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09-21-2008, 08:48 PM
|  | Junior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 2
| | | Howdy Hey folks, new to the forum. Been a T2 for a while and still looking
for the magic bullet. My main problem is I am overweight and sit on
my axx too much. | 
09-21-2008, 09:51 PM
|  | Member
I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 190
| | | No magic bullet or we wouldn't all be here.. lol. Once you get the hang of eating less carbs you will see weight loss.. welcome
__________________  Diagnosed 1.5 10/20/06
Pittsburgh,PA.
Lantus 10 units PM
Novolog to scale and 2 units at dinner
A1C 10/23/2006 14.2
A1c 03/23/2007 6.3
A1c 02/25/08 6.1
A1c 06/26/08 6.3
A1c 10/23/08 6.5 | 
09-21-2008, 10:17 PM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 7,422
| | Hi Meaux, Welcome to Diabetes Forums. When you find that magic bullet, could you let the rest of us know?
Until then, welcome! We are glad you found us. | 
09-22-2008, 08:16 AM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 7,261
| | | Welcome Meaux! Sorry, no magic bullet (though it would be nice!). Glad you found the forums.
Tell us a little more about yourself and how you manage your diabetes.
__________________ 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) | 
09-22-2008, 09:41 AM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,838
| | | HI & Welcome to Diabetes Forum! Glad to have you with us!
My advice to you is to cut back on your carbohydrate intake and get in some form of exercising. Walking is great!
Karen | 
09-22-2008, 10:16 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posts: 3,458
| | | Welcome to the forums, you have found a great place for information, help and support.
Do tell us more about your current numbers and how you are managing. There are plenty of us who would like to have the silver bullet cure, until it comes along we'll keep on keeping on, watch the carbs, test and exercise.
Visit and post often,
__________________
One of the most difficult things to give away is kindness; it usually comes back to you. - Anon Christmas card exchange: started Postcard Round 3: 3 received Cosmo the Duck: en route to Alison in Oz Ping the Duck: in Ireland
Diagnosed T2 on 26th Nov'07
Metformin 500mg twice daily
Enap 5mg
14th Dec'07: 11.6%
15th Jan'08: 9% 
3rd March'08 6.8% 
6th June'08 6.1% 
30th Sept'08: 5.1% | 
09-22-2008, 11:57 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lowell, MA
Posts: 674
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Meaux Hey folks, new to the forum. Been a T2 for a while and still looking
for the magic bullet. My main problem is I am overweight and sit on
my axx too much. | Welcome to DF.. You magic bullet is "move your axx". Look into low-carb dieting & getting some exercise. I'm glad you joined the forum. YOu have already taken your first step  |  | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes | Linear Mode |
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