mendymayhem 52 Posted December 3, 2012 I'm just about six weeks out. And my number one goal has been met! Today I had a blood sugar reading of 82! 82! I'm so happy. I'm a diabetic. A flaming diabetic. Before surgery I injected insulin four times a day, every day. My blood sugar was averaging 250 or so. A1c was 10.8. I felt so hopeless against this disease that at one time I was able to control. I feared the future. And the thought of not being here for my husband, children, and precious grandchildren tore me up.Well I have not taken any insulin since I got home from the hospital. None. And my readings have been so good. And then tonight my sugar was 82. Dang. I'm stunned.It's been 18 months since I've been any where near 100. Good health was my number one priority. I've only lost 24 pounds and nothing in the past several weeks. But that's ok. It will come off. But boy I feel good. My diabetes is well under control. I can't believe how emotional I am over this. Happy tears. H He 3 SML1997, suepeeps and gmanbat reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronda 6 Posted December 3, 2012 that is awesome!! keep it up!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frza 194 Posted December 3, 2012 Congrats, that is excellent news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRB829 47 Posted December 3, 2012 Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am Diabetic also, I had surgery 3 months ago and I don't have to take insulin any more. I used to take 9 shots a day and it is a true blessing! Keep up the good work:) 1 gmanbat reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoCo41 54 Posted December 3, 2012 Ditto, was diagnosed last year right after labor day weekend. Was on insulin and then metaformin now nothing. I actually did a sugar reading just a minute ago 87, I remember just a month ago having to take the metaformin and then having to take a shot because my sugar was never below 150. I know it's because I just didn't care and the feel that food gave me was more important than my health. Not anymore, i am taking my heath by the balls and I am running with it! 1 gmanbat reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allnewme 262 Posted December 3, 2012 That is so awesome! That is one of my goals, to get off all diabetes meds. I am 4 months out today an still on Metformin. Had my labs drawn last week and waiting to hear back on my a1c. I know it won't be perfect yet but it will get there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debbie0406 59 Posted December 4, 2012 That is fantastic news! This should be called the miracle sleeve. Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TakeCareGirl 161 Posted December 4, 2012 Coming from a fellow Type 2 diabetic - WAY TO GO! It is an amazing feeling to get those below 100 readings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SML1997 308 Posted December 5, 2012 Now this is what its all about! Congrats! So happy for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites