Monday12
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- Type of diabetes
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Morning all
I was diagnosed with Type 2 at the beginning of December. I had actually gone to see my GP - for the first time in about five years, typical man! - because of the usual middle-age problem of going to the loo too often. My GP did a quick urine test, then a glucose test, then ordered some blood tests. I am 60 years old, non-smoker.
A week later, my diagnosis was confirmed with a HBAIC result of 70. I was actually relieved that the test for prostrate cancer was clear, but over the next day or two the seriousness of the Diabetes condition began to sink in. I was prescribed 2 x 500mg of Metformin per day.
At that time, I was 14st 7lb, at 5ft 9, well into the "obese" range. My Blood Pressure was a bit high (150/84) and my cholesterol was too high at 5.7 (total.)
Following advice here, I embarked on a diet with strict carb control. Lots of salads, proteins, oily fish etc. I also increased my exercise regime. I changed my lifestyle quite dramatically. I also started to self-test my BG levels, although I haven't mentioned this to my GP. I immediately stopped adding salt to my food, which I've been doing all of my life.
One month later, in early January, my HBAIC was down from 70 to 58, a really good improvement I think. Other tests showed that - luckily - I have sustained no noticeable damage to my kidneys, eyes, circulation etc.
This morning I received the results of my latest set of tests - the blood was extracted on Monday this week. My HBAIC is down to 49. Total cholesterol is down to 3.9, well within the normal range. The HDL, trig etc. tests are all within normal. Blood pressure is still too high at 144/78, but it's getting better.
I've lost 15 pounds and am now 13 stones 6lbs. Still a long way to go, but I'm on my way!
My GP is delighted - and surprised. My progress, she says, is exceptional. She says I look great! She counseled though that I cannot consider that the job to be done, as the condition will require management for ever. However, there is no reason to think that my lifespan or quality of life should in any way be compromised by my illness. I left the GPs surgery very pleased, but also a little emotional. I've had a secret fear - not shared with my family - that having worked hard my whole life to make us financially relatively secure and in a position to enjoy a happy retirement in a couple of years, I was worried that I had blown it by being subject to deteriorating health and a reduced life span. I felt that I'd let them down, badly.
I feel fitter than I have in years - and I sit here, writing to you all, in a spirit of hope and confidence in the future. Thanks to everyone who contributes to this forum - bless you all!
I was diagnosed with Type 2 at the beginning of December. I had actually gone to see my GP - for the first time in about five years, typical man! - because of the usual middle-age problem of going to the loo too often. My GP did a quick urine test, then a glucose test, then ordered some blood tests. I am 60 years old, non-smoker.
A week later, my diagnosis was confirmed with a HBAIC result of 70. I was actually relieved that the test for prostrate cancer was clear, but over the next day or two the seriousness of the Diabetes condition began to sink in. I was prescribed 2 x 500mg of Metformin per day.
At that time, I was 14st 7lb, at 5ft 9, well into the "obese" range. My Blood Pressure was a bit high (150/84) and my cholesterol was too high at 5.7 (total.)
Following advice here, I embarked on a diet with strict carb control. Lots of salads, proteins, oily fish etc. I also increased my exercise regime. I changed my lifestyle quite dramatically. I also started to self-test my BG levels, although I haven't mentioned this to my GP. I immediately stopped adding salt to my food, which I've been doing all of my life.
One month later, in early January, my HBAIC was down from 70 to 58, a really good improvement I think. Other tests showed that - luckily - I have sustained no noticeable damage to my kidneys, eyes, circulation etc.
This morning I received the results of my latest set of tests - the blood was extracted on Monday this week. My HBAIC is down to 49. Total cholesterol is down to 3.9, well within the normal range. The HDL, trig etc. tests are all within normal. Blood pressure is still too high at 144/78, but it's getting better.
I've lost 15 pounds and am now 13 stones 6lbs. Still a long way to go, but I'm on my way!
My GP is delighted - and surprised. My progress, she says, is exceptional. She says I look great! She counseled though that I cannot consider that the job to be done, as the condition will require management for ever. However, there is no reason to think that my lifespan or quality of life should in any way be compromised by my illness. I left the GPs surgery very pleased, but also a little emotional. I've had a secret fear - not shared with my family - that having worked hard my whole life to make us financially relatively secure and in a position to enjoy a happy retirement in a couple of years, I was worried that I had blown it by being subject to deteriorating health and a reduced life span. I felt that I'd let them down, badly.
I feel fitter than I have in years - and I sit here, writing to you all, in a spirit of hope and confidence in the future. Thanks to everyone who contributes to this forum - bless you all!
