Shocked!

[Dieorbeatit]

Male 79yo 95Kg. last Feb/22 I woke up almost blind in my right eye, went to see an opthalmologist and was told I had T2B. I have always lead a healthy athletic lifestyle and would visit a health carer if I suspected something wasn't right so BP, urine and heart was always normal.
I knew very little about Diabetes and thought I was in peak health but looking back my sweet tooth caught up with me and my body said Hey!, enough is enough.
I had the laser to clean up the mess in my right eye and also one injection to prevent further growth followed by a daily green pill to also prevent further growth.
I burnt off 10Kg with intense exercise and a strict diet consisting of protein and good fats, my right eyesight returned but I can no longer read the normal print on my electronic devices with it...left eye is ok. I visited my doctor yesterday and he said my glucose levels have improved and I only need to take one 500mg of metformin per day and if for any reason my sugar readings start to rise, I get on my home gym and burn it off.
I've read that Diabetes can be cured but if that's only a myth I'm very happy I'm where I am now and intend to keep it that way.

 

[VashtiB]

Hello and welcome @Dieorbeatit

Congratulations for taking the bull by the horns and getting such a great outcome. It would not surprise me if on the net visit the doctor says you no longer need the metformin.

Congratulations.

 

[Rachox]

Welcome to the forum @Dieorbeatit (great name btw!).
Well done on your achievements to date, keep up the good work!

 

[Ronancastled]

I've read that Diabetes can be cured but if that's only a myth

Type 2 diabetes can be controlled & put in remission.
Cure is a dangerous word that would imply you can return to bad habits.

You sound as if you have it nailed already, get yourself a meter & do some self testing.