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I have Two of my T2 mates off Meds

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That's right, Both ex Army who had soldiers heads on. Who listened to what you had to say. One was on insulin but cut the crakes & rubbish, high carbs. One used to walk for miles to go shopping & had no car. It is possible Give it a go.

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When I was first diagnosed with diabetes I was told I would be taking insulin and Metformin for the rest of my life.

I have stopped taking Metformin and the later prescribed Metabet as both gave me a very bad stomach (I’m being tactful here) and I have reduced my daily insulin units to a third of what I was originally prescribed in April of this year. I have managed this mainly by diet but I have started to increase my exercise so that I will be off all medications by Christmas.

Reading your post about your two friends had really inspired me to achieve my Christmas goal.

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Well done Catmad, Really good luck & keep at it pls.!

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Catmad10 in reply to HOBIEONE

I will Hobieone, thanks for the inspiration.

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RoadRunner44

It's good to hear of success stories!

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HOBIEONE

One was a brick-layer before he joined the Army, I would not upset him. He walks miles to do his shopping.

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HOBIEONE

The other was a real nice guy. Mad as a mad man, when he was 70 odd he got a brand new 125cc motorbike to take his test. He was T2 & had had a Heart transplant. With determination he got off the insulin. He was strong willed.

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HOBIEONE

One STOPPED all his drinking & the other cut the carbs in a big way. Good luck if you are trying. I know its not the easiest thing.

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