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Hello! I'm Heather, and I was diagnosed with Type 2 March 2021. My A1C was 13.1. I was stunned... So, in response, I cut out anything sweetened, anything with flour, no breads, no cereal, no potato, no white rice, no corn, no alcohol, all gone for 3 months. And then -- my doctor read me the...

Thanks All, I really REALLY appreciate this. I missed no meals for the weight loss! Never went hungry for one second -- just improved my diet and reduced my intake somewhat. I've been eating around 1500 calories per day. (Anyone else using MyFitnessPal.com?) Generally, I cut out baked goods...

Oh yes! I stopped the meds right away & confirmed with the doctor. I've upped my salt intake. There doesn't seem to be a ton that can be done on the low bp side. I'm trying to be good about my diet and especially not to lose any more weight. Thanks for the encouragement Fenn!

Female, 58 yrs. I was diagnosed on March 30, and my A1C was 13.3. I got myself set up with a dietician, have shed about 35 lbs, -- currently about 181 lbs -- and I WAS DOING GREAT. Felt better than I had in years. Hadn't gotten onto much of an exercise program, but at least was doing a brisk 5 -...