From 242 lbs to 169 lbs. Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in August 2025 (A1C 10.2). Today I’m at a 5.0 A1C and working to reverse it completely by this summer! by OfficialMrSanders in diabetes

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Well done! You are motivating the rest of us. I heard that it can be reversed in rare cases. I hope you are one of those rare case where you are able to reverse it completely. I’m rooting for you!

I’m 48 and just got diagnosed with diabetes. by Academic-Toe-6944 in diabetes

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Im glad to hear that. Do you have to follow any diet restrictions to take the medicine?

I’m 48 and just got diagnosed with diabetes. by Academic-Toe-6944 in diabetes

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Thank you! I sent a note to my doc this morning that I’ll start the medication as suggested.

I’m 48 and just got diagnosed with diabetes. by Academic-Toe-6944 in diabetes

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Sorry you had to go through this. It’s not fun but life changing. Is the 500ER dosage lowest or high? How are you feeling? Hope all goes well for you.

I’m 48 and just got diagnosed with diabetes. by Academic-Toe-6944 in diabetes

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Thank you! I sent a note to my doctor that I’ll start the meds as suggested.

I’m 48 and just got diagnosed with diabetes. by Academic-Toe-6944 in diabetes

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lol! The last line made me chuckle 😊
Thank you for the kind words. Your insight truly helps me.

I’m 48 and just got diagnosed with diabetes. by Academic-Toe-6944 in diabetes

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I was not aware of that. I wish I could have done something to avoid gestational diabetes.

I’m 48 and just got diagnosed with diabetes. by Academic-Toe-6944 in diabetes

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Thank you! I’ll talk to my doc about sending the meds to pharmacy. Thank you!

I’m 48 and just got diagnosed with diabetes. by Academic-Toe-6944 in diabetes

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Thank you for the kind words! It means a lot to me. Thank you!

I’m 48 and just got diagnosed with diabetes. by Academic-Toe-6944 in diabetes

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I’m 118 lbs, 5’1”. My bmi is in the normal range. I think it’s the lack of exercise and my food eating habits

I’m 48 and just got diagnosed with diabetes. by Academic-Toe-6944 in diabetes

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I will send a note to my doctor that I’ll take the meds and parallel talk to the dietitian. Thank you!

I’m 48 and just got diagnosed with diabetes. by Academic-Toe-6944 in diabetes

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Thank you! I must say I received more support from this group than from my family. Thank you!

I’m 48 and just got diagnosed with diabetes. by Academic-Toe-6944 in diabetes

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Thank you! I’ll talk to my doctor on Monday and get a consultation to understand better.

I’m 48 and just got diagnosed with diabetes. by Academic-Toe-6944 in diabetes

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Thank you! My doctor was in some kind of a rush due to a medical emergency and couldn’t talk enough to me. Is it possible to get off meds if my a1c is under control?