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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama
United States
1carp1
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I was born 3 blocks to the east. My gravesite is about 10 blocks to the west. I have always lived here. My immediate family lives within blocks. How's that for setting down roots. I have never been married. 6 1/4 years ago , I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I kind of entered the medical field from the wrong end. I do remodeling of homes for a living.
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fawneyes says:
Hello 1Carp1,
In 2006 I was diagnosis with Type II Diabetes. It appears that the women in our family are diagnosised in their 50's. I take my meds daily, and been taken off Insulin about 4 months ago (which I used maybe 1 x weekly) The doctor said it was my quick fix, and that by remaining on my diet, I am down to 1 - 5 mg pill a day. Exercise, diet and the right doctor you can control, and not the other way around. Hang in there and follow your doctors instructions. I don't take B/P meds, because I run lower then most adults. I still work full time. If you would like to talk email me. Fawneyes
In 2006 I was diagnosis with Type II Diabetes. It appears that the women in our family are diagnosised in their 50's. I take my meds daily, and been taken off Insulin about 4 months ago (which I used maybe 1 x weekly) The doctor said it was my quick fix, and that by remaining on my diet, I am down to 1 - 5 mg pill a day. Exercise, diet and the right doctor you can control, and not the other way around. Hang in there and follow your doctors instructions. I don't take B/P meds, because I run lower then most adults. I still work full time. If you would like to talk email me. Fawneyes
Posted: May 5, 2008 10:03PM EDT
shellbell says:
I'm in the medical field and have seen what diabetes (type 2) can do to peoples lives. Hang in there, lots of little healthy snacks during the day and taking/ logging your sugar readings regularly. There are lots of new medications on the market now but education is the key. Good luck to you!
Posted: April 16, 2008 9:18PM EDT
Bighug says:
About 6 years ago I entered a research program (as a guinea pig) looking into treatment for type 2 diabetes. At the time, I had been on oral diabetes medication for 9 years and on medication for blood pressure for 28 years. The program, AHEAD, consists of changing lifestyle to include more exercise and control of diet. After 5 weeks, I was off all medication, and have been since. My diabetes is in remission. Not everyone had the success I did, but it is possible.
Best wishes.
Doug
Best wishes.
Doug
Posted: April 16, 2008 6:28PM EDT
