Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Success Stories and Testimonials
Thank you Diabetes!!!
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Heretic1" data-source="post: 1522237" data-attributes="member: 307769"><p>Dear all,</p><p></p><p>I am but now a very infrequent visitor here (for a number of reasons), but thought I would 'pop in' and perhaps provide a bit of hope for those who are (as I was) terrified, and new to this world when I was 'visited' by Diabetes.</p><p></p><p>15 months ago as a 51 year old, as part of a fairly routine medical, it was suddenly dropped into the conversation 'oh it looks like you're diabetic' ....arrgghhhhhhhh, I was mortified, I was terrified, I was ashamed, I was bewildered. I was however, overweight, unfit and had an appalling diet. It was the (metaphorical) kick in the goolies I needed to sort myself out.</p><p></p><p>Fast forward 15 months........</p><p></p><p>15 months ago, I ate an awful lot of rubbish, bad fats, Takeaways, etc and drank far too much Lager (my downfall). Now my diet is massively improved. I now enjoy the 'good and healthy' food. Loads of salad and veggies, oily fish, eggs, meat .... and in proportion, Carbs!!!! . yes I still enjoy the occasional Kebab, Pizza, Chinese etc, etc..... And (shock horror) a few Beers... Thank you Diabetes for educating me as to what I should be eating / drinking ..... just as every other healthy person should.</p><p></p><p>15 months ago, I was hypertensive, my cholesterol was 6.5, I was overweight - I was an MI or stroke waiting to happen - probably a lot sooner than I would have liked (with hindsight). Now my BP is absolutely normal (occasionally low) and my Cholesterol is 4 - with all the right ratios and I understand from my ''Q Score" I am not greater risk than anyone else from MI etc.....Thank you Diabetes for help saving me from and early MI etc.</p><p></p><p>15 months ago, I thought I was 'reasonably fit' for my age.... Ooooooh no I wasn't. I was becoming increasingly sedentary, and growing old 'disgracefully'. My old 'work hard play hard' ethic had descended into play hard only.. Now I am one very fit bunny who (again) loves doing 'phys' - quite frankly I can't get enough of it. Walking, running, spinning, cycling, gym - you name it, I do it!.".........Thank you Diabetes for encouraging me to return to working hard as well as playing hard! </p><p></p><p>15 months ago, my waist was 42 and my BMI was 33. After all of the above my numbers are 32 and 23 respectively. My only regret is I now have sod all that fits me, but can't believe the clothes I can now get into ....... Thank you Diabetes I'm now in much better physical shape than I was for a number of years (and yes I do wear Lycra - see below)!</p><p></p><p>Ok - here's the biggy ..... 15 months ago, if someone had suggested doing a 10 or 15 or 20 mile bike ride I would have been sweating and breathing out of my backside within minutes!!! (or even just thinking about it)... Yesterday I did the Ride London 100 event with a team of 6 mates (none of whom know about the label I carry). Yes a full 100 miles on a road bike through London and Surrey. I had a fantastic, thrilling, exhilarating and very enjoyable day (bring on next year) .... and we raised about £4.5k for a small charity to boot. By the end I was a little weary, but by no means exhausted or in pieces, and today I was perfectly fine........Thank you Diabetes for motivating me and giving me my energy, my fitness, and my health back!</p><p></p><p>Btw, my hba1c for the last 9 months has been 36, now 34 (was 97 on being labelled). Yes I still enjoy a drink or 2, yes I still enjoy the bad things of life (occasionally), but know when to say no (or enough). The advice of good diet and loads of exercise has worked (so far) for me. According to the Practice Nurse I am well and truly 'in remission'. For me the NHS has been brilliant, I can't thank them enough. I am not taking (nor do I want to) ANY medication, nor do I take my position for granted (any more). I genuinely feel I have kicked Diabetes into touch (for the time being)........Thank you Diabetes for bringing me back from the brink of oblivion and the slap in the face I needed. Long may it continue! </p><p></p><p>Good luck on your journeys, if you want it - you can do it.</p><p></p><p>P.S. My paternal uncle sadly passed away earlier this year - he was 91 and in reasonably good health to the end. Until last year (just before I too was 'labelled') we had no idea he was diabetic (he too kept it quiet). He couldn't remember how long he had been diabetic it had been that long, but had never needed any medication for it. ....... I hope that bit of his genetics is hereditary.</p><p></p><p>Mr Heretic! ✌</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Heretic1, post: 1522237, member: 307769"] Dear all, I am but now a very infrequent visitor here (for a number of reasons), but thought I would 'pop in' and perhaps provide a bit of hope for those who are (as I was) terrified, and new to this world when I was 'visited' by Diabetes. 15 months ago as a 51 year old, as part of a fairly routine medical, it was suddenly dropped into the conversation 'oh it looks like you're diabetic' ....arrgghhhhhhhh, I was mortified, I was terrified, I was ashamed, I was bewildered. I was however, overweight, unfit and had an appalling diet. It was the (metaphorical) kick in the goolies I needed to sort myself out. Fast forward 15 months........ 15 months ago, I ate an awful lot of rubbish, bad fats, Takeaways, etc and drank far too much Lager (my downfall). Now my diet is massively improved. I now enjoy the 'good and healthy' food. Loads of salad and veggies, oily fish, eggs, meat .... and in proportion, Carbs!!!! . yes I still enjoy the occasional Kebab, Pizza, Chinese etc, etc..... And (shock horror) a few Beers... Thank you Diabetes for educating me as to what I should be eating / drinking ..... just as every other healthy person should. 15 months ago, I was hypertensive, my cholesterol was 6.5, I was overweight - I was an MI or stroke waiting to happen - probably a lot sooner than I would have liked (with hindsight). Now my BP is absolutely normal (occasionally low) and my Cholesterol is 4 - with all the right ratios and I understand from my ''Q Score" I am not greater risk than anyone else from MI etc.....Thank you Diabetes for help saving me from and early MI etc. 15 months ago, I thought I was 'reasonably fit' for my age.... Ooooooh no I wasn't. I was becoming increasingly sedentary, and growing old 'disgracefully'. My old 'work hard play hard' ethic had descended into play hard only.. Now I am one very fit bunny who (again) loves doing 'phys' - quite frankly I can't get enough of it. Walking, running, spinning, cycling, gym - you name it, I do it!.".........Thank you Diabetes for encouraging me to return to working hard as well as playing hard! 15 months ago, my waist was 42 and my BMI was 33. After all of the above my numbers are 32 and 23 respectively. My only regret is I now have sod all that fits me, but can't believe the clothes I can now get into ....... Thank you Diabetes I'm now in much better physical shape than I was for a number of years (and yes I do wear Lycra - see below)! Ok - here's the biggy ..... 15 months ago, if someone had suggested doing a 10 or 15 or 20 mile bike ride I would have been sweating and breathing out of my backside within minutes!!! (or even just thinking about it)... Yesterday I did the Ride London 100 event with a team of 6 mates (none of whom know about the label I carry). Yes a full 100 miles on a road bike through London and Surrey. I had a fantastic, thrilling, exhilarating and very enjoyable day (bring on next year) .... and we raised about £4.5k for a small charity to boot. By the end I was a little weary, but by no means exhausted or in pieces, and today I was perfectly fine........Thank you Diabetes for motivating me and giving me my energy, my fitness, and my health back! Btw, my hba1c for the last 9 months has been 36, now 34 (was 97 on being labelled). Yes I still enjoy a drink or 2, yes I still enjoy the bad things of life (occasionally), but know when to say no (or enough). The advice of good diet and loads of exercise has worked (so far) for me. According to the Practice Nurse I am well and truly 'in remission'. For me the NHS has been brilliant, I can't thank them enough. I am not taking (nor do I want to) ANY medication, nor do I take my position for granted (any more). I genuinely feel I have kicked Diabetes into touch (for the time being)........Thank you Diabetes for bringing me back from the brink of oblivion and the slap in the face I needed. Long may it continue! Good luck on your journeys, if you want it - you can do it. P.S. My paternal uncle sadly passed away earlier this year - he was 91 and in reasonably good health to the end. Until last year (just before I too was 'labelled') we had no idea he was diabetic (he too kept it quiet). He couldn't remember how long he had been diabetic it had been that long, but had never needed any medication for it. ....... I hope that bit of his genetics is hereditary. Mr Heretic! ✌ [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Success Stories and Testimonials
Thank you Diabetes!!!
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…