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Diabetes Success Stories
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Submit your own story: Below are stories submitted by our users about their successes in controlling their condition. You can share your own story or ways you use lifeclinic.com to manage your diabetes by clicking here.
I was diagnosed diabetic just over 6 months ago and prescribed
500mg Metformin 3 times a day. I also had the added complication of
Hypertension and high cholestrol. After sticking rigidly to dietary
advice, my cholestrol is now 3.64,HDL in fact needs to be boosted up
slightly. My Blood Pressure is well under control and my average
glucose/blood is 7.1. All in all after getting over the shock of
diagnosis, I feel very positive and at 51 am still a serving British
Police Officer. Basically the message is, don't despair, do as your Doctor
tells you and enjoy the type of healthy diet you should always have
enjoyed. Oh and by the way, don't forget to treat yourself once a week,
you deserve it (ice cream).
On July 17, 2000, I received news that would change my life
forever. I was diagnosed with the big D. My blood sugar was 475. For
months I had all the symptons. Symptons such as frequent urination,
unquenchable thirst, fatigue, depression and blurry vision, however I
chose to ignore them. So when my doctor gave me the news, it wasn't a big
surprise. But I was determined to not be overcome with the disease that
had gone through both my paternal and maternal sides of the family. I
looked my doctor squarely in the eyes and let him know that I would be
better. I knew what I had to do. Defeat was not an option. I was
diagnosed on a Monday. By Tuesday I had purchased a pair of roller blades
to begin my new work out program. By Friday, I signed up at the local
martial arts school. My wife began cooking diabetic healthy meals and I
was on my way. When I was first diagnosed, I was given two types of
medications to take twice a day. Within 6 months, my dosages were
lowered. By 9 months, I was medication free. I lost over 75 lbs and my
blood sugars remain in the 80's and sometimes low 90's. My doctors and
diabetes educators were excellent. They worked as a team walking me
through every step of the way. Now I'm committed to helping others
overcome weight problems and diabetes.
I have had diabetes since 1984. I currently am 32 years old and
living a fairly active lifestyle. My wife, daughter and I walk our dogs
daily out on the trails.
Four years ago I lived out a dream. I cycled from Edmonton, AB, Canada to
Vancouver, BC, Canada. The total number of kilometres was approximately
1600 (1000 miles). It was everything I thought it would be and more. It
took me 19 days total which included 17 days of riding and two rest days.
It was something that I am very proud of because I had to train
vigourously for approximately 1-1/2 to 2 years. I had to watch the number
of calories I consumed as well as my sugars. I managed to keep on an even
keel. It truly was a trip of a lifetime that I am very proud of.
After three days' presentations at the hospital with a top class
team of nurses and dieticians, I decided to follow their instructions to
the letter. Two months later, my levels are completely under control and
I have lost 28 lbs without a moment's hunger or craving. My wife came to
the lectures with me and has followed the eating plan. This has been a
key ingredient in losing the weight and in controlling the glucose levels.
Many thanks to the dedicated and very professional team at Scarborough
Centenary and to my wife. Diabetes has become an opportunity for
good health rather than a crisis.
I developed type 1 last year at the age of 30. It showed up while
I was 7 months pregnant so it was thought to be gestational diabetes. I
couldn't wait to have the baby just so I could forget about the diabetes
stuff and get on to my normal life! I had a few free months of no more
monitoring,insulin shots,and special diets,but I failed my follow-up
glucose test and it was back to the world of diabetes. But now that I have
it for life it kind of changes my outlook on things. I actually take alot
better care of myself now and really feel great! Some people feel sorry
for themselves or say "why me?",but I really don't have time for that. I
just live like I always do and the diabetes upkeep just fits in my
schedule like putting on makeup or something. It just becomes part of your
life. I realize some people have alot of health problems with diabetes and
that I may too one day,but until then I'm going to try my best to maintain
the best control I possibly can. I know some people may say that I've only
had it a year and i've not had time to get burnt out on it yet, and yes
that's true. I feel very lucky not to have gotten it at an earlier age. My
younger sister developed it at the age of 8. She has had it for 10 years
now, but she does great and is a totally normal teenager! I hope this will
help people see that it's not the end of the world to develop diabetes.
The main thing is live life to your fullest and don't let anything get you
down!
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