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[Catrin]

Thank you, Crankin, Indy, Owlie, Oakleaf and Snapdragen - I hope this turns out well for her...it certainly puts my own current stressors into perspective, that is for sure.

[Catrin]

I've been thinking so much about my mom that I didn't give the good news from my doctor. He now considers my mild type 2 diabetes to be resolved. Not controlled, but gone due to lifestyle changes

I actually didn't know this was possible, and I checked with a friend of mine who is a chemist at a major drug company who deals specifically with diabetes and he agreed that it is quite possible if it was mild to begin. Not that I didn't believe my doctor but it was such a surprise. Pity the hypoglycemia won't go away - but it doesn't come up near as often as it once did.

Now I only have to get stuck once a year...I REALLY like that idea!

[snapdragen]

That's great news Catrin!

[Dogmama]

I've been thinking so much about my mom that I didn't give the good news from my doctor. He now considers my mild type 2 diabetes to be resolved. Not controlled, but gone due to lifestyle changes

That is so fantastic!!! Congratulations!! So many people don't understand the dangers of diabetes & just let it go until it is full blown (are you listening DH? I didn't think so!!). Thankfully he is controlling it with diet & exercise so far

[Catrin]

That is so fantastic!!! Congratulations!! So many people don't understand the dangers of diabetes & just let it go until it is full blown (are you listening DH? I didn't think so!!). Thankfully he is controlling it with diet & exercise so far

Technically speaking mine was full blown, but in reality I had just crossed the A1C line from prediabetes to diabetes - after three years of a LOT of hard work my A1C is now consistently down to almost 5.0

I know several people who didn't pay attention to their condition, and they eventually required insulin. After that things reached the point where toes were amputated and other serious issues developed related to diabetes. There is now a connection between diabetes and Alzheimer's. My body had my attention.

It took a great deal of work to get things turned around - even with my mild version, and it was expensive - but frankly - I considered the money better spent now than in 10-15 years when doctors and possibly hospitals would wind up getting much more. I know me well enough that I couldn't/wouldn't push myself hard enough to do it on my own and I am very thankful for those who helped me. Now I just need to avoid the trap of thinking that I can relax due vigilance - thankfully all of the work has become fun and I can't imagine stopping now It really has been a change of lifestyle and THAT is hard.

[OakLeaf]

Way to go, Catrin.

[Crankin]

You really deserve a treat, Catrin.
A healthy one.

[Dogmama]

I know several people who didn't pay attention to their condition, and they eventually required insulin. After that things reached the point where toes were amputated and other serious issues developed related to diabetes.

My 5'6" husband says he has to control his diabetes because he is already too short.

Catrin, I know what a struggle it is. We don't even watch "Cake Boss" anymore because it kicks off cravings. It's only been about four months, but he has dropped 30 pounds, goes to the gym & continues to eat properly. And really, the diabetic diet is quite healthy.

[Catrin]

My 5'6" husband says he has to control his diabetes because he is already too short.

Catrin, I know what a struggle it is. We don't even watch "Cake Boss" anymore because it kicks off cravings. It's only been about four months, but he has dropped 30 pounds, goes to the gym & continues to eat properly. And really, the diabetic diet is quite healthy.

It sounds like your DH is doing great Dogmama! I remember when I started this journey 3 years ago. It seemed that all I had to do to drop one pound was to lift my arm once or twice - wish it was still that easy

Ice cream is still a weakness of mine, and I will eat it now but only in very small amounts (2-3 tablespoons up to no more than 1/2 cup - and only on days where I've exerted myself). I don't find my diet to be restrictive, but I am very used to it.

[OakLeaf]

Nutrition epiphany of the year:

When I'm craving pizza, it's probably just the SALT my body wants.

D'oh. I KNOW how prone I am to a mild hyponatremia. I also know how allergic I am to yeast, milk, and wheat (among other things).

Next time my fingers start reaching for the phone I'm going to try dropping a Zenergize tablet or two (or a scoop of that Skratch Labs everyday hydration as soon as I can get my hands on some).

For some reason the things I normally like to eat for dinner just do not taste right loaded up with salt, not in the amounts I need in summertime, anyhow. Pizza, on the other hand, is a natural born electrolyte delivery vehicle.

[lph]

Seen this? Surprisingly moving. I love the shaggy guy in the middle going "Wow."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBaHPND2QJg

[indysteel]

Seen this? Surprisingly moving. I love the shaggy guy in the middle going "Wow."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBaHPND2QJg

Joyous indeed! Thanks for sharing that!

[silversurfer]

Seen this? Surprisingly moving. I love the shaggy guy in the middle going "Wow."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBaHPND2QJg

Wonderful. Thank you

[snapdragen]

That's wonderful, thank you!

[lph]

Pet peeve of the day: people who state something blindingly obvious or completely unconfrontational as though they were making a bold and provocative stand on a hot topic.

"Ok, so I'm bad, but I love chocolate".

Please. Just stop. Unless you're under 16.