Hello,

My name is Sharika and I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 almost 2 weeks ago. I am about 100 pounds over-weight (actually about 92 pounds now) and have a family disposition to Type 2. I take Metformin and Januvia. I am exercising every day and am starting to adjust to the counting carb choices.

Anyway, I live in Jacksonville, FL with my husband and two children. I am currently a stay-at-home mom. I look forward to getting to know you all.

Sharika

Sorry to hear that you have come into the "Diabetic Forum" with a disease that is spreading like wildfire. BUT, good news is here - you now have a chance to get it under control with the way CK works. I encourage you to do all the programs and suggestions found on the Today page and set goals. I worked this program off and on for 2 years, before I actually got down to brass tacks and did EVERYTHING they suggest - and it's WORKING.

Join us in the forums and challenges that you find in the forums - we are quite a diverse community and everyone is willing to make friends and tell their stories, and ups and downs. Welcome! to the Losing Game Kel

Thanks for the welcome, Kel. I really like the way CK works and am glad that a friend suggested it. I'll check out the other forums and maybe see about joining a challenge.

~ Sharika

Welcome Sharika! Kel is correct...CK has been helpful to me...once I got down to working the program! Gee...who woulda thought that!!

I've had type 2 for almost 10 years, and kept it under control with diet and exercise alone until recently, and started metformin a few weeks ago...I guess almost a month ago. One thing I recently learned is that no matter how good I keep my blood sugars in control, the disease will continue on ...if not on meds, one will eventually be on meds, if not on insulin, one will eventually be on insulin, no nerve damage now, eventually will have some, etc.! However, by keeping my blood sugars well controlled, I can delay the progression of the disease! I was really 'beating' myself up when I learned I had to start taking meds until I went to the diabetes specialist who told me that going almost 10 years with diet and exercise alone was a success and to not be mad at myself as the disease will progress...but I can delay it! So, my goal now is for another 10 years to pass before I have to go on insulin...actually, I'm hoping for a lot longer!...like never, but that could be unrealistic.

CK is working for me, but I am a slow loser, and have arthritis which interfers with some with exercising ...well, it can interfer alot , but I'm in a good spell at the moment, so am downplaying the negatives!

Anyhow, welcome!


Vicki B.

"Please God, help me find those who seek the truth, and save me from those that know it."

CKSW: 195
CKCW: 189.5
CKGW: 145
HW: 218 (1999)

Hi Vicki!

Thanks so much for the welcome! I think that's great that you were able to control your diabetes with diet and exercise alone for so long.

When I first saw my doctor she had a lot of blood work done. That was the day that I got off my butt and started walking on my treadmill again. A week later my lab results were in and I found out I had diabetes. She immediately put me on Januvia and Metformin. I have since been walking almost every day and using CK religiously. For a long time I had trouble losing weight. Thankfully not this time.

Well it's that time... having to check my blood sugar.

~ Sharika

You're welcome, Sharika! And please accept my apologies for not getting back to you sooner...I tend to forget to check the group site and just stay with the forums!

I relate to the diagnosis being a motivator. When i was first diagnosed, I lost 30 pounds the first year by walking and counting calories. Then i stalled out for about a year, then started the gain 10, lose 10, arthritis issues, knee surgeries. ..you get the picture. My partner was diagnosed about 2 months ago...and my numbers started to rise slightly about 6 months ago. ..then I started on meds..whew! What a year!

But, my arthritis is better and am able to ride my bike again YIPPEE and am able to walk better YIPPEE and that makes me a happy camper!

If only I didn't have to eat, weight loss would be a cinch!

Vicki B.

"Please God, help me find those who seek the truth, and save me from those that know it."

CKSW: 195
CKCW: 187
CKGW: 145
HW: 218 (1999)

Hi Vicki - I was diagnosed on Friday with Diabeties. I am taking a class on Dec. 16 but is there somewhere that I can go to in the meantime, to find a menu plan?

I was given 3 months to try to exercise and lose weight to see what happens. I WILL do this but would like to know what I can eat. I am scared and confused right now and need all the help I can get until I go to class.

You really inspired me when you said you managed it for over 10 years with exercise and diet. No medication during that time?

Looking forward to your wise words.
Pat