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...

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lostonrye 09/07/2013

Having lost 10lbs my last reading was 6.3 The reading 3 months ago before weight loss was 7.8
So I was certainly surprised that a relatively small weight loss resulted in this blood glucose level drop.
I need to loose another 10 to hit my ideal BMI

I was skeptical about reports of weight loss be so effective, but seems to have had results. The difficult part is keeping it off I guess

ray2600 09/08/2013

xcellent my last a1 c was 6.4 and with no weight change it went from there to 7.4 doctor told me if i lost few lbs it will make a difference in a1 c .

can you kindly share how and in how mow much time it took you to loose that weight .

thanks

ray

lostonrye 09/09/2013

Hi it took me about 6-7 weeks to loose 10lb by having 2 days a week eating 800 cal and eating normally the other 5 I am retired so not sure if I could do the 800 days if working but with salad a drinking a lot tea no sugar of course. it was relatively pain free. I want to loose another 10lb so will start it again soon
I am encouraged by just how a small amount of weight loss make to the HbA1c and my normal readings I would add i do a lot of exercise swimming and treadmill running
also my diet is low carb
Best thing is loosing the gut and getting into jeans I have written off
Christmas is soon so will need to be vigilant
Best of luck in the weight loss
and keep us informed
Regeards
Art

mzizgayle 09/09/2013

it can happen

MaryTurk 09/11/2013

Weight lose is great for controlling diabetes. My mom lost a lot of weight and became "non-diabetic". But that is misleading. Once diabetic, always diabetic!!

I have recently read an article that explains that the blood sugar is under control, but you must be careful because you are always diabetic. Just with blood sugar control.

Congrates on weight lose. Because of other health issues, I have trouble losing weight. But I am happy to hear what you have learned.

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