No More Insulin!

Cheryl and I have been friends for some years now.  We have had many conversations about health, my health and hers  She cheered me, encouraged me and pushed me along on my journey.  She has shared many laughs and some tears with me.  I have urged her, on many occasions to take better care of herself..to get her diabetes, blood pressure etc. under control.  While she was a wonderful support to me...she had not been to herself.  Well...not until this year,2010!  

I got a call from Cheryl the other day and I could hear the joy in her voice and I asked, “Are you happy?”  Her reply, “Very happy.” With a bit of a giggle.  Hmmm?  What good news is this you must now share?  What is this wonderful smile in your voice?

Here is an excerpt of HER post from the ScrapnFIT forum

Cheryl wrote: 

“3 month Doctor visit today...

I am OFF - DO YOU HEAR ME? --- OFF INSULIN!!!!

Yep, I set the goal to be off insulin by 8/1.

And as of today, 7/30 - Dr. Kim said - I am officially taking you OFF insulin TODAY... Your A1c is 6.4 - down from 6.5 in May.... And you're coming off that water pill that you really don't need and that other high blood pressure pill.  And depending on your cholesterol, you can come off that too - you're down 1/2 dosage on that anyway.

So here are the stats:

B/P - 100/60

Pulse - 60

Temp - 97.6

Weight - up a little - 173

So what did she add?  She added the new diabetes pill - can't remember the name BUT works specifically with MY type of blood sugar spikes - the night time syndrome and an all natural glucose control supplement with cinnamon, gymnema, chromium, zinc, and green tea.

Was this an easy task? No indeedy - by no means has this been easy.  BUT I stick to my guns, I made up my mind that I DESERVE to live a LONG HEALTHY life and I need to do whatever I need to do to see it and make it happen.  Did I give up EVERYTHING?  All of my snacks and goodies?  NO - I eat my potato chips but they are BAKED; I eat cookies but they are fiber rich and super delicious cookies - the Kashi type.  Do I drink juice - NO because I know I LOVE juice and will drink the entire gallon - BUT I also LOVE the fruit that makes the juice, so I eat the fruit and remind myself it is these CHOICES that keep me off insulin and I am willing to make that sacrifice.”

Cheryl and I talk often and celebrate together. I got to hear the happiness in her voice and it simply made my heart full. I cannot even begin to express my joy for her.

All of this after only losing 20lbs!  However, the weight loss and making healthier choices has paid off in less than a year!

Is this journey worth it?  Hell yeh!

Do it now.  Do it for you!

YAY!