[rdy4chnge]

Hi my name is Joni and this morning I was officially diagnosed as T2, w/A1C of 7.9%, BG of 180 and put on Metformin - I am so disappointed with myself! A 52yr old female, 5'6", 227lbs - my Dr. has warned me for the past year to lose the weight or else - and here I am - I have taken my health for granted. My Dr. says to start the Metformin immediately...very scared. I really don't want to start the meds for fear of it leading to more meds. In reading some of the other posts I see that there is still light at the end of this tunnel (and it isn't a train coming my way) - I will get back on track with the exercise and portion control and hopefully turn this around. I am blessed to have come across this forum and am looking forward to learning more about getting through this. Thank you.

[dano]

Welcome to the Forum!

Read through the first three threads in the Type 2 Section, when you get a chance, if you have not already done so. These threads will most-likely help you a lot. Self education is one of the keys to successful management of your diabetes, along with a healthy / sensible diet and exercise. Basically, diabetes requires a life-style change for the better. Good luck with your control and management.

[JeremyJL]

I am in the same boat and we will get through this. My story is almost identical. I started Metformin but know some people that have gotten off Metformin and have kept things in line without meds for a while!