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On 30 April they did my first blood glucose test. As a result of that test, The doctor diagnosed me with severe Type 2 Diabetes as the HBA1C read 14.3. That is where my journey commenced. One of the first places I turned to was Diabetes UK because with respect to the efforts of the Canadian Diabetes website, they did not seem to be as aggressive in alternative methods of treatment.
You welcomed this Canadian with open arms and I instantly knew I had chosen well. Since then I have quietly poured through the copious studies, personal experiences, successes and failures. I made notes, both mental and physical, and studied recommended readings completely. I also monitored my blood glucose levels twice a day (sometimes 3x's) and made determinations as to what need to change in order to get my A1C below 7.8 at the first three-month measure.
Yesterday afternoon, I visited my doctor for the results. She was delighted that my HBA1C is now at 6.2; so too am I.
Unlike some with T2D, I have not had to concern myself with weight loss, so my regimen has focused on food consumption and exercise. I have been undertaking both with zeal - eliminating sugars completely, removing all harmful carbs; and, fasting. Clearly, along with exercising like a Spartan, it is working.
I cannot claim this as a personal victory simply because I followed in the footsteps of you wonderful, assistive, and sharing people. This is a victory for this group, and you do deserve the praise.
I know my journey is just beginning and I have so much more to learn and experience. With this new A1C under my belt...I am ready to go. The doctor has changed my meds from Janumet XR 50/1000 daily to 1000mg of. Glumetza. The goal is to remove all meds when my Insulin Resistance is no longer an issue.
So, thank you all - for your support, for your practical advice; and, for your sharing of experiences. It has helped considerably and maintained my focus
Denis
You welcomed this Canadian with open arms and I instantly knew I had chosen well. Since then I have quietly poured through the copious studies, personal experiences, successes and failures. I made notes, both mental and physical, and studied recommended readings completely. I also monitored my blood glucose levels twice a day (sometimes 3x's) and made determinations as to what need to change in order to get my A1C below 7.8 at the first three-month measure.
Yesterday afternoon, I visited my doctor for the results. She was delighted that my HBA1C is now at 6.2; so too am I.
Unlike some with T2D, I have not had to concern myself with weight loss, so my regimen has focused on food consumption and exercise. I have been undertaking both with zeal - eliminating sugars completely, removing all harmful carbs; and, fasting. Clearly, along with exercising like a Spartan, it is working.
I cannot claim this as a personal victory simply because I followed in the footsteps of you wonderful, assistive, and sharing people. This is a victory for this group, and you do deserve the praise.
I know my journey is just beginning and I have so much more to learn and experience. With this new A1C under my belt...I am ready to go. The doctor has changed my meds from Janumet XR 50/1000 daily to 1000mg of. Glumetza. The goal is to remove all meds when my Insulin Resistance is no longer an issue.
So, thank you all - for your support, for your practical advice; and, for your sharing of experiences. It has helped considerably and maintained my focus
Denis