we avoid loads of carbs and do some light exercise (to start) that it can only be for the good. It's shocking that someone in your condition (nearly blind) hasn't got some support, I do hope you find some, in the mean time, I'm routing for you ...not much I know, but sometimes it helps !! Best wishes....I joined sw three weeks ago. Im nearlly blind and cant see to cook. They reccomended their own sw ready meals which i did eat but not for me, too spicy the meatballs and far too much pasta in the bakes. On top of which i cant fathom it out. I cant get an appoinment with a diebetes nurse for another fortnight. So i didnt bother to go this week. I did lose one pound ladt week but that was due to changes i made not to sw! Im type 2 and new to all of this. I dont start on the educatiobal course until March. I have waited 15 month to get on that course! And like i say i dont understand anything about diabetes and sw. Wishing i werent here right now xx