[PattiR]

Hi everyone!
Just joined today....and I am really excited to be here. A little history....I have had diabetes for about 10 yrs now and just this year (April) decided maybe it was time to take this seriously and do something about it. I have lost 65 pounds since April and am having a ball. My test results are so much better and I feel sooooo much better. All I have really done is portion control and quit sweets (they were my biggest problem). I have not really done any exercising yet which is really BAD. I am not at all lazy but would rather do anything then exercise.
Anyway...just wanted to say hi and I'm sure this place will be very helpful to me!

[Tomato]

Hi Patti,

Welcome, and congrats! Shedding 65 lbs is a huge achievement.

[srmb60]

Hi and welcome!

I'll bet you do feel better. Good work!

Make yourself at home here at 3FC. Read lots and post. If there's anything you need, just ask!

[Lovely]

Hi &

Congrats on the 65lbs lost! Simply fantastic There's an Exercise area if you need ideas to get started or about what to do.

Best of success!!

[ellis]

Welcome, Patti!
There's also a support forum here for diabetics:
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=203

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[PattiR]

Thanks everyone for all the replies. I will now go check the forum for diabetics.

[Sweetcaroline]

Hi Patti, I'm 49 yrs. I have 75 lbs to lose. I have type 2 diabetes and was put on insulin 5+ years ago because I couldn't/would'nt get the weight off and exercise ... I'm here for support and saw your post.. Your progress is amazing and I hope you continue to do well... It is so difficult some days, but then i bump into people like you. I really need to get a handle on my food etc...I have no diabetic complications... 'yet'.... But...I eat too much at night and wake up with bs over 200... and wonder why i feel lousy... I think this site is great and I'm looking forward to connecting with people here. Thank you for an inspiring post...I'm heading off to read more that will get me thru 'tonight'....