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<blockquote data-quote="Bluenosesol" data-source="post: 80149" data-attributes="member: 20149"><p>Hi,</p><p>I have posted a few times but thought I would formally introduce myself.</p><p>I am a 53 year old male, living in Solihull, West Midlands.</p><p>Diagnosis data:-</p><p>Diagnosed Monday 27th April</p><p>Fasting BG was 13</p><p>Trigs 7.7</p><p>Cholesterol 4.2 (no breakdown)</p><p>BP 130/81 (normal so I am told)</p><p>HBA1C 10.3%</p><p>Weight 17 st 5</p><p></p><p>On diagnosis, I had to see a chronic disease specialist at our local surgery. She was so negative that I couldnt sleep for 2 weeks for fear I would die in my sleep (honest!!)</p><p>It is only by reading the accounts on this web site that I have regained my sanity!!</p><p>I am on diet, exercise and 2 x 500g Metformin. Also take aspirin.</p><p></p><p>I am currently cycling a 5.7 mile road route every day, I do 36 sit ups and 60 bench presses. I also try to do 1 hour aerobics (I am as unfit as anyone else but was driven by the initial blind panic!) Have also got down to 16 stone.</p><p></p><p>I am following a low carb diet with lots of oily fish. Main concern at the moment is slight pins and needles in hands, arms and feet.</p><p></p><p>The specialist said that I should spend 3 months exercising, low fats and sugars. She doubted that I would make much progress on drugs and told me to expect to be on insulin in the near future. No need to test as the results would not be significant.</p><p></p><p>I bought myself an accu-chek and a load of sticks and lancets off Ebay. Been testing for the last week and my results thus far have been between 5 and 6.5. Tonight I did a dinner + 2 hours reading which was also a 5!. My wife is of "normal" health and she measured 6.2!</p><p></p><p>Off for retina photos next Monday.</p><p></p><p>I am gagging for a couple of glasses of wine or even the odd pint, but will not until my HBA1C is in the 5's (If it ever gets there - here's hoping). Also desperate to reduce my trigs. </p><p></p><p>Next week I commence a Diabetes X-pert patient course (6 weekly at 2.5 hours per lesson)</p><p>This Friday I see our PCT diabetes dietitian and nurse and I have joined our local diabetes support group. Also joined Diabetes UK but already having doubts about their "counter-productive" advice.</p><p></p><p>Must say that already this site has been a life saver </p><p></p><p>Thank You</p><p></p><p>Steve</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluenosesol, post: 80149, member: 20149"] Hi, I have posted a few times but thought I would formally introduce myself. I am a 53 year old male, living in Solihull, West Midlands. Diagnosis data:- Diagnosed Monday 27th April Fasting BG was 13 Trigs 7.7 Cholesterol 4.2 (no breakdown) BP 130/81 (normal so I am told) HBA1C 10.3% Weight 17 st 5 On diagnosis, I had to see a chronic disease specialist at our local surgery. She was so negative that I couldnt sleep for 2 weeks for fear I would die in my sleep (honest!!) It is only by reading the accounts on this web site that I have regained my sanity!! I am on diet, exercise and 2 x 500g Metformin. Also take aspirin. I am currently cycling a 5.7 mile road route every day, I do 36 sit ups and 60 bench presses. I also try to do 1 hour aerobics (I am as unfit as anyone else but was driven by the initial blind panic!) Have also got down to 16 stone. I am following a low carb diet with lots of oily fish. Main concern at the moment is slight pins and needles in hands, arms and feet. The specialist said that I should spend 3 months exercising, low fats and sugars. She doubted that I would make much progress on drugs and told me to expect to be on insulin in the near future. No need to test as the results would not be significant. I bought myself an accu-chek and a load of sticks and lancets off Ebay. Been testing for the last week and my results thus far have been between 5 and 6.5. Tonight I did a dinner + 2 hours reading which was also a 5!. My wife is of "normal" health and she measured 6.2! Off for retina photos next Monday. I am gagging for a couple of glasses of wine or even the odd pint, but will not until my HBA1C is in the 5's (If it ever gets there - here's hoping). Also desperate to reduce my trigs. Next week I commence a Diabetes X-pert patient course (6 weekly at 2.5 hours per lesson) This Friday I see our PCT diabetes dietitian and nurse and I have joined our local diabetes support group. Also joined Diabetes UK but already having doubts about their "counter-productive" advice. Must say that already this site has been a life saver Thank You Steve [/QUOTE]
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