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<blockquote data-quote="nubs13" data-source="post: 345563" data-attributes="member: 56836"><p>Thanks for your kind words Yorksman - no luck finding optifast so I've substituted it with Slimfast instead. Aware sugars high but hope exercise will counteract the potential rise in blood sugar levels.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for your wise words Sporty (hope ok to shorten your name). Agree decision to stop medication should not be taken lightly and ordinarily should be agreed with one's medical team. My diabetic nurse had wanted to take me off it as didnt feel it was working for me as I wasnt losing weight. She had previously indicated that she was inclined to take me of it as it was costing the NHS loads and I wasnt losing weight even though my blood sugar had reduced to near non diabetic levels. I was able to win that particular battle and got a fresh prescription but on reflection have found that it hasnt been so good for me because I am eating more 'bad' things in the belief that the drug will regulate my blood sugar. Another problem is that I seem to have more chest pain whenever I'm on medication - it may just be in my head but I found myself getting really worked up and scared that I was going to have a heart attack or a stroke and decided that they just werent worth the risk.</p><p></p><p>The other problem with taking drugs is that with this strict eating regime and the exercise the blood sugar drops to really low levels which can be a worry if on medication. If I'm not taking the medication then I dont have to worry about that low sugars and can just get on with the diet. I've got an appointment to see my doctor on Wednesday so will see what she advises.</p><p></p><p>Day 1 of 56</p><p></p><p>Harder than expected - felt hungry and really cold - had to resort to putting my coat on during the day at work- some folk must have thought I was barking! Thankfully no headache or any other symptoms. Feel good and positive in myself that I will be able to complete the diet this time (only achieved 19 days the first time and 3 the second) and hopefully achieve my weight goals</p><p></p><p>Fasting blood sugar @ 7.15 am was 5.3 mmol/L - as currently not on medication will only take a daily early morning reading</p><p>Breakfast - ready made slimfast choc shake (currently 5 for £5 in Morrisons) and 12 mins on the wii </p><p>Lunch - veg feast of tomatoes, broccoli and carrots topped off with a small spoon of hot pepper sauce</p><p>Evening exercise session - walked 3.5 kms on the treadmill in the gym which took about 46 mins </p><p>Supper - bottle of choc flavoured slimfast</p><p></p><p>Almost time for bed - roll on day 2....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nubs13, post: 345563, member: 56836"] Thanks for your kind words Yorksman - no luck finding optifast so I've substituted it with Slimfast instead. Aware sugars high but hope exercise will counteract the potential rise in blood sugar levels. Thanks for your wise words Sporty (hope ok to shorten your name). Agree decision to stop medication should not be taken lightly and ordinarily should be agreed with one's medical team. My diabetic nurse had wanted to take me off it as didnt feel it was working for me as I wasnt losing weight. She had previously indicated that she was inclined to take me of it as it was costing the NHS loads and I wasnt losing weight even though my blood sugar had reduced to near non diabetic levels. I was able to win that particular battle and got a fresh prescription but on reflection have found that it hasnt been so good for me because I am eating more 'bad' things in the belief that the drug will regulate my blood sugar. Another problem is that I seem to have more chest pain whenever I'm on medication - it may just be in my head but I found myself getting really worked up and scared that I was going to have a heart attack or a stroke and decided that they just werent worth the risk. The other problem with taking drugs is that with this strict eating regime and the exercise the blood sugar drops to really low levels which can be a worry if on medication. If I'm not taking the medication then I dont have to worry about that low sugars and can just get on with the diet. I've got an appointment to see my doctor on Wednesday so will see what she advises. Day 1 of 56 Harder than expected - felt hungry and really cold - had to resort to putting my coat on during the day at work- some folk must have thought I was barking! Thankfully no headache or any other symptoms. Feel good and positive in myself that I will be able to complete the diet this time (only achieved 19 days the first time and 3 the second) and hopefully achieve my weight goals Fasting blood sugar @ 7.15 am was 5.3 mmol/L - as currently not on medication will only take a daily early morning reading Breakfast - ready made slimfast choc shake (currently 5 for £5 in Morrisons) and 12 mins on the wii Lunch - veg feast of tomatoes, broccoli and carrots topped off with a small spoon of hot pepper sauce Evening exercise session - walked 3.5 kms on the treadmill in the gym which took about 46 mins Supper - bottle of choc flavoured slimfast Almost time for bed - roll on day 2.... [/QUOTE]
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