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07-17-2008, 06:40 PM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 9
| |  Hi! How are you?
I am Paul in Charlotte, NC. I have Type 2 Diabetes for the last 21 years. Brother died of Type 2 10 years ago. I am on Oral medication for all these years. Well controlled. I work as a senior executive in a software company. Active life style. 4 to 5 days a week, heavy exercise... 20-30 minutes Resistance and 50-60 minutes Aerobic. HbA1C under 6.4, BP and Cholesterol normal. Excellent HDL. I am 65 years old.
Travel, Read, cook, movie, Music... etc ... my interests! International travel, specially.
Wish you a nice day!
PMohanan  |
07-17-2008, 06:54 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada, eh
Posts: 6,508
| | Welcome Paul
It's intereesting you are still on meds only. Hard work does pay off 
__________________ Michael Pollan on CBC
In Defense of Food with Michael Pollan T1 1975, MM 722 pump
A1C 7/08 5.9%
HDL - 1.55 (59.9)
LDL - 1.76 (68.1)
Triglicerides - 0.44 (40.0)
Called John, plus many other things
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John's Troll Meter - current level: Iffy, iffy |
07-17-2008, 07:28 PM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Australia
Posts: 618
| | G'day Paul, I'm glad you found us here at Df , it's the best place on the www for support, learning & caring.
Your exercise regime is a credit to you & hopefully has inspired me to pick up my game & do more then just walk.
Impressed by your interests, it goes to show I just dont reach for the stars 
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It's just an opinion of mine
& maybe not one to adopt.
Lee
Dx Dec 07
Control :
nutrition & exercise
Vitamin B ...July 08
Fish Oil Capsules... June 08
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07-18-2008, 05:33 AM
| | Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oak Hill, VA
Posts: 452
| | | Paul,
Welcome. I've been diagnosed 3 years as a type 2 and it really cheers me up to hear from people who have had long term success with managing their condition. Over time, constant attention to diet and exercise can wear on you, and it is really good to hear form people like you.
Welcome to the forums.
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...brian
T2 since 7/05. 48 yrs. 5'11 195 lbs.
Exercise, very low carb diet
HbA1c 9/07 - 6.3%, 3/08 - 6.2%, 6/08 - 6.2% |
07-18-2008, 04:46 PM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 9
| | | yes, sometimes you feel a bit frustrated. But I look at it this way..For the quality of life I want.. and travel.. and Eat / Drink what I want, .. I reward myself! Like tomorrow I have planned to run 6 miles in 65 minutes and 30 minutes Resistance exercise (being Saturday) .. and reward? go to a massage center for 1 hour massage! I eat most everything.. but control quanity, specially Carbs and fat. Eat nuts instead of chips. Also don't eat Red meat. lot of Veg i eat. Whenever i beat the HbA1C goal, I treat myself WELL! (my next goal? HbA1C 6.2 on 31st July reward? 1 week in Europe!). It is possible!
Hope i helped! PMohanan |
07-18-2008, 04:51 PM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 9
| | | Hi Lee! Nothing is 'impossible'! you can very well beat me! All you need is to make up your mind. I know some days... u just can't.. leave those days. And reward the days you do better! Consistancy is all that is needed, i feel. Good luck! be around! Moh |
07-18-2008, 04:58 PM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 9
| | | Hi Mike! You said 'Still' on meds only? I am trying to see if I can REDUCE the dosage! I am on minimal doses! Yes CAN do it! Just be Consistant. I even eat ,most things, only control the quantity and workout more if I ate more! My Doc calls me his Star Patient. I do not feel I am a patient. Feel i can do all anyone can do. well, i had seen what Diabetes can do.. My Bro died at 65 (heart). Let us be Fighters and beat it! Moh |
07-18-2008, 05:51 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 6,314
| | Hi Paul in Charlotte! I love the area. My daughter went to Pfeiffer University near Albemarle. I also love international travel and have Diabetes. Seems we have a lot to talk about!
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