When I discovered I had diabetes in November 2004, I was shocked, then I denied the diagnosis - really hoping it was a mistake. But it wasn't.
For the next 3 to 6 months, it seemed like things just started to get worse since I heard my doctor said, "you're diabetic." My A1c was higher on subsequent visits because my diet and exercise "experiment" was not working - so it seemed.
My doctor got rather aggressive and put me on metformin (1000mg twice daily). My glucose readings started to get lower, but I was down as well with the nausea and diarrhea (side effects) of the drug.
I looked at all that was happening in my life: my son featured on Fox 5 television for his musical talent, another son becoming a national scholar - my three children just making their parents proud and then I decided: "I'm not ready to die now - I've got to fight this thing off."
It's a long story about this anti-diabetes diet and lifestyle that I discovered. But today, my A1c is 5.3% and I have not taken any medication since December 2006. Not only has my blood sugar level been normalized, but my total cholesterol hovers around 139 to 147 mg/dL. I have not felt so great in years. Developing diabetes has been a "blessing" in disguise for me.
We give ALL the Glory to you Lord Jesus.
Hi Paulloft,
Congrats on getting your blood levels down. It can be a shock when the doctor tells you that you have diabetes and the only way to counter that shock is to face it head on. While diabetes can be controlled, it's been said that no one is ever cured. Once you've been diagnosed diabetic, you are either in control or you aren't. David Mendosa, a resident expert here at Health Central has written many articles about the subject. There is one here specifically about supplements. He also wrote an article called "Curing Diabetes" where he states that diabetes can not be cured. Only controlled. You can read the full article here.
While online information is no substitute for a doctors advice, the knowledge people find in online sites does help them ask all the right questions when it's time to talk to their doctor. Asking those questions gives the patient a better handle on managing their care.
Good luck Paulloft, and stay in touch. Let us know how you are doing!
Vicki M