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<blockquote data-quote="Hedonista" data-source="post: 2416589" data-attributes="member: 156026"><p>I don't post very often, but I do come by for encouragement, so thought I'd offer some too. I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes in 2014 with an HbA1c of 47. Been lc/hf since then, and have had my ups and downs. Lost about 4 stone, put quite a bit back on, had periods when life was very hard and I went right off the rails, the odd period of LOTS of wine etc, but over all I've kept at it, not given myself too hard a time, and done my best. Seven years down the line I've just had a full MOT. Liver and kidneys good, cholesterol down from 5.5 to under 5, blood pressure the lowest it's ever been, and I've maintained my A1c at about high 30s for the entire time. I feel very well, I enjoy my food and my life, and can happily do this forever. I walk almost everyday - anything between 2 and 5 miles, but don't do much other exercise. My 'regime' feels achievable and realistic and effective. Some people may be more ambitious about their outcomes than me, but I'm happy with what I've achieved. So if you're feeling daunted, or you're struggling, or new to all this, I'd say find your own level, something you can maintain over time, let yourself off the hook if you really need to, and take care of yourself mind, spirit and body. Good luck to everyone xxx</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hedonista, post: 2416589, member: 156026"] I don't post very often, but I do come by for encouragement, so thought I'd offer some too. I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes in 2014 with an HbA1c of 47. Been lc/hf since then, and have had my ups and downs. Lost about 4 stone, put quite a bit back on, had periods when life was very hard and I went right off the rails, the odd period of LOTS of wine etc, but over all I've kept at it, not given myself too hard a time, and done my best. Seven years down the line I've just had a full MOT. Liver and kidneys good, cholesterol down from 5.5 to under 5, blood pressure the lowest it's ever been, and I've maintained my A1c at about high 30s for the entire time. I feel very well, I enjoy my food and my life, and can happily do this forever. I walk almost everyday - anything between 2 and 5 miles, but don't do much other exercise. My 'regime' feels achievable and realistic and effective. Some people may be more ambitious about their outcomes than me, but I'm happy with what I've achieved. So if you're feeling daunted, or you're struggling, or new to all this, I'd say find your own level, something you can maintain over time, let yourself off the hook if you really need to, and take care of yourself mind, spirit and body. Good luck to everyone xxx [/QUOTE]
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