[Lynneuk]

Hi all my name is lynne i am 51 and female i live in south wales uk i was diagnosed type2 july 09 with a random blood test no big surprise as my mum and two brothers were also type2 my hba1c was 8.9 but with lowering my carbs and walking for 1 hour daily i have managed to reduce it to 6.6 after 3 months so no meds for now dr said to carry on as whatever im doing seems to be working i have also been dieting for nearly one year and have lost 58lbs .I am looking forward to getting to know you and picking up great info from you all .best wishes to all Lynne

 

[Shanny]

Welcome aboard, Lynne! Boy I'll say what you're doing is working! Is it EVER working! I'm betting you have just as much info for US, as we have for you, and that's the great thing about a community like this - we all gain support & knowledge from one another & make strong new friendships too.

Thank you for joining us - I look forward to getting better acquainted.

take care,

 

[PBER57]

Welcome. Congratulations too on your weight loss. You should be very proud.
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[apjones]

alan just joined

How can i get off meds , some people can. My levels are way down, but i seem to be fobbed off when i suggest coming off pills. how come some people can and others can't?

 

[Lynneuk]

Welcome. Congratulations too on your weight loss. You should be very proud.
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Hi PBER57 well thanks for that to be honest i only started dieting because i could see my teenage daughter putting on weight and i felt i couldnt preach to her when i was overweight myself and im happy to say she has also lost the excess weight. Regards Lynne

 

[Shanny]

That's the kind of good sense we need more of in this world - teach by example! Now you & your daughter have both benefitted greatly from your sensible approach. Way to go, Lynne!

 

[Richard157]

Lynn, that is fantastic that you have taken control of your diabetes and are doing so well now. You are a shining example to your daughter and all who know you. I hope the other type 2 diabetics on this site will read your message and learn from you. Thanks for joining us!

Richard