Blessed

[Derek Sorrell]

Just like to share my experience to perhaps encourage people in a similar situation.
In July my Hba1c was 59, my doctor gave me three months to get it under control before considering medication. I have a sweet tooth but I managed to give up chocolate,sweets,cake and biscuits. I started walking every day, only 2/3 miles but walking as fast as I could manage. I also bought an exercise cycle to use when it rains! Just do 20 minutes on that, again as fast as I can manage. My wife has been brilliant in adjusting food portions and buying healthy items. My step daughter is a diabetic nurse and she has also been brilliant with her advise and support.
My last blood test results returned a new Hba1c reading of 28 !!! Even my doctor was amazed and I was delighted. So it can be done,good luck if you are in a similar situation

 

[Wirrallass]

Hello and a warm welcome to this supportive forum Derek. It just goes to show what can be done with tenacity and determination ~ very well done and keep up the good work. Take care
WL


Dx Type2 April 2016
Diet control and exercise only

 

[Northerner]

Hi Derek, welcome to the forum 🙂 Wow! Well done on all your efforts, they really have borne fruit! 🙂 Keep up the good work! I imagine you feel much fitter and healthier too! 🙂

 

[Derek Sorrell]

I certainly do thanks, so I guess that the reading was a blessing in disguise

 

[Mark Parrott]

Welcome to the forum. Great results!🙂

 

[Amigo]

That’s a terrific and very impressive result Derek. Well done you! 🙂

 

[Carolg]

Welcome to forum and thanks for sharing .well done