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Originally Posted by luv
I chose diabetes. Found out I'm type 2 last Halloween. My blood sugar was spiking at 305, and my a1c was at 13.6. Both of those numbers are dangerously high. I almost completely cut out added sugar and started watching carb intake. Increased exercise, although, not by much. Started taking Metformin. Four months later, and my blood sugar was 120 (although it varies, of course), and my a1c was 5.8. I've also lost 25 lbs. I can sometimes feel myself wanting to allow for more "cheats" knowing I've improved so much, but I can't let myself slide back into old habits.
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Wow! We share the same birthday and a diabetes diagnoses!! Everything you’ve said is what I’ve been going through!! Down 20+ pounds since thanksgiving!! My biggest accomplishment is abosolutly no food after 8pm and obviously cutting out carbs!! Everything in moderation!!