3 Milestones In 1 Day

rhubarb73 said:

I presume you mean in a good way ? ;-)

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rhubarb73 said:

Feeling very emotional. My T2 dashboard has lit up with flashing shiny lights today:

Milestone 1 - today is 3 months since I was diagnosed. On 14 May I was 101.5kg, and had an Hba1c of 66.

Milestone 2 - I had a blood test yesterday. I just rang to get my results: the Hba1c is now 40 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milestone 3 - I am weighing in at 87.5kg: a 14kg loss since diagnosis

I am so excited. Back in the normal range in under 3 months!

I could not have achieved this reduction so quickly without this forum - without the support, advice, encouragement, challenge and shared experiences of this community. Through this site I have learned about Low Carb High Fat diet, learned how to stick with it through the ups and downs, learned about testing and how to do it properly.

I have learned to ignore the well intentioned advice of people who don't have the right expertise. I've learned to be sceptical about healthcare professionals but also make the best of the support they can offer.

I know this isn't the finish line, it's just the first lap in a long race. But I'm not pining to go back to carb loaded existence: Why build a wall just to knock it down again? I like my new way of eating...I like the way it makes me feel, and look! I like the food I eat - cheese was always my guilty pleasure, now I no longer feel guilty.

My signature says DIABETES IS A CURSE, DIAGNOSIS IS A GIFT. I genuinely believe this to be the case because, although I technically have a serious chronic health condition, so far the only physical impact on me has been positive. I am fitter, lighter, sharper, more energetic and happier. Very very happy today.

I am also happy to have "met" so many wonderful, helpful friendly people on this site. You've really helped me. Not just the T2's, but T1's and T3's as well who have taught me so much and humbled me with what some of them have to go through daily.

When I was diagnosed, I was shocked, upset and really worried about the future - that grim day in May seems like a long time abo now. I couldn't just accept my fate and let this happen. My doctor gave me tablets and said "you'll probably be on these for the rest of your days."

I'm so pleased I found another way.

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rhubarb73 said:

Feeling very emotional. My T2 dashboard has lit up with flashing shiny lights today:

Milestone 1 - today is 3 months since I was diagnosed. On 14 May I was 101.5kg, and had an Hba1c of 66.

Milestone 2 - I had a blood test yesterday. I just rang to get my results: the Hba1c is now 40 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milestone 3 - I am weighing in at 87.5kg: a 14kg loss since diagnosis

I am so excited. Back in the normal range in under 3 months!

I could not have achieved this reduction so quickly without this forum - without the support, advice, encouragement, challenge and shared experiences of this community. Through this site I have learned about Low Carb High Fat diet, learned how to stick with it through the ups and downs, learned about testing and how to do it properly.

I have learned to ignore the well intentioned advice of people who don't have the right expertise. I've learned to be sceptical about healthcare professionals but also make the best of the support they can offer.

I know this isn't the finish line, it's just the first lap in a long race. But I'm not pining to go back to carb loaded existence: Why build a wall just to knock it down again? I like my new way of eating...I like the way it makes me feel, and look! I like the food I eat - cheese was always my guilty pleasure, now I no longer feel guilty.

My signature says DIABETES IS A CURSE, DIAGNOSIS IS A GIFT. I genuinely believe this to be the case because, although I technically have a serious chronic health condition, so far the only physical impact on me has been positive. I am fitter, lighter, sharper, more energetic and happier. Very very happy today.

I am also happy to have "met" so many wonderful, helpful friendly people on this site. You've really helped me. Not just the T2's, but T1's and T3's as well who have taught me so much and humbled me with what some of them have to go through daily.

When I was diagnosed, I was shocked, upset and really worried about the future - that grim day in May seems like a long time abo now. I couldn't just accept my fate and let this happen. My doctor gave me tablets and said "you'll probably be on these for the rest of your days."

I'm so pleased I found another way.

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rhubarb73 said:

Thanks Debra. My doctor is happy for me. He’s a nice chap. I will try to leverage that goodwill. My intention is to write to him rather than use up an appointment I don’t need. If I can get him and his practice partners thinking I the “Southport” style that could do a lot of good in a rural area with an ageing population. Cheers - your positivity is something I always look forward to seeing on here.

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