May I Share in my Joy....

[Heather3418]

This is totally off subject, but such a land-mark in my life that I want to scream it to the mountain-tops, with my best freinds; the members of my cyber family on the MS Forum...

Fourteen years ago on my 40th birthday I sat in a doctor's office, when he broke the news to me that I was now a Type 2 Diabetic that would have to be treated aggressively.  I had very high and dangerous blood sugar readings.  I first started on oral medication and a strict diet.  Throughout the years, my diabetes could not be controlled and I was placed on pills AND daily insulin shots.  Lots of insulin. It was a fight to keep my diabetes under control.

Two and a half years ago, I lost 125 pounds and started to see my blood sugar readings coming down.  I was able to stop insulin.  A true victory for me.  I remained on diabetes pills twice a day until last week.  My blood sugar was low.  The doctor's cut my medication in half.  Another victory.  Today, the doctor's cut ALL my diabetes medicine.  

First the first time in 14 years I am now FREE of any and all diabetes medicine.  Does that mean that I am cured?  No, I will always have to be careful and watch my sugar closely.  But no more pills....WHOPEEEE!

BUT...I DO FEEL FREE...for the first time in 14 years.  Thank you for letting me share this news with you.  Wonder if I can get away with going to Dairy Queen tonight for a milkshake with bits of Oreo cookie in them?  Naw...I better leave that stuff alone.

Have a GREAT DAY everyone...I know I will....

Heather

[nette573]

I am so happy for you!  Keep up the great work!  I hope you do splurge once in a while and go to the dairy queen!  Lynette

[denise61]

Hi Heather.

what a wonderfill job,

love ,live, life, go enjoy!!!

Denise61

[Quixotic1]

This is HUGE!  BIG!  WONDERFUL!  I am so proud of you and happy for you.  What a strong thing to have done by yourself and for yourself.  I am very impressed, awe-struck even.

Quix

[doublevision1]

Nice work, Heather!  A fine example that just because something may be hard to do, doesn't mean it's impossible.  Many people get so down when diagnosed with a disease, they don't believe they can do anything to change it, and just give up.  You're an inspiration to anyone who may be inclined to think like that.  The fact that you achieved what you did while dealing with MS at the same time only makes your story that much more impressive.

db

[Super_sally888]

Super Super Congratulations.

What an example.  It is possible to control diabetes with massive effort (taht you've done), weight loss and diet.

I am so impressed.

Wonderful news.

Sally

[Jazzyfizzle]

Wow, that is incredible Heather, I am so very happy for you.


Jazzy