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Old 04-21-2008, 05:34 AM
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princesslinda princesslinda is online now
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I am a: Type 2
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Knoxville, TN
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Welcome Felinefan....sorry you've not gotten the number of replies you've hoped for....you came on past my bedtime .

With your dad's diagnosis, you now have a family history of diabetes, so there is a chance at some point in the future you may develop it as well. Maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular exercise and eating will hopefully keep you diabetes free for a long while. Sounds like you are doing well for now.

I'd consider your dad's diagnosis a wake-up call for your entire family to be healthier.

One thing to consider....all of us Type 2's were pre-D at one point, whether we knew about it or not. If you think you may be pre-D (and only your doc can diagnosis this) be extra-diligent about your health and have regular checkups so that if you progress to T2, you'll know early and be able to control it easier.
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T2, diagnosed 8/31/06.
Byetta 5 mcg
HCTZ 12.5 mg every other day for BP
Enalapril 20 mg 1 daily (ace-inhibitor)
Lower carb dieter (approx. 75 total carbs/day, more on weekends), taking chromium, multivitamin and fish oil tablets


Initial A1C 8/06: 9.6
11/06: 6.2.
03/07: 5.3
06/07: 5.4
10/07: 5.3
05/08: 6.2 (right after dealing with shingles and bronchitis)



Last edited by princesslinda : 04-21-2008 at 07:26 AM. Reason: typo
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