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Old 08-27-2013, 01:04 AM
anthony4 anthony4 is offline
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I'm 27 and just recently got diagnosed with type 2. I wasn't feeling well a few weeks ago and went to the doctor. My BG came back at 250 fasting. My doctor prescribed me metformin 500mg. Been taking them twice a day and my BG levels have been great. Ranging any where from 106-160. I'm feeling better,eating way better and staying active everyday. How likely is it for someone to control their levels w/o medication. Be advised I'm 5'7 weighing 173.
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Old 08-27-2013, 01:32 AM
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How likely is it for someone to control their levels w/o medication. Be advised I'm 5'7 weighing 173.
Some people say that they have accomplished this.

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.
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Old 09-26-2013, 05:05 PM
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I was only on Metformin for 6 months. I lost 25 pounds and learned to control my eating. I also double my exercise(I currently run about 30 miles/week). My A1c went from 8.6 to 5.2. It can be done. Good luck!
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Old 10-08-2013, 03:30 AM
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I'm 27 and just recently got diagnosed with type 2. I wasn't feeling well a few weeks ago and went to the doctor. My BG came back at 250 fasting. My doctor prescribed me metformin 500mg. Been taking them twice a day and my BG levels have been great. Ranging any where from 106-160. I'm feeling better,eating way better and staying active everyday. How likely is it for someone to control their levels w/o medication. Be advised I'm 5'7 weighing 173.
Welcome to the forum! I was diagnosed back in Febraury of this year with type 2 at the age of 33. I am 5'10" and was 244 pounds at the time of diagnosis. I was not feeling well either. My starting A1c was 10 (245) to give you an idea of what shape I was in regarding my blood glucose. Today I saw the Dr and I weigh 203 and my A1c is 5.6 (108). I have been on 500 mg of metformin since my above diagosis and with proper diet, excercise, and for most weight loss, you may be able to come off the meds. As of today, I will began taking my meds once a day versus twice a day and the goal is to be off the meds totally. The meds help me lose 41 pounds along with diet. Good Luck and just set that as your goal. You are younger than me, so its very achievable [/U][/U] [/U][/U]
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Old 10-19-2013, 04:32 PM
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Given that you were near normal weight when you were diagnosed, your chances of keeping your current levels with no meds are not great. Are you managing your carbs? Getting an hour of exercise daily? Keep in mind that the current recommendation for carbs by ADA is too high for normal or near normal weight people.
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