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Hi folks,
Exactly a month ago I had a heart attack and had a stent fitted, which repaired the pump shall we say. I was also diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. (A1cC 6.7%, blood glucose 8.1 mmol/L) which was a huge surprise. I quickly realised that I had to tackle the diabetes, probably a major cause of the heart attack, by leading a healthier lifestyle. I had read the type two diabetes can be reversed through lifestyle changes, but thought that it didn’t apply to me. (I’ve just read the book by Jason Fung - The Diabetes Code, hugely informative.)
I have used intermittent fasting, with no carbs, over the last month I have reduced my BMI from 28 to 24. Which has meant a weight loss of about 8 kg in a month. (I do miss the bread and beer ) I am currently taking Jardiance 10mg daily and my fasting blood sugar down to about 6.2 mmol/L. I take a daily statin which I hope to stop soon as my Cholesterol levels are now all in the “good” ranges.
I am now swimming about 1km a day or cycling for 30+ mins.
My big question for the forum is that it took being diagnosed as type 2 to raise my awareness, why don’t more people know before they get diagnosed? This would be a massive health benefit and reduce the burden on global healthcare systems.
Exactly a month ago I had a heart attack and had a stent fitted, which repaired the pump shall we say. I was also diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. (A1cC 6.7%, blood glucose 8.1 mmol/L) which was a huge surprise. I quickly realised that I had to tackle the diabetes, probably a major cause of the heart attack, by leading a healthier lifestyle. I had read the type two diabetes can be reversed through lifestyle changes, but thought that it didn’t apply to me. (I’ve just read the book by Jason Fung - The Diabetes Code, hugely informative.)
I have used intermittent fasting, with no carbs, over the last month I have reduced my BMI from 28 to 24. Which has meant a weight loss of about 8 kg in a month. (I do miss the bread and beer ) I am currently taking Jardiance 10mg daily and my fasting blood sugar down to about 6.2 mmol/L. I take a daily statin which I hope to stop soon as my Cholesterol levels are now all in the “good” ranges.
I am now swimming about 1km a day or cycling for 30+ mins.
My big question for the forum is that it took being diagnosed as type 2 to raise my awareness, why don’t more people know before they get diagnosed? This would be a massive health benefit and reduce the burden on global healthcare systems.