Hello Everyone,
Its me, James here again. I don't post too much except on updates on myself, in which case I hope it gives everyone some hope and motivation.
The last week of June this year I was diagnoised with Type 2 diabetes. When I was admitted to the hospital and they ran my A1C, it was over 16.9. A little less than 3 months later, I took my very first A1C test since that time, and measured a 5.6. 16.9 was the highest ever registered at the hospital I was admitted to, and 11.3 percent is the largest drop they have ever seen.
It is nothing short of a miracle. My doctor's face was in complete shock. What did I do? I substituted fries for a salad. I went from drinking regular soda to diet, with on occasion mixed drink with reg. soda. Three times a week I lift dumbells in my office during lunch, intake more fiber, drink water like its going out of stock, and enjoy some "low carb" foods. I have taken my Metformin as prescribed, and continued to not let my Diabetes define me, but instead make me a better healthier person.
Obviously it would short-sighted of me to say that this is the end and I am done, but this is just the beginning. My doctor told me "aim for below 7 percent, and you should be good", but good is not good enough for me. I wish my luck and hard work onto everyone else. Diabetes doesn't require a life change, just some small changes your life.
Its me, James here again. I don't post too much except on updates on myself, in which case I hope it gives everyone some hope and motivation.
The last week of June this year I was diagnoised with Type 2 diabetes. When I was admitted to the hospital and they ran my A1C, it was over 16.9. A little less than 3 months later, I took my very first A1C test since that time, and measured a 5.6. 16.9 was the highest ever registered at the hospital I was admitted to, and 11.3 percent is the largest drop they have ever seen.
It is nothing short of a miracle. My doctor's face was in complete shock. What did I do? I substituted fries for a salad. I went from drinking regular soda to diet, with on occasion mixed drink with reg. soda. Three times a week I lift dumbells in my office during lunch, intake more fiber, drink water like its going out of stock, and enjoy some "low carb" foods. I have taken my Metformin as prescribed, and continued to not let my Diabetes define me, but instead make me a better healthier person.
Obviously it would short-sighted of me to say that this is the end and I am done, but this is just the beginning. My doctor told me "aim for below 7 percent, and you should be good", but good is not good enough for me. I wish my luck and hard work onto everyone else. Diabetes doesn't require a life change, just some small changes your life.
