March 5th, 2009, 04:49 PM
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Atkins Phase: Extended Induction S/C/G Weights: Start Weight - 126kg, Current Weight - 118kg, Goal Weight - 80kg | | Join Date: Feb 11, 2009 Location: NSW, AUSTRALIA
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 Re: Newbie Type 2 diabetic waiting to start | |
Hi Carole and all other newbies. Great going with your weight loss and lowered BGL's. I've been on atkins for 9 weeks now and have had great success. My Hb1ac was 12 when I started and I'm sure it'll be heaps lower when i have the next one done in a few weeks time. My blood sugar readings used to be any where between 15mm/l and 20mm/l. They are now always between 4 and 6mm/l (recommended to be between 4-8mm/l)
I've lost 10kg (22lbs) over 8 weeks which isn't the fastest but it's been steady at 1 kg/week. Yes Carole I do think that diabetics do loose slower. Without Atkins I would definately be on insulin instead of Metformin. I went on that stuff once and put on 7 kg in one month. Not good. Anyway keep up the good work and with your new found lifestyle.
Therese |