kevinpa
05-02-2006, 08:56 AM
I am new to this board but not to LC living. About a year ago, in the middle of some huge health issues I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Not knowing where to turn I turned to the internet and through information gathered I carved out my own LC plan customized just to me and my needs. A couple of my heroes were the DRS Eadan and their cooking series on PBS Low-Carb Cookworx. I used to watch their show almost daily at 3:30am as I pounded out my exercises. I guess even though I do not follow PP to the letter it is most definitely part of the foundation that has lead me to here and where I am at healthwise.
One year latter, I am down 75 lbs, my blood glucose #'s have gone from a high reading of 500 to the normal readings I enjoy now. I control my diabetes with diet and exercise and I no longer need to take the metformin medication that I once did. My overall health is excellent and I owe it all to a LC way of life.
But as most of you all know this is not a temporary thing....it is a life long commitment. And to that end, I offer the reasoning that I am here, I hope we can learn from each other and share what we have learned on our seperate paths taken to this point and each of us walking away armed with a little more information, knowledge and experience. If there is ever anything I can help you with.....Please don't hesitate ....feel free to ask.
I hope to make some new friends here. I do know one of your moderators already as our LC paths have crossed already.....So ....Hi SherryJ :p I decided to stop by.
One year latter, I am down 75 lbs, my blood glucose #'s have gone from a high reading of 500 to the normal readings I enjoy now. I control my diabetes with diet and exercise and I no longer need to take the metformin medication that I once did. My overall health is excellent and I owe it all to a LC way of life.
But as most of you all know this is not a temporary thing....it is a life long commitment. And to that end, I offer the reasoning that I am here, I hope we can learn from each other and share what we have learned on our seperate paths taken to this point and each of us walking away armed with a little more information, knowledge and experience. If there is ever anything I can help you with.....Please don't hesitate ....feel free to ask.
I hope to make some new friends here. I do know one of your moderators already as our LC paths have crossed already.....So ....Hi SherryJ :p I decided to stop by.