Great News

Saw my PCP this afternoon and he took me off my last blood pressure pill -- yea, yea, yea!!! I have to go back in two weeks to make sure the pressure stays normal. Today it was 120/80. Also, I only need to test my blood sugar twice a week now. Once in a.m. fasting, and once two hours after a meal. My morning readings have been absolutely right on. I asked him about taking diabetes off my diagnosis, but he says it will have to say "diet controlled diabetes"......pooie on him!

I had also lost 3 lbs. since I saw him four weeks ago. He is thrilled with my wt. loss.

Just had to share the good news! I am on cloud nine.

Pat

Absolutely FANTASTIC news, Pat! Hooray for you........  That's real progress.... Hugs, Kathi

Pat, Oh, that's fantastic!  I love stories like this.  Just wish I could get my PCP to stop my Lipitor (cholesterol meds), but he's being stubborn about it even though my cholesterol and triglycerides are normal now. What a blessing not to have to test your blood sugar every day.  I hate those finger-sticks, even with the ultra-sharp tester thingie. And good job on the weight loss.  I sure could go for a 3-lb loss right about now. Jean

Thanks Jean,
Yes, my PCP has been a bit hesitant to take me off meds, but I just keep after him....so far so good!

That's great news, Pat.

Pat...I am just thrilled for you!!  Congrats....another barrier gone!! FYI my diabetes is completely gone. This is a goos diabetic diet anyway. Protein, veggies and fruit. Limited carbs. Girl you are good to go!!! Hugs......connie d

Congrats Pat!  Getting off of a med is like giving yourself a raise.    "Diet controlled" is something to be proud of.  It means you have taken charge and that darn dibetes is not going to control you...You control it.

AND  Pat - that is very good news. Yup, cloud nine is where you belong. Annette

that is wonderful news!!!!! clouds are fun aren;t they??!!!!

Pat that is great news for you!!! I am sooo happy for you. You are doing just fantastic girl.  My diabetes is the same as yours. Some say their diabetes is gone but I am with the doctor. I always say that mine is under control with diet and exercise. I just have always thought that it doesn't go away but it remains under control.  Keep up the great work!! I too would like to have your 3 pound loss right about now. I have to lose .2 pounds by tomorrow to meet my goal of onderland. I have come to the realization that if I do not make it I will get there when I am ready for it. I don't like it but what can I do? Obviously my body has a different goal than I do. haha I am sending special new hugs and love!