StrawberryStar

I am a newly diagnosed type II diabetic. Apparently my blood sugar is very well controlled, I had a great A1C. I do not test my blood sugar, I guess my doctor thinks it isn't necessary, I am just trying to control with diet and lose weight, plus I take Metformin. My doctor says if I lose a little weight that may make it "go away."

First is that possible, for diabetes to go away? Apparently I am just barely diabetic.

Also do I need a medical alert bracelet?

Thanks for your help!

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Monarch

From what I know it doesn't just go away. Once you have it, you have it. Some doctors claim Weight Loss Surgery cures it but I dont even think that is true. Losing weight is definatley good anyway. The more controlled the diabetes the less likely for long term damage from high sugars.

I am also diabetic and I dont wear a bracelet. I've considered getting one but I am not on any meds so I thought it was more for that. I dont know. Hopefully someone else can answer that for both of us lol!

Good luck!

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PCOS Dx 2003
Diabetes Type 2 Dx 2007
Trying to get healthy in 2008
Start:207lbs
Current:160lbs
Goal:150lbs
Total loss:47lbs
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10 pounds to goal! I never thought I could do this!!!!

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StrawberryStar

Thank you Monarch!

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SweetCyster

My doctor told me that once you have it, it doesn't go away, but you can put it into remission via weight loss and diet control.

Apparantly, I am also just barely diabetic. After my initial diagnosis, I got serious about my health and lost 40 pounds (unfortunatly, I still have about 50 to go). My diabetes has been in remission ever since.

I also do not wear a bracelet. I kind of assume that is for people who need insulin and/or medication (other than Met).

Best of luck to you!

flyfisher

I wear a medical alert bracelet and have since I was dx. When I was first dx, I was controlled with diet and exercise. My A1C kept climbing, so I was sent to see and endo. He put me on met, then added byetta and then levemir. I wear a bracelet that says I am type 2, what I am allergic to and an emergency phone number to call. its good to wear one in case you pass out people will know what to do to help you.

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DX 1994-told to lose weight by GYN,Suffered 12 years before seeking treatments: REDX 2006 by a family doc sent to endo July 31, 2006 and glad I went; Byetta, 2000mg Metformin, fish oil, 1000mg calcium, Vytorin, baby aspirin. Type 2 diabetic and high cholesterol dx March 05, psoriasis dx 1992.
Married 19 yrs 2 kids: girl 18 yrs old and boy 16 yrs old.

Monarch

Thats a good point. I didnt think of that. I've had problems with REALLY low blood sugar(37 was my lowest) and I could pass out. I should get a bracelet....piece of mind.

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Diabetes Type 2 Dx 2007
Trying to get healthy in 2008
Start:207lbs
Current:160lbs
Goal:150lbs
Total loss:47lbs
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10 pounds to goal! I never thought I could do this!!!!

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StrawberryStar

Thank you so much for the replies ladies!

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