An anniversary 'thank you'

[What the..?]

Hello - have realised that today is the one year anniversary of my Type 2 diagnosis. It was a terrible day and I still remember how shaken and horrified I was. But thanks to this site, and the support and good humour of forum members, that awful feeling of despair very quickly evaporated and was replaced by self-belief and insight into the many ups and downs of the condition. I am, as many before me have said, now fitter and healthier than before, all through diet and exercise. My last blood test came back at 41, so technically 'normal', but I am hopeful the next will be lower still, and I've lost over four stone. Not allowing complacency to creep in though - my no-longer-new way of eating is varied and satisfying, and I am now no stranger to light weights, incorporating them into my daily Mr Motivator routines. I really am very, very grateful to everyone for sharing their experiences, good and bad - I don't know where I'd be now without you.

 

[Northerner]

Happy Diaversary! 🙂

 

[rebrascora]

Many congratulations on your Diaversary and particularly on your amazing weight loss and diabetes management.
Really fantastic that your diagnosis has been the door to a new healthier you and most importantly that you are enjoying your food. Thanks for posting such an inspirational update. I hope your subsequent diaversary updates are equally gratifying to read. WELL DONE on an amazing achievement... in just a year!

 

[trophywench]

Err, Northie - I'd be worried if anyone told me MY pancreas actually was that colour! - I always thought it would be a similar shade of red/pink to other internal organs eg those you happen to see on telly medical progs when they're doing operations - but actually never seen on literally in the flesh!

Anyone know?

 

[mikeyB]

Well done, from the depths of diagnosis to a picture of health in a year is a fantastic achievement. Mind you, a complete new set of clothes must have cost a fortune!

 

[What the..?]

Happy Diaversary! 🙂

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Thanks! Love the crazy image.

 

[What the..?]

Many congratulations on your Diaversary and particularly on your amazing weight loss and diabetes management.
Really fantastic that your diagnosis has been the door to a new healthier you and most importantly that you are enjoying your food. Thanks for posting such an inspirational update. I hope your subsequent diaversary updates are equally gratifying to read. WELL DONE on an amazing achievement... in just a year!

Thank you Barbara, you're right, enjoying your food is massively important in the 'process'. And a special thanks to you for your comments, as you are always so very kind and thoughtful in your responses, it meant a lot to me, and I'm sure you have been a huge help to many others too.

 

[What the..?]

Well done, from the depths of diagnosis to a picture of health in a year is a fantastic achievement. Mind you, a complete new set of clothes must have cost a fortune!

Thanks Mikey B, 'depths of diagnosis' is a great phrase and completely sums up how I felt. Can't claim to be exactly a picture of health yet though, I'm afraid, there's a way to go yet! But at least now I feel it can be done.