Hi Everyone

[Moburt]

Okay so i have not been on here in a while but i feel i need a little reassurance and know that i will get the support here.

So i know this is stupid but i was diagnosed T2 back in Jan this year and feel lucky that my HBA1C was only 59 at diagnosis. I then immediately reduced my carbs went on the 800cal diet and lost 2 stone by the time i went back for my bloods to be done again and to my surprise i had managed to get myself into remission with a reading of 38. I was over the moon and totally focused on losing the weight and getting healthy to keep this in remission.

Now i am due to have my next bloods done next week and feel so scared i know it is stupid but i have now lost 4 1/2 stone but have had a couple of holidays and feel that if my levels go back up again i have failed don't know why i am feeling like this. Is this normal or am i just over thinking things and winding myself up.

Sorry for the silly post but i dont want to feel disappointed or disappoint anyone else as i have have so much support i dont know why i feel like this and just needed to vent to people that understand what it is like to live with this.

Thanks

Michele

 

[helli]

Welcome back Michelle

Before providing my thoughts on your question, there are two things I have to write
- Congratulations on your amazing weight loss and remission. They are amazing
- There is nothing stupid about being concerned for your results. It is natural. Being a thinking, feeling human being is not at all stupid.

Whilst it is hard not to be scared, I am sure you know you may be worrying about nothing. You've had two holidays ... in other words, you have lived your life which may have an impact on your levels or may not. Try not to worry about what may not be.

And, if your levels have gone up, I know it is hard not to be disappointed in yourself but "being good" all the time is difficult. Just remember, you have done this once so, if you need to, you can do it again.

Good luck with your tests next week.

 

[ianf0ster]

@Moburt Right now you don't know if you actually have taken a step backwards or not! So big congrats on the remission, even if you may have taken a step backward it's still a big achievement. You have the knowledge that you have gained remission once, so if need be you know that you can do it again!
We are all human and so many (or most) T2's in remission have fallen off the waggon once or more. The 2 key things are :
1. Get back on track straight away
2. Don't be more strict than you need to be. I suggest using a Blood Glucose meter and 'eating to your meter', because the way our bodies react to carbs is both the same in general, but unique in specifics. So some can safely eat things that would spike the BG of others, or even eat certain carbs only in the evening, for example because many of us tolerate carbs better later in the day.

 

[Cherrelle DUK]

Hi Michele,

Your post isn't stupid at all as I can understand the pressure to keep up with things but...... you've done and AMAZING job! To get your numbers down and reduce the weight is no easy task so please don't discount what a fabulous achievement you've accomplished.

If your numbers are still low then that's fantastic and you can continue with what you're doing and if they're higher, you've done it before and can do it again.

No matter what your numbers are, we're here to support you so do keep us posted on how things go.

 

[Moburt]

Welcome back Michelle

Before providing my thoughts on your question, there are two things I have to write
- Congratulations on your amazing weight loss and remission. They are amazing
- There is nothing stupid about being concerned for your results. It is natural. Being a thinking, feeling human being is not at all stupid.

Whilst it is hard not to be scared, I am sure you know you may be worrying about nothing. You've had two holidays ... in other words, you have lived your life which may have an impact on your levels or may not. Try not to worry about what may not be.

And, if your levels have gone up, I know it is hard not to be disappointed in yourself but "being good" all the time is difficult. Just remember, you have done this once so, if you need to, you can do it again.

Good luck with your tests next week.

 

[Moburt]

Thank you so much for your comments it has made me feel so much better about it all.

This is why i like this site as i know i can get support from people that know what it is like to live with. I have been testing every morning again for a few weeks and my levels are down to between 6.2 and 6.9 so i must be doing okay. I used to check before food then 2 hours after so i kind of know now what foods to avoid.

I have been following a very low carb diet since i found out i was T2 and it does make a difference for me.

I will let you all know what my levels are next week fingers crossed they are still in remission and if not then i will deal with that too.

Thanks again

Michele

 

[Gwynn]

I think what you have achieved is amazing.

Scared? life can be pretty scary. I guess you are human. It is good to live and not be too strict. Besides you did it once so if needed (which I doubt from what you have said) you can do it again.

Let us know how things turn out. And. Good luck.

 

[Moburt]

Hi Everyone
Just a quick update my results are in and my HBA1C is now at 35 so it has gone down even more. I cant tell you how happy i am to remain in remission. Thank you so much for your lovely words it help me and calmed me down and i know i am still doing the right things to keep this in control.
Thank you so much your support is amazing.
Michele

 

[Jenny65]

Hi Everyone
Just a quick update my results are in and my HBA1C is now at 35 so it has gone down even more. I cant tell you how happy i am to remain in remission. Thank you so much for your lovely words it help me and calmed me down and i know i am still doing the right things to keep this in control.
Thank you so much your support is amazing.
Michele

Fantastic, Michelle, what a brilliant job you have done, your efforts have all paid off, I find you an inspiration. I am at the start of my journey with diabetes and if I do half as well as you I will be pleased, well done xx

 

[rebrascora]

Many MANY CONGRATULATIONS Michele!! Fab result and I am sure it is just reward for all your effort.

I think the fear of taking a backward step is something that most of us worry about as a test looms. The way I rationalize it is that I can't continue to get better and better results, just like an athlete can't get a personal best every time out. They will get a personal best once in a while and then they will likely drop back a little bit. As long as you are overall maintaining a reasonable result and balancing the effort of achieving that with quality of life then you are winning. It doesn't matter if your HbA1c goes up by a few points occasionally but always nice if it goes down a bit of course, but then you get into a more difficult place for the next blood test when there is more chance of a slightly higher reading. As a Type 1 the best I have managed so far is 48 but my last two have been 53 and 51 and it is hard not to be a bit disappointed with these but my consultant is absolutely delighted with them, so I should be too. The fact of the matter is that my diabetes takes up a lot of mental space and I also have a life to live, so whilst I could be totally obsessive and maybe get levels a little lower my mental well being is at risk and my quality of life would be reduced. It is all about finding a balance that works for you and guarding against or at least being conscious of trying to be "too perfect".

Anyway, I'm totally jealous of your HbA1c result (I could only dream of getting 35!!) but sending you a big pat on the back. Go treat yourself to a nice new outfit to celebrate that result and fabulous weight loss!. Well done!

 

[Moburt]

Fantastic, Michelle, what a brilliant job you have done, your efforts have all paid off, I find you an inspiration. I am at the start of my journey with diabetes and if I do half as well as you I will be pleased, well done xx

Thank you so much for your lovely words, when i was diagnosed i was determined to try and not go on medication. I wanted to be in control of this and not let it control me. It was so confusing to just get my head round it and i felt like i had done this to myself and i now must rectify it before its get out of control. This site has been my life line as i was able to talk to people who totally understood what i was going through with out the judgement.
Everyone of you on this site is an inspiration to me and hope that i can help others like you have all helped me xx

 

[Moburt]

Many MANY CONGRATULATIONS Michele!! Fab result and I am sure it is just reward for all your effort.

I think the fear of taking a backward step is something that most of us worry about as a test looms. The way I rationalize it is that I can't continue to get better and better results, just like an athlete can't get a personal best every time out. They will get a personal best once in a while and then they will likely drop back a little bit. As long as you are overall maintaining a reasonable result and balancing the effort of achieving that with quality of life then you are winning. It doesn't matter if your HbA1c goes up by a few points occasionally but always nice if it goes down a bit of course, but then you get into a more difficult place for the next blood test when there is more chance of a slightly higher reading. As a Type 1 the best I have managed so far is 48 but my last two have been 53 and 51 and it is hard not to be a bit disappointed with these but my consultant is absolutely delighted with them, so I should be too. The fact of the matter is that my diabetes takes up a lot of mental space and I also have a life to live, so whilst I could be totally obsessive and maybe get levels a little lower my mental well being is at risk and my quality of life would be reduced. It is all about finding a balance that works for you and guarding against or at least being conscious of trying to be "too perfect".

Anyway, I'm totally jealous of your HbA1c result (I could only dream of getting 35!!) but sending you a big pat on the back. Go treat yourself to a nice new outfit to celebrate that result and fabulous weight loss!. Well done!

I do feel lucky that my levels was at a level that i was able to make the changes in life style. It's people like you that give the best advice and i am so grateful xx

 

[rebrascora]

Thank you so much for your lovely words, when i was diagnosed i was determined to try and not go on medication. I wanted to be in control of this and not let it control me. It was so confusing to just get my head round it and i felt like i had done this to myself and i now must rectify it before its get out of control. This site has been my life line as i was able to talk to people who totally understood what i was going through with out the judgement.
Everyone of you on this site is an inspiration to me and hope that i can help others like you have all helped me xx

Posting your success story here does just that because other people can read it and relate to you and what you have achieved and that is a huge inspiration and how the self benefit of the forum is perpetuated. We have all gained benefit from the forum and just by posting of our successes (and also our failures even) it helps others who are struggling.