Hello,
I decided to introduce myself after encouraging someone to use this site for ideas and support. My name is Eric and I was recently diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes. I also became a father for the first time June 25th of this year.
I have always been overweight. Sometimes more than others. I am above average muscular build, actually "big boned" wrist measurement 8.8 in and my weight started at 382.6 lbs. I suspect I will never reach what is considered normal BMI. I hope this doesn't sound like excuses I really just want to provide the facts.
So far I have done "The Zone" and had good results losing 16 lbs in 5 weeks. With Byetta, Diet and Exercise my Blood Sugar levels are in normal ranges.
I look forward to keeping up with the site and when necessary lean on some of you.

Thanks,
Eric

Congratulations on you 16 lbs- I'm sure you will do fine- 3fc is a great support site!

I am more of a lurker than anything but wanted to tell you congratulations on your 16lb loss and new baby! I am also in the DFW area...just north. Welcome!

Welcome Eric,
Congrats on your weight loss and your new baby. Keep on going....!!! You CAN do it. I am on WW and love the program. Welcome to this site.

Hi Eric and welcome to 3FC!

Congrats on the baby and your weight loss! Good luck with your goals

Hugs
Michelle

Welcome to the site and good luck with your goal! Congrats on being a new father, that must be motivational in itself... And congrats on your 16 lb loss. Good job!

Hi and welcome to 3FC! You can do this and you have all the encouragement and support from all of us here on 3FC!

My son is diabetic, he has lost over 200 pounds, through diet and exercise.His doctor has taken him off his diabetes medication.

Welcome to 3FC. Good luck with your weight loss and your darling baby.

Welcome to 3FC Eric (mrhighnotes)

Always good to have another Gentleman about.


Congrats on your first five weeks of your new journey of healthy eating!!

And congratulations on being a father for the first time.