Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...
I saw my Diabetes Education Nurse yesterday, and I'm happy to say that I'm right on track.
Since adding Victoza to my medication regime in mid-July, making an honest effort to increase my physical activity, and get serious about my eating habits I have now maintained a full month of normal blood sugar readings, which is a major improvement from the double-digit readings I was getting previous to that.
My Glyberide dosage has been reduced three times since starting the Victoza and making the other changes, and my nurse feels that if this keeps up that I will likely be able to stop taking this medication completely.
My nightly insulin has gone from having to take 36 units down to 20 units.
My A1C1 wasn't the best ... 10%, but it was down from 13% in May. Hoping it is within normal range when I have it checked again in November.
I was getting frustrated about my weight as it seemed to me that I wasn't loosing weight in spite of my diet and exercise improvements, but when she weighed me I'd lost 4.5 lbs from when I'd since her at my previous appointment four weeks ago.
I hope this post doesn't sound braggy. It's just that I can't believe I have done this. I had no faith in myself that I could as I had tried so many times before to get things under control with no success.
So for those that are frustrated, please don't give up. You can do it.
Since adding Victoza to my medication regime in mid-July, making an honest effort to increase my physical activity, and get serious about my eating habits I have now maintained a full month of normal blood sugar readings, which is a major improvement from the double-digit readings I was getting previous to that.
My Glyberide dosage has been reduced three times since starting the Victoza and making the other changes, and my nurse feels that if this keeps up that I will likely be able to stop taking this medication completely.
My nightly insulin has gone from having to take 36 units down to 20 units.
My A1C1 wasn't the best ... 10%, but it was down from 13% in May. Hoping it is within normal range when I have it checked again in November.
I was getting frustrated about my weight as it seemed to me that I wasn't loosing weight in spite of my diet and exercise improvements, but when she weighed me I'd lost 4.5 lbs from when I'd since her at my previous appointment four weeks ago.
I hope this post doesn't sound braggy. It's just that I can't believe I have done this. I had no faith in myself that I could as I had tried so many times before to get things under control with no success.
So for those that are frustrated, please don't give up. You can do it.
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I've been struggling lately on what to do with my life since I no longer have a caregiver role. I decided to write a list of hobbies and things I like to do as a reminder to myself. I encourage you to create your own list of likes/hobbies/or things you'd like to try. Here's a few of my things:Going to the beachTrying new restaurantsMaking lists/planning for the future Road...
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People who were alive during 9/11/2001 have a story of how the attacks on the USA impacted their lives. Feel free to share.....I graduated from law school on Sat, Sep 15, 2001 at age 24. Many families did not attend the graduation ceremony because the airplanes were grounded. I was a law clerk for a certain government agency for two years while in law school and was looking forward to a great...
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