My mother has type 2 diabetes as well but her blood sugar level isn't under control for years even with all the medications then only we know strict diet rule is also important to keep the levels low and now it's under control and dosage remains same as 1mg.
Diet, exercise and medication are three ways to control Diabetes. Medicine comes at number three. People think once we have diabetes, we only need to take medicine and we are good to go. Its very good that your mother has got control of her sugar with diet and little medicine.
Wow, thanks for sharing your experience. It must have been hard for you to hear that news and that it would change your life forever. I think the different ways that you can get your blood sugar at an average level are the following
The best way to check progress is by monitoring blood sugar levels regularly. That will be helpful to check with your treatments if it's working with medicine, diet, and exercise.
Its no doubt very hard in the start but with time I figured out how to proceed with this condition.
I do have a glucometer with me all the time and I checked my sugar with often in the start. With time now I have a data base in my mnd that which things cause a spike in my sugar. My doctor has advised me to slow down on checking sugar since my Hba1c is under control and checking sugar very often creates anxiety.
Managing diabetes is not easy, and there are still days when he struggles. But, he is determined to take control of his health and live a long and healthy life. My father's experience with type-2 diabetes has taught me the importance of self-care and self-management. He has shown me that with the right mindset and the support of loved ones, anyone can successfully manage their diabetes and lead a full and satisfying life.
No doubt, the will to fight with anything is first success towards success. There are many successful people who have made progress in life despite having diabetes. I heard a doctor in a lecture saying, " make diabetes your friend not enemy and it wont hurt you". It clearly means just follow things which are allowed in diabetes.
If your father has diabetes then you need to be extra careful about this disease. Get your Hba1c test done once or twice a year. My father too has diabetes and this is one reason I too got it. I have to admit I was too casual in my eating habbits.
Wishing you both good health @yahoo62278 and @WatChe. Especially like you, millions of people in the world are affected by various diseases and epidemics, it is absolutely necessary to convey health awareness among these people. Hundreds of people in the forum will try to solve their health problems through your posts.
Thank you so much.
Exactly thats why I created this post. To share what I have learned about diabetes so far and tell people to take your health very serious.
You have your blood pressure now under control?
However for OP, Im sure with extra precautions you will fight this bravely, you just have to workout a bit more than the rest.
You are right. My father has Diabetes despite the fact that he was a fine sportsmen and his weight is also ideal. These days depression is also creating various disorder in human health.
I would still advise the OP to visit to his doctor and tell him that he stopped talking Metformin and ask him if that's OK as he is feeling much better with all these other healthy diets.
I am in contact with my diabetologist and visit him after every 6 months with test reports. I know its not wise to do things on your own without consultation of doctor.
Thanks for sharing mate this will help others from trying to find other cure than medicine.
Good to know you have lost so much weight and you must be feeling better now.
That's the real aim of this post. To create awareness in people about health related issues. We are ignoring the fact that with just few simple adjustments in our lifestyle we can avoid big complications.