6 month review - Result!!

[Bluenosesol]

Hi Folks,

I didnt post on Success Stories because that string doesnt seem to get read any more....

I was diagnosed in May :-
HBA1C 10.3
Fasting BG 13
Weight 17stone 5
Trigs 7.7
2 x 500 Metformin
3 month review last August
HBA1C 5.8
Fasting BG Never higher than 5's - Meal +2, never higher than 6.9
Weight 14st 6
Trigs 1
Reduced medication to 1 x 500 Metformin
Today had my 6 month review
HBA1C 5.6
Fasting BG Never Higher than 5's - Meal + 2, never higher than 6.9
Weight 13st 6
Trigs 0.9
OFF MEDICATION!!

BP and cholesterol was never a problem even on diagnosis.
The diabetic nurse told me that she is having a torrid time trying to get practice diabetics even to take their medication, let alone diet and exercise. She said that she only wished that they would be like me and "take it on" and she asked me if I would go along to speak at her group therapy sessions to provide encouragement to the group.

My final goal is to get HBA1C down to 5.0/5.1, weight down to 13stone, BMI down to 25, and maintain, maintain, maintain.

Regards Steve

 

[sugarless sue]

Congratulations Steve, great progress ,you must be over the moon!!

 

[Patch]

Great work!

 

[Cowboyjim]

WTG! As they say... well, my kids do.
The DN comment sounds all too familiar. Several nurses I know (lucky me!) OTR told me it's the patients' mindset that's the problem. They lean back on the meds (those that take em) and expect to get fixed whenever and whatever or don't believe it'll happen to them... crazy.

 

[cugila]

Steve.

Great result. Glad to see it is all working for you.

As for the success stories, it will grow I am sure, just they get 'hijacked' with too many comments. Might try and tidy it up a bit so the stories are more accessible........another job

 

[hanadr]

Congratulations Steve that's brilliant
Just a thought though
If you are under 60 years old, that 1 Metformin 500 was giving you free prescriptions.
Hana

 

[gateian]

Well done. That's really great news. Glad to see how well you are doing.

 

[Bluenosesol]

Thanks for the comments and support guys, my DN's comments about failing to get patients on board were mirrored by my daughter a third year student, who during her diabetic module was told that 40% of NHS diabetics on medication, do not take their medication!.
Hana,
My exemption runs for 5 years. I also take allaupurinol for gout, which reduces my Uric acid levels and hence protects my kidneys to an extent from the occasional effects of hypoglycaemia. So I argue that I am still taking meds for my diabetes. :lol:
The pharmacist wont ask any questions, as I am not obliged to ask for metformin every time I get a prescription. :wink:
Then Again??.

Regards Steve

 

[totsy]

i make no wonder u are over the moon,that is brilliant
keep up the hard work

 

[bronte]

Well done I am so pleased for you. I am sure you will reach your goals with that positive outlook!.
Best wishes
Helen

 

[wallycorker]

Great stuff Steve!!! Massive!!! WTG whatever that means!!! (Way to go?)

It really does just go to show what is achievable for many Type 2s - and all in only six months as far as you are concerned.

Keep it up!

Best wishes - John

 

[wallycorker]

........As for the success stories, it will grow I am sure, just they get 'hijacked' with too many comments. Might try and tidy it up a bit so the stories are more accessible........another job

A great idea Ken! In my opinion the Success Stories threads are too hard to find for newbies at present.

What about splitting them into Type 1 and Type 2 (or insulin-dependent and non-insulin dependent) or something similar? With - or preferably without - the "high-carb" and "low-carb" dietary split.

John

 

[graham64]

Great stuff Steve well done, keep spreading the word

Regards
Graham