"Cure" for diabetes?

[Deedle Dee 0]

Hi, Everyone! This is my first post and I am wondering how many of you have "cured" your diabetes since having the sleeve. How long did it take?

[clk 3,519]

If you haven't yet, see here:

Does VSG Cure Diabetes?

I'm a type 2 that developed gestational diabetes in 2007 that stayed after the pregnancy. I wasn't very advanced yet, and was on 500 mg of Metformin twice daily. My fasting blood sugar was never below 130 and was most often in the 160s, even on a very low carb diet.

I'm 3 months out now and off all diabetes meds. My postprandial numbers are high normal and my fasting blood sugar is usually in the 90s, though sometimes it's a bit higher. I noticed an immediate change in my blood sugars. I did need insulin several times within 48 hours of surgery, but I have not taken a single pill to control my blood sugar since the day before surgery.

I'm sure as I continue to lose weight, I'll continue to see an improvement. I will say that I am still incredibly sensitive to carbohydrates and if I eat a few bites of rice or Pasta it does make my blood sugar rise.

~Cheri

[Deedle Dee 0]

If you haven't yet, see here:

Does VSG Cure Diabetes?

I'm a type 2 that developed gestational diabetes in 2007 that stayed after the pregnancy. I wasn't very advanced yet, and was on 500 mg of Metformin twice daily. My fasting blood sugar was never below 130 and was most often in the 160s, even on a very low carb diet.

I'm 3 months out now and off all diabetes meds. My postprandial numbers are high normal and my fasting blood sugar is usually in the 90s, though sometimes it's a bit higher. I noticed an immediate change in my blood sugars. I did need insulin several times within 48 hours of surgery, but I have not taken a single pill to control my blood sugar since the day before surgery.

I'm sure as I continue to lose weight, I'll continue to see an improvement. I will say that I am still incredibly sensitive to carbohydrates and if I eat a few bites of rice or Pasta it does make my blood sugar rise.

~Cheri

[Deedle Dee 0]

Thank you Cheri! I am so site challenged, it will take me awhile to get the hang of posting and replying. Just know that I'm working on it!