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Message: <blockquote data-quote="StormyDog" data-source="post: 604319" data-attributes="member: 120721">I just turned 45 and as part of my checkup been diagnosed T2.  Current BMI is 31.4 down from 33.4 in 4 weeks (6kgs). Mother and 2 out of 3 siblings are all type 2. I really want to fight this without drugs for as long as possible. I'm using my diagnosis as a motivator to force me to diet and change my very inactive lifestyle.  On a normal day I'd take less than 200 steps (counted them) and my moods and general fitness motivation and personality are very poor. Using my T2 as the source of motivation I've dramatically modified my diet and started walking again ( too unfit to run after 20 years on the sofa) my attitude to life is improving and I'm quiet happy with the progress I'm making. Got my first set of bloods post diagnosis this week. I have currently not been given any medication for my T2 due to treatment for an unrelated condition. I want to continue to work on diet and exercise but I expect to be offered a statin for my BP ( due to BMI ) and probably Metfornin(sp) for my fasting Bloods (5.4-6.4)Knowing my past I believe that once I accept treatment I'll let the diet and exercise slip. I want the groups opinion on my ambition to stay drug free ? Am I being naive ?  Sent from the <a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig" target="_blank">Diabetes Forum App</a></blockquote>

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