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Lavender replied to the topic A1c Result in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 1 week, 1 day ago

Well it’s official as of yesterday I was taken of my medication with an A1c of 5.1 as I have said in previouse posts I have lost 40 KG’S and the healthiest I have ever been so my doctor tells me- My cholesterol is […]

Lavender replied to the topic A1c Result in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 2 months ago

Fantastic News for you Red!.. Congrats!

Lavender replied to the topic A1c Result in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 2 months, 1 week ago

I had to explain to family and friends that Type 2 is progressive as they thought that maybe it would go away David- Education is so important not only for the person that has it but for those around us that love […]

Lavender replied to the topic A1c Result in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 2 months, 1 week ago

Red.. I feel for those like yourself that have so much trouble- I guess I am one of the lucky once for now- Who knows what will happen in the future for me as you said diabetes progresses. But I am staying […]

Lavender replied to the topic A1c Result in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 2 months, 1 week ago

I went back to my own doctor on Tuesday and he has decreased my medication for the next 3 months to see how I go- so good news for me- In 3 months if my A1c is still good I will come off my medication- so please […]

Lavender replied to the topic A1c Result in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I have only had 4 hypo’s in the whole time. But that worries me as I get a little dizzy when I am low- So I am heading back to my doctor tomorrow as my own doctor had over booked and I seen another one and he told […]

Lavender replied to the topic A1c Result in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Thanks Lily, Yes the hard work paid of.. so now to keep it there

Lavender started the topic A1c Result in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I went back for my A1c result today and I am so happy I could bust.. I thought I would share with you all, my result was a 5!! Yes! Yes! Yes!

Lavender replied to the topic Protein Shake Question in the forum Food, weight and exercise management 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Thanks everyone for your replies….

Lavender replied to the topic Report from the battle zone in the forum General Discussion – any topic you like! 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Brett, Thanks for letting us know how you went.. Way to go!

Lavender replied to the topic Protein Shake Question in the forum Food, weight and exercise management 3 months ago

Thanks David I would like to use it as a meal replacement. I will ask my doctor on my next visit.. again thanks…

Lavender started the topic Protein Shake Question in the forum Food, weight and exercise management 3 months, 1 week ago

Hi Everyone,
I am just wondering if protein shakes are OK to drink with Type 2 Diabetes? And if anyone has any ideas as to which one? Thanks so much..

Lavender replied to the topic Reached 2 goals today! …. in the forum Food, weight and exercise management 3 months, 1 week ago

Congrats Red!

Lavender replied to the topic When Is The Best Time to Exercise? in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thanks Helen- will let you know…

Lavender started the topic When Is The Best Time to Exercise? in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hi everyone,
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year with your family and friends.
I have been walking every day of late from anything from 20 mins up to an hr a day (depending on the weather it’s been […]

Lavender replied to the topic Hi, Brett and new just checking in in the forum Welcome and Introductions! 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hi Brett- Welcome- Everyone is so lovely here and remember your not alone…

Cheers

Lavender replied to the topic Blood glucose checks for people with type 2 not on insulin in the forum General Discussion – any topic you like! 3 months, 4 weeks ago

I normally check up to 4-6 times a day but the DE has told me to go down to twice a day but I like to know where I am at. I’m so worried I’m going to have a huge high that I check before and after ever meal… […]

Lavender replied to the topic Of to the Diabetic Educator tomorrow in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 4 months ago

Hi David, Sorry I haven’t got back to you sooner, It’s that time of year

I think why I was so nerves was because I am very hard on myself and always have been and sometimes I expect others to be hard on me […]

Lavender replied to the topic Of to the Diabetic Educator tomorrow in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 4 months, 1 week ago

Thanks Red,

I have lost 32kg’s as well so that’s got to help… I am thinking positive and will let you know how the appointment goes…I hope all goes well with the trial for you….

Lavender

Lavender started the topic Of to the Diabetic Educator tomorrow in the forum Diabetes Wellbeing and Mental Health 4 months, 1 week ago

Of to the Diabetic Educator tomorrow- With the hope of going down in medication- Am I nervous? maybe just a little.. I have done everything I can to bring my numbers down and I am between the 4′s and the 5′s which […]