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Discussion in 'Success Stories and Testimonials' started by Sukayalid, Jun 19, 2015.

  1. Sukayalid

    Sukayalid · Active Member

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    The last year for me has been really up and down especially emotionally. I was told last year that I was diabetic. Hba1c test was 50, GTT fasting was 6.9 and two hours after glucose 7.2
    Went on low carb diet, lost 16kg in weight, swim at least 3 times per week (due to sore feet, swimming is easier) my target weight of 70kg is only 7 kg away. Slipped a little this week as I was on a few days holiday but my anxiety has improved. Been on Citalopram for 6 months has helped a lot. Will be trying to ween myself off over the next month, so keep fingers crossed. Last weeks GTT was 5.7 and 5.1 . Improvement, yay
     
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    #1 Sukayalid, Jun 19, 2015 at 9:46 AM
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    Well done, that is really good! :D
     
    #2 mammamia2006, Jun 19, 2015 at 10:24 AM
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    Patricia21 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Great congratulations.
     
    #3 Patricia21, Jun 19, 2015 at 12:17 PM
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    That is great, you were not as bad to start with as many of us were so hopefully you will be able to reverse your disbetes with careful management of your weight and diet. Well done.
     
    #4 Arab Horse, Jun 19, 2015 at 1:06 PM
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    WELL DONE ! (Were all entitled to break- just don't fall off the wagon though.)
     
    #5 urbanracer, Jun 19, 2015 at 1:19 PM
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    Great job!
     
    #6 vintageutopia, Jun 23, 2015 at 1:36 PM
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