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06-26-2007, 11:18 AM
|  | Junior Member
I am a: Pre-Diabetic | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland
Posts: 27
| | | New Member
Hi,
I'm new here. Diagnosed with pre-diabetes in 2003, but didn't do anything about it. Recently a dear friend of mine lost all the toes on her left foot and her right leg just below the knee due to complications of diabetes. It was a HUGE wake up call to me. I immediately began seeing the nutirtionist at the diabetes center where I work. She has me counting carbs - 3 meals of 50 and 2 snacks of 25 per day. So far I've lost about 10 lbs, and have 50 to go. I'm determined to turn this around and hopefully not progress to T2.
I'm really excited to be here.
Caro |
06-26-2007, 11:30 AM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 6,272
| | Welcome Caro! Glad you found the forum. Hope you continue to do all you can to keep T2 at bay. Do you have an annual A1C to keep tabs on things?
Keep up the good work.
Again, Welcome!
Linda 
__________________ 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)  |
06-26-2007, 11:35 AM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio
Posts: 4,328
| | I Caro and welcome. 
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Some people
No matter how old they get
Never lose their beauty-
They merely move it from their
Faces into their hearts
Martin Buxbaum
All my forum friends are beautiful
8/26/08 A1C 6.4
Cholesteral below 100
BP 114/64
Still anemic
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06-26-2007, 12:58 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA
Posts: 2,573
| | Hi Caro, welcome to DF!!
__________________ Age: 43
Type 2 - Dx'd 08.16.05
•••
[ A1c ]
6.9 - 01/07
6.0 - 05/07
5.9 - 09/07
6.4 - 3/08  
[ Meter ]
UltraSmart/Ultra2/Contour
[ Meds ]
Metformin 1000mg 2x, Novolin N 20u 2x, Novolin R 1:10
Lisinopril 20mg 1x, Lovastatin 40mg 1x, Aspirin 81mg 1x, Albuterol as needed
[ Other Conditions ]
Coccidioidomycosis aka Valley Fever Dx'd 1.17.94
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
Hypertention
Hyperlipidemia
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06-26-2007, 01:41 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: illinois
Posts: 3,316
| | | hi caro and welcome!hope to see you here alot.take care,trish
__________________  ]jan.a1c-9.2...may a1c-6.1...aug.a1c-5.8 jan.a1c 6.0  |
06-26-2007, 01:42 PM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 6,406
| | | Welcome to Diabetes Forums Caro. I am happy you decided to take care of your diabetes and joined us in the fight! |
06-27-2007, 03:01 PM
|  | Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Colorado
Posts: 282
| | | Greetings, Caro...
Glad to hear you heard the "wake-up call". If you pay close attention you can hopefully avoid full-blown diabetes - its worth it to focus on prevention. Very sorry to hear that your friend has had such a rough journey. But..its never too late to wake up and prevent further complications - I am sure your new-found focus will help her as well.
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Stop and consider what will really matter at the end of your life.
Then spend the rest of your life accordingly. "..We're off to see the Lizard"
Diagnosed: T2 - 06/2003
Meds: Glucophage XR / Byetta / Tenormin / Crestor
Meters: Onetouch UltraSmart / Accu-chek Advantage
A1c - 06/07: 10.7  ( B-4 I cared and got off my arse)
A1c - 09/07: 5.4  ( Now that's more like it!)  |
06-27-2007, 04:49 PM
| | Junior Member
I am a: Pre-Diabetic | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland
Posts: 27
| | | Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.
Just came back from my first workout at the local pool. DH and I just walked up and down in the lap pool rather briskly for about 30 - 45mins. When I got out my legs felt like rubber. I think we'll try to do it at least 3 or 4 times a week. (I'm having some joint problems walking around the neighborhood).
Caro |
06-27-2007, 07:44 PM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 3,293
| | | Hello and welcome to this wonderful place Caro! I couldn't do without it.
I recently joined a gym (4-5 weeks ago I guess) and I find that stretching makes all the difference when I exercise. I still have my brisk walks too but now I stretch before and (especially!) after. I don't ache all over and my legs don't feel like rubber.
The very best to you! |
06-27-2007, 09:27 PM
| | Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Medford Massachusetts
Posts: 320
| | Hi Caro and welcome to the forums. You'll find lots of advice and support from everyone here. Good luck.. |
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