I've been lurking on the forums, but now...!

[sandwalk]

Hi Everyone! I am a bit shy and, even though I have been a member for a while, I have only just plucked up the courage to introduce myself!

I have been a T2 diabetic for well over 25 years (I am now 67 years old) and have "progressed" from diet only to Metformin, Gliclazide, and Saxagliptin and then to insulin injections. Even though I knew exactly what I was doing to myself healthwise, I continued to be an "emotional eater" and I ended up weighing 14st 2lbs, my HBa1c was >100-something, and my bg was always around double figures. I constantly felt depressed, lethargic, and not myself at all-I just existed.

In mid-2015, I had narrowing of the arteries in my legs and had to have balloons inserted into some of my veins and I also needed a total right hip replacement, which I had 3 weeks ago.

Now the good news!! I needed to lose some weight for my hip operation so in February this year I embarked on Dr Michael Mosley's "8-week Blood Sugar diet". I am so happy to report that I have lost 3st 2lbs, my bg is averaging 6.5, and I am no longer on any diabetes medication!! My GP and Diabetes nurse cannot believe it!!


So, I wanted to share my success story with you all!!

 

[bulkbiker]

Wow an intro and success story all in one.. very well done you. Just goes to how that even after a long time diet still plays a huge part in controlling our condition.

 

[1rnold]

Well done It's good to hear how well people are doing as I personally find it motivating

 

[Bebo321]

Hi Everyone! I am a bit shy and, even though I have been a member for a while, I have only just plucked up the courage to introduce myself!

I have been a T2 diabetic for well over 25 years (I am now 67 years old) and have "progressed" from diet only to Metformin, Gliclazide, and Saxagliptin and then to insulin injections. Even though I knew exactly what I was doing to myself healthwise, I continued to be an "emotional eater" and I ended up weighing 14st 2lbs, my HBa1c was >100-something, and my bg was always around double figures. I constantly felt depressed, lethargic, and not myself at all-I just existed.

In mid-2015, I had narrowing of the arteries in my legs and had to have balloons inserted into some of my veins and I also needed a total right hip replacement, which I had 3 weeks ago.

Now the good news!! I needed to lose some weight for my hip operation so in February this year I embarked on Dr Michael Mosley's "8-week Blood Sugar diet". I am so happy to report that I have lost 3st 2lbs, my bg is averaging 6.5, and I am no longer on any diabetes medication!! My GP and Diabetes nurse cannot believe it!!


So, I wanted to share my success story with you all!!

Absolutely brilliant!
It's wonderful to hear what a dramatic improvement you have been able to make by altering your lifestyle.
Out of interest, has your mood lifted too? Do you feel more energetic?
Congratulations to you for your fantastic progress - keep it up!

 

[Hiitsme]

Well done @sandwalk
That's really encouraging. Though I do need to add that you will need to keep things under control. I hope you are recovering well from the hip op.

 

[Brunneria]

Hi and welcome! Always good to meet a lurker

And congratulations on that magnificent result!!!

 

[dawnmc]

Really well done good for you.

 

[hankjam]

Hell's Bells that stunning.
Well done to you.

Hope the hippie goes well.

Aj

 

[Natalie1974]

Well done @sandwalk that's an incredible turnaround in such a short space of time...keep up the good work

 

[Liam1955]

Hello and Welcome to the Forum @sandwalk and Well Done.

 

[sandwalk]

I am delighted that I have received some replies! Thankyou!
In answer to the question about my mood...yes, I feel more lively and more cheerful now plus it is so lovely to see a slimmer woman in my mirror! I know that I have to be very careful with what I eat from now on, especially as I am still quite immobile due to my recent hip op, and I have decided to continue with the 800 calories a day from the Blood Sugar book and add another 200 calories a day of low-carb food because I want to lose another stone before I am satisfied with how I look!

 

[nanny_ali]

Well done you are right to be very pleased with yourself.

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[Salvia]

A lovely and inspiring story @sandwalk, thank you for sharing it with us. You have already done so well, I'm sure you'll have no trouble reaching your further goals.