I was recently diagnosed with t2. My ggrandmother died from complications of t2, my grandmother had t2, my mother died from complications of t2 and my sister has t2. I do not want to die from complications of t2.
I was diagnosed in mid June and scheduled to see a diabetic educator in mid July. I decided to educate myself (I'm a 68 yo retired paramedic) on what I needed to do to get myself on track. After a lot research I had an idea on exactly what I needed to do. I bought several books which included books by a Seattle cardiologist, Dr Rob Thompson. Following his recommendations for a low glycemic load diet and walking I am feeling great and have lost 16 lbs since June 16. I use a Fitbit Charge HR and use it to guide me and keep me honest. I walk 3 1/2 miles in the morning and try to get at least 5 miles during the whole day. I don't see the Dr again until Sept 9th. I have 30 lbs to lose but this plan has made it pretty easy. More over, I think I can live this plan.
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