Re: First post to this newsgroup.

Hi,

ray wrote:
On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:04:22 -0500, Dale wrote:

Hi RB,

RB wrote:
On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:17:38 -0500, Dale <nntp@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi all,

New to this newsgroup and new to being diagnosed as Type II (diagnosed on April 7th, 2007). Hope to learn a lot and eventually be able to contribute to this group.

Dale
Welcome Dale, there's a lot that can be learned here. Some really
smart posters and some who have a different message. You'll learn
quickly enough who to skip over.
I think I have already learned of one 'Dr." that seems to be posting here as well as alt.health.diabetes

Was rather disappointed at how much time seems to be taken up with his posts over there.


Many of us (Type II's) use various methods of diet and exercise along
with the meds our doctors order to help with our control.
That is my goal, I have been trying to lose weight for years with limited success. This gives me more reason to get it done. I am in the process of cleaning my garage to make space to setup all of my exercise equipment (I spent last weekend doing lots of work cleaning and my before meal BS were below 100 all day, with my after meal BS being no higher that 155!). Proof that activity really makes a difference.

My current plan is to see what kind of progress I make on weight loss by the end of May, then use that info to help set a weight loss goal for year end. In my mind I am thinking that 40lbs should be doable.

FWIW - metformin is one of the most frequently prescribed diabetes oral
meds - you didn't mention if you're on it.

Right now on sliding scale NovoLog during the day and Lantus at night. Trying to get my head wrapped around proper meal planing (I am a good cook, but never really learned how to plan a balanced meal), and increasing my activity levels.

It has a tendency to help with
the weight loss to some degree - probably because it causes some level of
gastric difficulty. Since I was diagnosed in June 2005, I have lost 20
pounds with metformin, exercise and diet.

Congratulations!

Don't know where you live, but
I'll pass along one interesting tidbit - all the sources I can find
indicate that showshoeing burns about twice the calories of hiking.

Not too much snow down here in TX :) Although I grew up in Maine and went snowshoeing on occasion when I Was much younger.

We are all fighting the same issues to some degree so pull up a chair
and make yourself confortable.
Thanks! Looking forward to it. I wonder if any folks from here ever happen to meet in person for dinner or walking/exercising?

RB
Dale


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