travelinsnorkel 0 Posted August 29, 2008 So, I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes about a year ago which I have just recently needed to treat with meds. I am taking Glucophage now. How many of you are completely off meds? Or have had them reduced? I have been really worried about my glucose levels recently and I am looking forward to changing that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynners 0 Posted August 29, 2008 I was taking glucophage before I had surgery on 8/28/06. I have not had to take them since. My last a1c was 5.1. My diabetes is pretty much a non-issue. I still check my glucose levels once or twice a week, and my doctor checks my a1c every 6 months but I haven't taken a glucophage since the day of my surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinipete 0 Posted August 29, 2008 Lynne...what a huge relief that must be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
travelinsnorkel 0 Posted August 29, 2008 That's awesome! I hope to be in the same boat soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michee 2 Posted August 30, 2008 Yep, I am another statistic When I was banded a year ago I was taking metformin for type 2 diabetes and lipitor for cholesterol. Happy to report that I am no longer considered diabetic, and my cholesterol is waaayy down. I have been off all meds since April. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
travelinsnorkel 0 Posted August 30, 2008 I'm on the diabetes meds plus lipitor plus blood pressure meds plus etc....I don't want to be dependent on these meds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KathrynH 0 Posted August 30, 2008 I was banded 7-28 (1 month ago). Last week I had my labs done and my A1C went UP from 6.5 to 6.8. My cholestrol was a mess, too, since 6 months ago. Terrible lab results! Doctor says he has never seen anyone loose 17 lbs and lab results get worse!!! We'll worry about it at the next 6 month check up and blame it on the surgery for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
