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Very powerful piece of writing Nicole. I just wish you didn't have reason to write it.
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July 6th, 2008
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Kim Doty
The diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes in March of 2003, did not come as a complete surprise to Kim Doty. As an older, overweight Mom with a strong family history of Type 2 Diabetes she knew she was at risk.
When her son was born a few months later the condition seemed to disappear. The excitement and activity of early motherhood (as well as strong inner traits of denial and procrastination) kept her from addressing her key risk factors, and 18 months later a follow-up A1C led to her diagnosis of Type 2.
Kim quickly educated herself on her condition, including Tivo’ing the dLife TV series and finding the dlife.com website, as well as the rest of the online community. These steps empowered her with education and confidence which led to a new endocrinologist and a switch from insulin to oral medication treatment.
Another pregnancy late in 2006 put her back on insulin. Once again the birth of the baby eliminated the need for insulin and she returned to a Metformin regime. Kim is a computer systems administrator for a major food manufacturer and lives in Colorado with her husband, Steve, and their children. She currently battles the bulge and tries to develop an exercise habit to better manage her blood sugars.
The diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes in March of 2003, did not come as a complete surprise to Kim Doty. As an older, overweight Mom with a strong family history of Type 2 Diabetes she knew she was at risk.
When her son was born a few months later the condition seemed to disappear. The excitement and activity of early motherhood (as well as strong inner traits of denial and procrastination) kept her from addressing her key risk factors, and 18 months later a follow-up A1C led to her diagnosis of Type 2.
Kim quickly educated herself on her condition, including Tivo’ing the dLife TV series and finding the dlife.com website, as well as the rest of the online community. These steps empowered her with education and confidence which led to a new endocrinologist and a switch from insulin to oral medication treatment.
Another pregnancy late in 2006 put her back on insulin. Once again the birth of the baby eliminated the need for insulin and she returned to a Metformin regime. Kim is a computer systems administrator for a major food manufacturer and lives in Colorado with her husband, Steve, and their children. She currently battles the bulge and tries to develop an exercise habit to better manage her blood sugars.
On Post: Quit Today!
On April 2nd, 2008 at 1:29 EDT Kim Doty said:
I quit Jan 7, 2006 and I'm still trying to get the weight thing under control. I didn't gain when I quit, this is weight that's been around for years. You ROCK George!
On Post: Type 2.41 Diabetes
On April 1st, 2008 at 3:14 EDT Kim Doty said:
It is a business, you can't really expect them to use "THE" finger and try to sell candy to children!
On Post: Type 2.41 Diabetes
On April 1st, 2008 at 12:46 EDT Kim Doty said:
I just hope you both got a laugh! Along with the subtext "moral" about not stereotyping, of course.
On Post: Eating Conciously
On April 1st, 2008 at 11:51 EDT Kim Doty said:
Thanks for letting us follow you on this journey. I am watching the shows, but haven't started any of the behavioral changes yet. Have you tried the tapping in a real life emotional eating situation yet?
On Post: New Insurance
On April 1st, 2008 at 11:49 EDT Kim Doty said:
Good luck, I hate dealing with insurance too. I think they don't worry about avoiding complications because they assume you'll be on some other insurance by then plus it doesn't affect THIS quarter's profits like paying for test strips does. The business short-sightedness inflicted by the stock market.
On Post: My Lowest A1c Ever
On March 24th, 2008 at 3:12 EDT Kim Doty said:
Congratulations! That's awesome.
On Post: Monday Tidbits
On March 24th, 2008 at 3:08 EDT Kim Doty said:
I'm pretty bummed about how Easter has turned into a spring-time Halloween too. What happened to flowers and leg o'lamb?
I look forward to reading about your diagnosis. Sounds pregnancy-related like mine too!
On Post: Cold turkey is for the birds
On March 24th, 2008 at 3:03 EDT Kim Doty said:
If it happens again, try calling your pharmacy. Mine will give me a few days met to tide me over while they call the doc's office and get the official prescription. They're really great that way.
Thanks for leading by not-example for me! I surely don't envy you the metformin party.
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Thanks so much everyone! There's some great thoughts and suggestions here. I'll keep you posted. To answer some questions - I'm in Colorado and my A1C is running 5.5 - 5.8 on the metformin.