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May I Share in my Joy....
This is totally off subject, but such a land-mark in my life that I want to scream it to the mountain-tops, with my best freinds; the members of my cyber family on the MS Forum...
Fourteen years ago on my 40th birthday I sat in a doctor's office, when he broke the news to me that I was now a Type 2 Diabetic that would have to be treated aggressively. I had very high and dangerous blood sugar readings. I first started on oral medication and a strict diet. Throughout the years, my diabetes could not be controlled and I was placed on pills AND daily insulin shots. Lots of insulin. It was a fight to keep my diabetes under control.
Two and a half years ago, I lost 125 pounds and started to see my blood sugar readings coming down. I was able to stop insulin. A true victory for me. I remained on diabetes pills twice a day until last week. My blood sugar was low. The doctor's cut my medication in half. Another victory. Today, the doctor's cut ALL my diabetes medicine.
First the first time in 14 years I am now FREE of any and all diabetes medicine. Does that mean that I am cured? No, I will always have to be careful and watch my sugar closely. But no more pills....WHOPEEEE!
BUT...I DO FEEL FREE...for the first time in 14 years. Thank you for letting me share this news with you. Wonder if I can get away with going to Dairy Queen tonight for a milkshake with bits of Oreo cookie in them? Naw...I better leave that stuff alone.
Have a GREAT DAY everyone...I know I will....
Heather
Fourteen years ago on my 40th birthday I sat in a doctor's office, when he broke the news to me that I was now a Type 2 Diabetic that would have to be treated aggressively. I had very high and dangerous blood sugar readings. I first started on oral medication and a strict diet. Throughout the years, my diabetes could not be controlled and I was placed on pills AND daily insulin shots. Lots of insulin. It was a fight to keep my diabetes under control.
Two and a half years ago, I lost 125 pounds and started to see my blood sugar readings coming down. I was able to stop insulin. A true victory for me. I remained on diabetes pills twice a day until last week. My blood sugar was low. The doctor's cut my medication in half. Another victory. Today, the doctor's cut ALL my diabetes medicine.
First the first time in 14 years I am now FREE of any and all diabetes medicine. Does that mean that I am cured? No, I will always have to be careful and watch my sugar closely. But no more pills....WHOPEEEE!
BUT...I DO FEEL FREE...for the first time in 14 years. Thank you for letting me share this news with you. Wonder if I can get away with going to Dairy Queen tonight for a milkshake with bits of Oreo cookie in them? Naw...I better leave that stuff alone.
Have a GREAT DAY everyone...I know I will....
Heather
Heather!
I don't know how I missed this, but it's better late than never, right????
WOW! How proud of yourself you must be!! Way to go, girl!!!
YAHOO!!
Tammy
PS--You go for those injections tomorrow, right??
I don't know how I missed this, but it's better late than never, right????
WOW! How proud of yourself you must be!! Way to go, girl!!!
YAHOO!!
Tammy
PS--You go for those injections tomorrow, right??
I just found your announcement. Wow, I'm so very proud of you! You go girl! This is tremendous.
Big high 5's.
Barb
Big high 5's.
Barb
I have rejoiced in all your positive comments. Thank you so much for your support.
If I can overcome diabetes just by losing weight, it gives hope to those that are overweight, whose diabetes CAN be controlled with weight loss. You can do it too. I am convinced that all those pounds I was carrying were indeed responsible for my years of pill and insulin dependency.
I do know that there are those who are not over-weight and still have uncontrollable diabetes. Watch your diet, take your medication faithfully, exercise as you can tolerate and keep working on it. It can be controlled in most cases. Sticking to the diabetic diet may not be fun, but it's better than losing a leg to out of control diabetes.
Thank you again for helping me to celebrate. I could think of nothing better than to celebrate with my cyber family.
I'm still reeling in not having to take any medication. It's hard to get used to after 15 years on that stuff. I still want to go to Dairy Queen and get a milk-shake with Oreo cookies. I know that if I do that, I will still have to watch my diet closely for the rest of the day. But gosh, it sure will taste good. One of our members relished in a cream doughnut this morning (and you know who you are...) and by gosh, she didn't share. She ate it all, but said that she would send me the wrapper to lick off. Isn't that sweet? NOT! Huzzy girl....LOL
Big Hugs and Many Thanks,
Heather
If I can overcome diabetes just by losing weight, it gives hope to those that are overweight, whose diabetes CAN be controlled with weight loss. You can do it too. I am convinced that all those pounds I was carrying were indeed responsible for my years of pill and insulin dependency.
I do know that there are those who are not over-weight and still have uncontrollable diabetes. Watch your diet, take your medication faithfully, exercise as you can tolerate and keep working on it. It can be controlled in most cases. Sticking to the diabetic diet may not be fun, but it's better than losing a leg to out of control diabetes.
Thank you again for helping me to celebrate. I could think of nothing better than to celebrate with my cyber family.
I'm still reeling in not having to take any medication. It's hard to get used to after 15 years on that stuff. I still want to go to Dairy Queen and get a milk-shake with Oreo cookies. I know that if I do that, I will still have to watch my diet closely for the rest of the day. But gosh, it sure will taste good. One of our members relished in a cream doughnut this morning (and you know who you are...) and by gosh, she didn't share. She ate it all, but said that she would send me the wrapper to lick off. Isn't that sweet? NOT! Huzzy girl....LOL
Big Hugs and Many Thanks,
Heather
AWESOME!!!!! My dad was diabetic, and I know how much it effects your life. I'm thrilled for you. Thanks for sharing your great news!
thats really good to read congrats to you as i know how hard living with diabetics is (i live with 2 farther in law and my partner) so pleased for you im hollowing wiv u
take care luni.
take care luni.
I am so happy for you! Keep up the great work! I hope you do splurge once in a while and go to the dairy queen! Lynette
This is HUGE! BIG! WONDERFUL! I am so proud of you and happy for you. What a strong thing to have done by yourself and for yourself. I am very impressed, awe-struck even.
Quix
Quix
Nice work, Heather! A fine example that just because something may be hard to do, doesn't mean it's impossible. Many people get so down when diagnosed with a disease, they don't believe they can do anything to change it, and just give up. You're an inspiration to anyone who may be inclined to think like that. The fact that you achieved what you did while dealing with MS at the same time only makes your story that much more impressive.
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Super Super Congratulations.
What an example. It is possible to control diabetes with massive effort (taht you've done), weight loss and diet.
I am so impressed.
Wonderful news.
Sally
What an example. It is possible to control diabetes with massive effort (taht you've done), weight loss and diet.
I am so impressed.
Wonderful news.
Sally
What an achievement, way to go dear friend. I truly agree with Kristin in that you are an inspiration to us all.
Congrats and Mega Hugs
Mok
Congrats and Mega Hugs
Mok
You are a true inspiration to all of us here that anything you put your mind to can be done!! 125 pound weight loss is phenomenal and you deserve to be rejoicing!!
My Uncle, the one whose wife committed suicide a month ago, just lost his baby toe to diabetes yesterday so I am well aware how much your triumph really means!!
Congratulations Heather, You Rock!!!
Love,
Kristin
My Uncle, the one whose wife committed suicide a month ago, just lost his baby toe to diabetes yesterday so I am well aware how much your triumph really means!!
Congratulations Heather, You Rock!!!
Love,
Kristin
Way to go! It is great to hear how much good you have done yourself by committing to a better lifestyle.
OMG, that is such awesome news. I CAN imagine how you must be feeling. I know if my DH was taken off all his diabetic drugs, he wqould jump for joy. However, we did get some good news. His A1C went from 10.6 down to 7.7 in 3 months WOO HOO.
I am so happy for you, you must feel wonderful!
YOU GO GIRL!
Sandra
I am so happy for you, you must feel wonderful!
YOU GO GIRL!
Sandra
Congratulations !!!!! That is wonderful news. I am glad to hear it. That takes some very hard work to get under control much less get over it. You should be very proud. It runs in my family and I have been watching myself very closely. Now you really have a something to celebrate the long weekend with. Great Job!!!!
God Bless you Young Lady,
Mike
God Bless you Young Lady,
Mike
Hi, Heather.
Congratulations!!!!! I am so happy for you, and I am so proud of you!!!!
Diabetes is terrible, my Dad had it and died of colon cancer that metastasized to his brain.
So, I'm esp. relieved that you made the sincere effort to not only get yours under control, but eliminate it!!!!
Hugs,
Sheila
Congratulations!!!!! I am so happy for you, and I am so proud of you!!!!
Diabetes is terrible, my Dad had it and died of colon cancer that metastasized to his brain.
So, I'm esp. relieved that you made the sincere effort to not only get yours under control, but eliminate it!!!!
Hugs,
Sheila
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