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Signs of being on your way to remission?

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angustia

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Diet only
To those in remission, were there any signs that you're on your way to remission? That you're right on track?
Positive feedback from the glucometer? Weight loss?
 
For me weight loss, regularisation of blood sugar levels and the end of many other "ailments" like sleep apnea, hypertension and acid reflux.
 
bulkbiker said:
For me weight loss, regularisation of blood sugar levels and the end of many other "ailments" like sleep apnea, hypertension and acid reflux.
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Plus one to this alongside a resolution of bipolar 2 symptoms.
 
Meter readings from 8.x to 4.x and initial drop from 134 to 59 on the A1C. Reading other anecdotes reinforced a belief in possible remission.
 
I considered myself in remission when I no longer experienced dawn phenomenon that would previously climb and climb until I ate something. At the same time I undertook a fasting insulin and HOMA-IR resistance test (both values very low). Only then was I comfortable that I had purged all the excess glucose from my body and rid myself of diabetes.

I have no doubt that I most likely still have some level of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), but since I don't intend to consume any glucose ever again, I am 100% happy with that :D

EDIT: I am an engineer and did not consider myself "on my way" to anything until I actually arrived there.
 
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angustia said:
To those in remission, were there any signs that you're on your way to remission? That you're right on track?
Positive feedback from the glucometer? Weight loss?
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I was on track after I cracked the first 34 mmol/mol hba1c level to be under excellent control .

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angustia said:
To those in remission, were there any signs that you're on your way to remission? That you're right on track?
Positive feedback from the glucometer? Weight loss?
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HbA1c and glucose test., along with symptom reversal. Symptom reversal has to be the ultimate indicator.

I also experienced weight loss and reduction in blood pressure at the same time.
 
angustia said:
To those in remission, were there any signs that you're on your way to remission? That you're right on track?
Positive feedback from the glucometer? Weight loss?
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Hi angustia,
OK I'm not in remission (just back down from Diabetic to pre-diabetic).
The only thing I concentrate on is the BG levels shown on my Meter and my Hba1c tests. But then I was a TOFI, so looked healthy from the outside. Sure I lost weight (more than I expected), but that was not my concern since the most I have ever been considered 'overweight' in my entire life (68yrs old now) is by 2lbs.

I'm probably slightly biased, but I consider that getting the BG under control is more important than any weight loss - since thee are Obese people who are very healthy - think Heavyweight Boxers, Shot-Putters, Hammer Throwers etc.
 
ianf0ster said:
Hi angustia,
OK I'm not in remission (just back down from Diabetic to pre-diabetic).
The only thing I concentrate on is the BG levels shown on my Meter and my Hba1c tests. But then I was a TOFI, so looked healthy from the outside. Sure I lost weight (more than I expected), but that was not my concern since the most I have ever been considered 'overweight' in my entire life (68yrs old now) is by 2lbs.

I'm probably slightly biased, but I consider that getting the BG under control is more important than any weight loss - since thee are Obese people who are very healthy - think Heavyweight Boxers, Shot-Putters, Hammer Throwers etc.
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For me, it was my lower BG numbers, weight loss, and no more acid reflux. For some reason, however, I developed burning sensations in my feet AFTER lowering numbers.
 
Not sure about reversal for me, yet but I no longer hv consistant thrush when I hv good control. None.
 
Caprock94 said:
For me, it was my lower BG numbers, weight loss, and no more acid reflux. For some reason, however, I developed burning sensations in my feet AFTER lowering numbers.
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Some say the pain is due to your body attempting to repair.
I know a few research projects on it currently but no conclusions yet.
 
GP is going to review my BP meds but not low so bit concerned.
However maybe the nhs hv now a plan on assisting those who improve their diabetes. Instead of progression, progression. :)
 
When I wasn’t drinking enough to keep a camel happy!!

Stopped getting a headache every time I ate something

BG results dropped almost immediately
HBA1C from 12 to 5 after 3 months
Lost a bit of weight
 
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