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<blockquote data-quote="Notwithstanding" data-source="post: 1606791" data-attributes="member: 267916"><p>I was diagnosed Type 2 late 2007. I had no symptoms other than mild Thrush in the groin. I am 6'3'' tall & had a BMI of 24.9. I was very active (lots of swimming & long distance, fast, walking). I ate healthily with a largely Mediterranean diet. I resolved to change my lifestyle (exercise & diet) & to lose weight - so that I would not have to take medication. I did this, joining a gym & going on a diet & cut down on crisps (a personal weakness) & sugary items ( I had never had a "sweet tooth"). I lost 3 & a half stone. From this time, my blood sugars always were well under control & averaged around 5.5 to 6.9. I later regained about 10 pounds in weight - but stabilized at that weight over the last 9 years. I went to the gym 4 days a week & exercised vigorously for an average of 1 & 1/2 hrs. per session.</p><p>18 months ago I started the Michael Mosely "No Carb Diet" with the aim of "reversing my diabetes" - if that were possible. I also maintained my gym exercise. Immediate results were that I lost those 10 pounds of weight & my Blood/Glucose levels reduced to 4.2 to 5.8. My weight stayed off (BMI 21.5), but the Blood/Glucose later increased a little ( to an average of about 6.0); where it has stayed.</p><p>I had a full Blood Test last week. Glucose level was 5.6. HbA1c was 37 (DCCT Aligned 5.5%), Triglyceride 1.25, HDL 1.5, LDL 3.0, HDL Ratio 3.4 & overall Cholesterol 5.1. All other items were well within limits.</p><p>I have not discussed these figures with my Doctor, yet. My question :- Have I reversed my Type 2, what do you think ?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Notwithstanding, post: 1606791, member: 267916"] I was diagnosed Type 2 late 2007. I had no symptoms other than mild Thrush in the groin. I am 6'3'' tall & had a BMI of 24.9. I was very active (lots of swimming & long distance, fast, walking). I ate healthily with a largely Mediterranean diet. I resolved to change my lifestyle (exercise & diet) & to lose weight - so that I would not have to take medication. I did this, joining a gym & going on a diet & cut down on crisps (a personal weakness) & sugary items ( I had never had a "sweet tooth"). I lost 3 & a half stone. From this time, my blood sugars always were well under control & averaged around 5.5 to 6.9. I later regained about 10 pounds in weight - but stabilized at that weight over the last 9 years. I went to the gym 4 days a week & exercised vigorously for an average of 1 & 1/2 hrs. per session. 18 months ago I started the Michael Mosely "No Carb Diet" with the aim of "reversing my diabetes" - if that were possible. I also maintained my gym exercise. Immediate results were that I lost those 10 pounds of weight & my Blood/Glucose levels reduced to 4.2 to 5.8. My weight stayed off (BMI 21.5), but the Blood/Glucose later increased a little ( to an average of about 6.0); where it has stayed. I had a full Blood Test last week. Glucose level was 5.6. HbA1c was 37 (DCCT Aligned 5.5%), Triglyceride 1.25, HDL 1.5, LDL 3.0, HDL Ratio 3.4 & overall Cholesterol 5.1. All other items were well within limits. I have not discussed these figures with my Doctor, yet. My question :- Have I reversed my Type 2, what do you think ? [/QUOTE]
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