Hello Everyone,
I would like to share with you my personal life events and experience regarding diabetes.
I was born in a family which has a long history of diabetes. I have 5 uncles who are currently diabetics (type 1) including my father. I have 4 other uncles who are type 2. My dad's mother (my grandma) was also diabetic. It is thought that this is the main reason why all my uncles have ended up being diabetics. They all blame the genes!! I forgot to add that my mum's dad was also diabetic. Now, let’s shift onto me;
I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 last year back in July 2010. I was 28 yrs old then and weighed 89kg! I am 171 cm and as per my BMI, I was considered to be obese at that time. I was doing little exercise and was eating a lot of take aways. My 12 hours fasting Glucose test in July was 10.1!!My BP was 138/89.I was shocked to say the least!
Upon seeing my GP, I was referred straight away for a blood test. My results came back and my HbA1c was 7.7! My GP and I had a chat in order to discuss the treatment options. I begged not to be put on any meds and to allow me to rectify things via 'Diet' and 'exercise only'. He advised me to follow a low carb diet despite the contradicting NHS viewpoints on 'low carbing'. He has his own strong opinions about many health issues. He also advised me to buy a book to educate myself more on 'Low GI/GL' food. He gave me a 3 months period in order to get healthy and to prove that I have what it takes to manage my illness without meds.
In Oct 2010, he sent me for another blood test. This time around, my HbA1c was 6.0! I was stunned to say the least and he was equally impressed with my improved results. I was extremely happy as I got the evidence that I was on the right path. I carried on with what I was doing. By Oct, I weighed 80kg and lost 10kg already. My BP was 125/82
And now, I had another test this month and my HbA1c is 5.4!!!I am extremely pleased and proud of myself as I initially thought that it would take me at least 2 years to get this kind of result! I currently weigh 70kg. My BP is 122/81. My LDL cholesterol is 2.5!My triglycerides level is also v.low.
I’ve been brisk walking (Average 6 times per week) for about 30 minutes every day ever since I was diagnosed with Diabetes. I also go on a light jog of 25 minutes twice a week now that the weather has improved.
Feel free to ask me anything!
Best Regards
Raj
I would like to share with you my personal life events and experience regarding diabetes.
I was born in a family which has a long history of diabetes. I have 5 uncles who are currently diabetics (type 1) including my father. I have 4 other uncles who are type 2. My dad's mother (my grandma) was also diabetic. It is thought that this is the main reason why all my uncles have ended up being diabetics. They all blame the genes!! I forgot to add that my mum's dad was also diabetic. Now, let’s shift onto me;
I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 last year back in July 2010. I was 28 yrs old then and weighed 89kg! I am 171 cm and as per my BMI, I was considered to be obese at that time. I was doing little exercise and was eating a lot of take aways. My 12 hours fasting Glucose test in July was 10.1!!My BP was 138/89.I was shocked to say the least!
Upon seeing my GP, I was referred straight away for a blood test. My results came back and my HbA1c was 7.7! My GP and I had a chat in order to discuss the treatment options. I begged not to be put on any meds and to allow me to rectify things via 'Diet' and 'exercise only'. He advised me to follow a low carb diet despite the contradicting NHS viewpoints on 'low carbing'. He has his own strong opinions about many health issues. He also advised me to buy a book to educate myself more on 'Low GI/GL' food. He gave me a 3 months period in order to get healthy and to prove that I have what it takes to manage my illness without meds.
In Oct 2010, he sent me for another blood test. This time around, my HbA1c was 6.0! I was stunned to say the least and he was equally impressed with my improved results. I was extremely happy as I got the evidence that I was on the right path. I carried on with what I was doing. By Oct, I weighed 80kg and lost 10kg already. My BP was 125/82
And now, I had another test this month and my HbA1c is 5.4!!!I am extremely pleased and proud of myself as I initially thought that it would take me at least 2 years to get this kind of result! I currently weigh 70kg. My BP is 122/81. My LDL cholesterol is 2.5!My triglycerides level is also v.low.
I’ve been brisk walking (Average 6 times per week) for about 30 minutes every day ever since I was diagnosed with Diabetes. I also go on a light jog of 25 minutes twice a week now that the weather has improved.
Feel free to ask me anything!
Best Regards
Raj
