Hi Ian : I received a T2D diagnosis with similar HbA1c levels. My first reaction was deep shame because I knew it was entirely self-inflicted. But then I used that as motivation to do something about it. So I also followed a plan of dietary restrictions and exercise and it worked and continues to work still - 12 years on. I still have 6 monthly checks and annual eye screening, and so far all is well. I’ve found that is okay to have occasional indulgences, but I maintain a strong awareness that those need to kept to a minimum. This approach has given me a positive sense of control over my health in general - both physical and mental aspects. Well done for writing about it and may many others be inspired reading about your experience.
Thanks, and congratulations. 12 years gives me encouragement!
I plan to keep writing here, but I'm kind of working it out as I go along, so any comments and help you can offer along the way will be welcome. Part of my hope about starting this is precisely to hear from others who have gone through a similar experience and to learn from those experiences. If it gives pointers to people struggling with a new diagnosis or caught up in a regime of medication that might not be necessary, then so much the better.
Hi Ian : I received a T2D diagnosis with similar HbA1c levels. My first reaction was deep shame because I knew it was entirely self-inflicted. But then I used that as motivation to do something about it. So I also followed a plan of dietary restrictions and exercise and it worked and continues to work still - 12 years on. I still have 6 monthly checks and annual eye screening, and so far all is well. I’ve found that is okay to have occasional indulgences, but I maintain a strong awareness that those need to kept to a minimum. This approach has given me a positive sense of control over my health in general - both physical and mental aspects. Well done for writing about it and may many others be inspired reading about your experience.
Thanks, and congratulations. 12 years gives me encouragement!
I plan to keep writing here, but I'm kind of working it out as I go along, so any comments and help you can offer along the way will be welcome. Part of my hope about starting this is precisely to hear from others who have gone through a similar experience and to learn from those experiences. If it gives pointers to people struggling with a new diagnosis or caught up in a regime of medication that might not be necessary, then so much the better.