3 months of hard work.

August 3 months ago I got my usual diabetes Hb1ac bloods done and as usual sky high. Between 60-70’s. My depression and anxiety let the comforting voice in my head always win instead of doing something properly to manage my condition.

I’m currently on 1000mg metformin, 25mg alogliptin and 10mg empagliflozin.

Got told if it’s the same In November and February I’d be going on insulin injections. Yeah noooo I can’t do that.

Was told Normal ranges are between 20 -42

3 months of gym training, weight loss, diet change (still had some naughty foods as treats)
I got my recent blood results back and I’m now 39 and in the normal levels.

Feeling so much better and feel my mental health is in a better place with the increased activity from training again.

Doctors next week to discuss dropping my medication and pretty sure I’ll still need to be on something for at least next year to see if it’s the lifestyle change or wether it’s the tablets.

if anyone’s been in a similar position I would love to hear from you and what to expect.

Thanks guys for all the kinds words. This is the first I’ve been able to get on. The scare was being told I may need to take injections and I’m not really a fan of needles so I had to get my head right. I do feel my depression and anxiety fed into each other which then would exhaust me and result in comfort eating followed by guilt and despair.

I’ve trained since I was 16 I’m now 37 but for the last 4-5 years I fell away from it due to a lack of love I suppose. I feel being back at the gym has gave me a massive mental wellness boost and has helped me maintain my eating habits due to the small goals being achieved each week. Hopefully I can keep going on this trend and it’s refreshing to hear people that have done it but also fell off the wagon so to speak. Thanks again guys.