Since retiring from the RAF in 2006 I have been struggling with Multiple Sclerosis and my weight was increasing rapidly for some time and have been feeling very thirsty and finally decided to get myself tested. Type 2 diabetes was diagnosed and I have lived with the condition ever since, with an HbA1c of between 57 and a peak of 87 while recovering from a severe MS relapse.
In August 2020 I was well enough to start to do something about it by changing my lifestyle, losing the weight and try to address the situation. After reading lots of literature and watching loads of YouTube videos, I started to reduce the carbohydrates in my meals and I have been exercising when possible. The weight started to come off and I have now lost over 10kg in just 4 months. I feel much better for it and the weight is still coming off. I had my HbA1c review today via video call, it is now down to 6.6 or 49 mmol/mol. I still have work to do to put my type 2 diabetes into remission and would be grateful for any guidance.
In August 2020 I was well enough to start to do something about it by changing my lifestyle, losing the weight and try to address the situation. After reading lots of literature and watching loads of YouTube videos, I started to reduce the carbohydrates in my meals and I have been exercising when possible. The weight started to come off and I have now lost over 10kg in just 4 months. I feel much better for it and the weight is still coming off. I had my HbA1c review today via video call, it is now down to 6.6 or 49 mmol/mol. I still have work to do to put my type 2 diabetes into remission and would be grateful for any guidance.