Medical people or Type 2 Diabetics, come in

[orangeblossom]

I don't know the stats, but I know many people who've made lifestyle changes and were either able to stave off medication or only have to be on metformin or another oral drug and not go onto to needing insulin or becoming diabetic.

Good luck to you if this is you. I'm trying to get off of the pre-train myself.

[starlily]

Sept 30, 2014 20:04:36 GMT -5 @majorwife said:

i had GD with LB. after her i was fine. i then, 3 years later, had GD with YD and it never went away. i am a type two and i know if i lose weight i can get off meds which have super sucky side effects.

my OB suspected i might have been pre-d before i got pregnant the first time b/c i had the second highest numbers in the entire practice when i failed the glucose test. but i didnt test it for the 3 years between kids.

This is almost similar to me. I was pre-d before pregnancy #1. Had GD both times. Got tested again after DD2, but was fortunately within the normal range.

Type 2 runs deep in my family, on c both sides, so I'm actively trying to lose weight, count carbs, and exercise more.

ETA: I actually weigh about 20lbs more now than when I was diagnosed with pre-d, but eat healthier and exercise more.

[WOT?*]

I was pre-D for about three years. I had pancreatitis about eleven years ago and my gall bladder removed, which was a motivating factor in the development of the diabetes. Diet and exercise and hydration keeps my numbers low.

[liveintheville]

I had gestational diabetes with both pregnancies so they've been watching me ever since. I was dx type 2 this year and was put on meds for 3 months. I got my a1c down low enough and did some diet and weight changes that I was taken off meds and am now pre diabetic again if that makes sense.

[lys]

What is your family history for diabetes?
My father was diabetic (now deceased) and I have 2 sisters who are diabetic. I am pre diabetic and have been for about 8 years, no sign of either with my brother. With diet and lots of cardio exercise I have been able (so far) to not move forward to actual diabetes.

[LoveTrains]

I have not been given a pre-diabetes or anything like that but I am very scared of developing diabetes. I am obese, and my father has been pre-diabetic for years and his mother (my grandmother) had type II.

It is what has been motivating me to keep up with my 2x/week personal training.

[starlily]

Oct 1, 2014 20:35:34 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

I have not been given a pre-diabetes or anything like that but I am very scared of developing diabetes. I am obese, and my father has been pre-diabetic for years and his mother (my grandmother) had type II.

It is what has been motivating me to keep up with my 2x/week personal training.

Yep. Adding to my fear of falling into the family history pattern is the fact my mom has dementia and there's been some recent studies linking dementia to sustained high blood sugar levels. Scary stuff.