[raw23]

Originally Posted by urockmom

For me, I really just feel better if I have exercised that day. I am old enough now (42!) that things are starting to hurt even I don't do anything. If I have exercised I can at least attribute the hurt to that!

That's a good way of looking at it!

Originally Posted by DianaG

I have diabetes and hypertension.

I bet it helps your blood pressure, too, hu?

[MotoMichelle]

Originally Posted by raw23

I bet it helps your blood pressure, too, hu?

It does. I was on BP meds at the beginning of this year. No longer.

[DianaG]

Raw23: I certainly hope it does. I have not been back to the doctor since I started my routine, but I have an appointment at the end of October. I am hoping that the visit shows a normal blood pressure and a drop in weight. I am already down 10lbs since my last visit to her, so we shall see.

My goal with my endocrinologist is to have me off insulin and either just on oral medication or just diet and exercise. He is not sure yet how my body will react. I guess it depends on my pancreas once I lose the weight on whether I will still need meds for my diabetes. Not having to wear my insulin pump would be fantastic even if I do have to stay on the oral meds.

MotoMichelle: Congratulations! It helps keep me motivated to hear about other people not needing their medications anymore.

[raw23]

Originally Posted by DianaG

Raw23: I certainly hope it does. I have not been back to the doctor since I started my routine, but I have an appointment at the end of October. I am hoping that the visit shows a normal blood pressure and a drop in weight. I am already down 10lbs since my last visit to her, so we shall see.

My goal with my endocrinologist is to have me off insulin and either just on oral medication or just diet and exercise. He is not sure yet how my body will react. I guess it depends on my pancreas once I lose the weight on whether I will still need meds for my diabetes. Not having to wear my insulin pump would be fantastic even if I do have to stay on the oral meds.

Thats great! You can do it!
When my mom works out (gardens) her bp drops about 20 points. Same with the bf. He's so young (23 years old - type 2), that he's trying to (kinda) get rid of diabetes. Well... you know what I mean. He can never get rid of it, but maybe get to a point where it doesn't control his life.

[MotoMichelle]

Originally Posted by DianaG

MotoMichelle: Congratulations! It helps keep me motivated to hear about other people not needing their medications anymore.

Thank you. If you haven't already, you may want to monitor your BP at home. BP monitors are not too expensive (I think I paid $25 for mine) and it's invaluable when it comes to monitoring my BP. I keep a notepad with all my readings.

[DianaG]

Originally Posted by raw23

He can never get rid of it, but maybe get to a point where it doesn't control his life.

I understand about never getting rid of it. The point of me being in control and not my diabetes is a goal I am looking forward to. I have to be careful when I exercise. My bs dropped to 42 today after I did 60 minutes on the treadmill because I forgot to eat my snack first. I have already had to adjust my pump's basal rate down.

MotoMichelle,
I do have a monitor somewhere from when I was pregnant. They had me keeping a close watch on it and I was recording my readings during the day. That is a good idea because as I get healthier my readings might indicate my medicine might need to be lowered. I never thought of those meds needing adjustments.