Following a hospitalization for ketoacidosis in March, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Since then, I’ve focused on dieting and shedding weight. I was initially on eight different medications plus daily insulin, but today my doctor gave me the green light—I’ve reversed the condition. After eight months and losing 83 pounds, this morning was the first time I didn’t need to inject myself or take pills before heading to work. It’s a massive relief, though a bit intimidating to think my body is managing on its own again. I’m aiming to lose another 70 pounds, so I’m past the halfway mark. To anyone else battling type 2, stay strong; you can do it.
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That’s incredible! I keep telling my father he could achieve this, but he prefers just adding more prescriptions. What you’ve accomplished takes serious dedication!
Physical activity also helps ‘use up’ extra glucose in the blood. That’s why combining diet and exercise is so crucial for reversal.
Well done! Transitioning from DKA to a normal state is truly remarkable. Do you remember what your glucose levels were when you first went to the hospital?
Way to go! My father is in the same boat. He dropped the weight and is still doing great five years later. He only has to test his levels about once a week now. He’s still on a low dose of metformin, but he’s doing so much better. Keep it up; your health is worth it.
I’m genuinely happy for you. Reading your story and the follow-up comments actually made me a bit teary-eyed. Fantastic job, keep going!
That’s amazing, congratulations! My mom has type 2 diabetes and really needs to lose some weight. I’d love to know what kind of diet you follow? She doesn’t eat very healthy, so I’m trying to convince her to start, maybe even using something like SugarDefend to help her stay on track. Any tips?
Congrats!!! My blood pressure is finally in a healthy range since I lost weight. Such a great non-scale victory.
Congrats! I got my diagnosis a month ago and it was a total shock to my system. I’ve already dropped nearly 15 pounds by cutting out soda and sticking to a natural, Keto-style diet. I hope to join you in that 60-80lb loss range in a few months!