That's right, after LOWERING my dosage of metformin (generic glucophage) six months ago; my HbA1C went DOWN to 5.5 from 5.8. Yes, I brought my average blood sugars DOWN by reducing my medication and increasing my cardio and strength training. It's only a decrease of about 8 mg/dl but that's an average over 24/7. AND I went from 2000 mg metformin to 1500 mg. I know "they" say it can and should work that way, but I'm the first to admit I didn't believe it. (Or that was my excuse for not trying harder).
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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.
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11-10-2009 12:44 AM EST by Kim Doty
Categories: Type 2 Oral Meds Fitness
Tags: exercise glucophage HbA1c Metformin
Views: 148
Categories: Type 2 Oral Meds Fitness
Tags: exercise glucophage HbA1c Metformin
Views: 148
That's right, after LOWERING my dosage of metformin (generic glucophage) six months ago; my HbA1C went DOWN to 5.5 from 5.8. Yes, I brought my average blood sugars DOWN by reducing my medication and increasing my cardio and strength training. It's only a decrease of about 8 mg/dl but that's an average over 24/7. AND I went from 2000 mg metformin to 1500 mg. I know "they" say it can and should work that way, but I'm the first to admit I didn't believe it. (Or that was my excuse for not trying harder).
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06-09-2009 9:17 AM EDT by Kim Doty
Categories: Type 2 Fitness Real Life
Tags: 10K competition exercise
Views: 1330
Categories: Type 2 Fitness Real Life
Tags: 10K competition exercise
Views: 1330
"Exercise is key to lifetime management of type 2 diabetes". How many times have we heard that or a variation of that statement? dLife even has a whole section devoted to the topic.
I started picking up the exercise habit last summer, when I was laid off by my employer. But I tried to get the habit for many years prior to that event. If I only had exercised for all the months that I paid for gym memberships, I might not be writing first hand about type 2 diabetes!
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06-03-2009 2:23 PM EDT by Kim Doty
Categories: Type 2 Oral Meds Food Fitness Real Life
Tags: abdominal fat Diet and exercise weight loss
Views: 685
Categories: Type 2 Oral Meds Food Fitness Real Life
Tags: abdominal fat Diet and exercise weight loss
Views: 685
I missed reporting last week. I'm happy to say that my weight has stayed the same and my fasting sugars are edging below 110. I'm sad to say I am continuing to struggle with good food choices, and losing the battle too often.
One of the things I was happiest about with the week 2 challenge information was the article on healthy food substitutions. I almost didn't click on the link. How many times have we read articles about this that say inane things like "Swap water for one of your colas every day to lose 15 lbs in one year!". As if anyone watching their weight, or with diabetes, is still drinking sugared soda and doesn't know it's a poor choice!
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05-21-2009 12:13 AM EDT by Kim Doty
Categories: Type 2 Food Emotions Fitness
Tags: abdominal fat Diet and exercise Fitness weight loss
Views: 722
Categories: Type 2 Food Emotions Fitness
Tags: abdominal fat Diet and exercise Fitness weight loss
Views: 722
A day late, and not a dollar, but a pound short; I'm here reporting in on my first week on the dLife Tummy Trim Challenge. I didn't lose anything in week 1. On the positive side, I didn't gain either.
I logged some of my food. To be exact, 2 whole days and several partial days. As my fellow blogger, Michelle Kowalski, also admitted this week; I am accepting the fact that I have a dysfunctional relationship with food. In other words, I eat for reasons other than fueling my body. Because of this, logging my food both works well to help me reach my goals, and is incredibly hard to do.
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05-12-2009 2:14 PM EDT by Kim Doty
Categories: Type 2 Food Complications Real Life
Tags: abdominal fat Diet and exercise visceral fat weight loss
Views: 816
Categories: Type 2 Food Complications Real Life
Tags: abdominal fat Diet and exercise visceral fat weight loss
Views: 816
A month ago, dLife sent out an invitation to join their new Tummy Trim Challenge. It's a six week program to trim an inch off your waist. This is important because abdominal, or visceral, fat increases your risk of heart disease and other diabetes complications. I thought it was perfect for me -- a great way to get re-motivated on my weight loss journey.
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George Simmons
George Simmons is a father and husband living with type 1 diabetes. A self proclaimed "born again diabetic," George began blogging as a way to meet other people living with diabetes and learn more about managing his disease. (Read More)
George Simmons is a father and husband living with type 1 diabetes. A self proclaimed "born again diabetic," George began blogging as a way to meet other people living with diabetes and learn more about managing his disease. (Read More)Kim Doty
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.
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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.
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