Remember those ten pounds I talked about three months ago that transformed into my wake-up call? The pounds that caused my A1C (a 3-6 month average of blood sugar levels) to elevate high enough that my doctor put me on diabetic medication. I was horrified, since I’d been controlling my Type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise for the past twenty years.

That day I decreased my portions and increased my walking to roughly 10,000 steps a day, about 4 miles for me. My beagle-wippet, Beau, loved all our walks together! Me, too.

Three months later, I requested another A1C test, after losing fifteen pounds. My doctor called the day after to tell me my A1C was the lowest she’s ever seen for me. Discontinue the glucophage, she said, and keep working on lifestyle. I was, of course, thrilled.

Am I bragging? Not at all.

So, then, why do I write this post? Simply, once again, I’m stunningly reminded that we are sometimes graced with the ability to improve our health simply with our choices. How awesome is that?

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The final glucophage tablet is on the placemat. I no longer need the medication.

 

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  1. Congratulations, Mary Jo,
    I have put on 11 pounds since my daughter moved in with me. You have inspired me to take them off. I don’t have diabetes, but I feel better when my weight is lower. I’m going to start using a smaller plate to measure my portions and start walking and swimming again. Thanks you for your inspiration. And I’m so glad you are taking care of you.

  2. Linda, you’ve made my day! I shared this hoping it would touch others who might want to consider small changes that can make such a big difference! So, together, we care for us!

  3. Now you’ve done it… you have provided the incentive to take off that extra 10. Congratulations on your success and keep up the good work. I’ll be taking another look at the Fitbit count.

  4. How wonderful, Margie! I’ll be your biggest cheerleader for taking good care of you!

  6. Congratulations!! 15 pounds in 3 months!!. Walking is so good for both us humans and our canine walking partners. Our Shelty will be 16 next week . He has walked at least 2 miles aday for most of his life with a human partner .

    1. Thank you, Susan! What a healthy Shelty you have and lucky to have you and yours as his humans! Hope you’re having a beautiful autumn!

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