M/32 - On October 9th my GP called me to attend an urgent appointment at his office after getting back blood test results. After 5 months of excruciating pain, being treated with physio for arthritis, and experiencing no relief, a blood test revealed I was type 2 with an A1C at 14, kidney damage, muted touch to 65% of my body and other sever peripheral neuropathic symptoms. As well as high blood pressure. I avoided doctors for a long time because I knew I was damaging myself and scared to face it. My failure to have courage is something I’ll be reminded of every single day with my neuropathy that seems to be here to stay.
I was prescribed 1000 mg Janumet 2x a day, lyrica, and perindopril After working extremely hard, overhauling my entire lifestyle, and making sustainable changes to my food intake, daily activity, and mental health, my A1C is 5.0, I’m officially 96 pounds down. From 375 pounds to 279. Exercising 5 days a week, eating clean, and feeling amazing. Today I was given The news that I am exactly 10 pounds and roughly 2 months away from being off the type 2 meds all together.
I’m so happy I could/will ugly cry. This is still just the beginning of my journey, and sustaining everything I’ve worked so hard for to this point won’t be easy over the course of what I hope is a long lifetime.
But if you’re newly diagnosed and feeling overwhelmed and scared, like I was. Take comfort in the fact that it can be done safely, and that all the motivation you need to accomplish it is already within you. Start slow and build momentum, layer your progress carefully, and be kind to yourself.
More than happy to share my changes and tactics via DM for anyone interested.
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