Get checked for Diabetes guys

Posted by Ok_Pin981@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 27 comments

Get checked for diabetes guys As you can see, mine was insanely high. Started Mounjaro and Jardiance with metformin in December with an A1C of 11+ not only do I feel amazing, sleep better, drive longer (without stopping) I’ve lost over 100 lbs in 7 months And am now borderline pre-diabetes A1C levels. I feel fit, girls notice me, and I feel way more confident My starting weight was 338lbs. Yesterday I weighed in at 234lbs. My diet has changed some, lots of water - no soda. Still drinking energy drinks but sugar free, food I kinda just eat whatever I want, but in more moderation. Get checked bois!

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Iriandrial@reddit

Husband is type 2. He was at 13.8 when diagnosed. Hes down to 6.x now. Hes on Jardiance and metformin. Lost a lot of weight on that Jardiance too. DOT requires you to be under 8 for your medical card. Good on ya for getting it down!

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Ok_Pin981@reddit (OP)

Mounjaro was huge for the weight loss for me. Tell him to give it a shot!

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SqueezeBoxJack@reddit

I can't get my doctor to prescribe. I went form 13 to 7 over a long period but it was mostly due to dietary change. No sugar or carbs and was beat almost all the time. Lost 20lbs. When I tried to reintroduce carbs I gained 10 over a long period and my A1C jumped to 12. He was also prescribing a gluent-free diet. I'm not allergic to glutten. I may need to get a new PCM.

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Ok_Pin981@reddit (OP)

I def would. That shits not right - what was their reason for not prescribing a GLP-1 inhib?

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SqueezeBoxJack@reddit

I am on 8 of humulin and four metformin. At that dose, my waking time sugars were 150 but in the morning...it was 270. After awhile I started the diet thing because I figured my body was digesting and releasing sugar at night. My daytime sugars were pretty good, 90-150. Waking sugar though was still high at 230-240. I started to try one meal a day and stop eating before 4pm. About the same. Introduced two meals and stopped eating before 4pm and sugar was consistent. It's hard to maintain a zero/low carb/sugar diet . I'm probalby just weak willed. You get tired/lazy and find yourself eating a burger with the bun and a diet coke. My doctor told me that I need to work out more, stick to diet, and the humulin. Maybe when things like Mounjaro or Ozempic are more mainstream he'll change.

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Ok_Pin981@reddit (OP)

Find a new doctor, please. That is terrible.

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Capnmolasses@reddit

Are you injecting it or taking a pill? DOT won’t allow injecting of insulin. Will injecting the others flag you with DOT?

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Ok_Pin981@reddit (OP)

Also, they’ve changed the rule a bit. You actually can be insulin dependent and operate a CMV. It just has to be well controlled. Few other rules with it as well I believe. This changed in like 2019.

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Ok_Pin981@reddit (OP)

It’s a once a week injection, it’s approved as it’s not insulin. I do not and never have taken insulin.

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Capnmolasses@reddit

Thank you. I’m going to talk to my doctor.

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Pete-A-Dillo@reddit

I heard this in a Wilford Brimley voice.

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Rancho8Deluxe@reddit

Diabetus

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SqueezeBoxJack@reddit

Diabeetus cha-cha-cha.

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Rancho8Deluxe@reddit

Lol

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MISTERDIEABETIC@reddit

[Call Liberty](https://youtu.be/pod4jIKT_kA)

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MISTERDIEABETIC@reddit

I'll get right on that!

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Ok_Pin981@reddit (OP)

Sweet!

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Thefoodiemaniac@reddit

It's amazing how small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Cutting out soda and opting for water, as well as choosing sugar-free energy drinks, are great choices for reducing your sugar intake. Moderation is key when it comes to food, so keep up the good work by listening to your body's hunger and fullness cues. Since you mentioned your A1C levels are borderline pre-diabetes, it's important to continue monitoring and managing your blood sugar levels. Regular check-ups with your healthcare provider will guide you on the best path forward. If you have any other questions or need further guidance, feel free to reach out to me via DM.

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Rancho8Deluxe@reddit

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bogey9651@reddit

Thanks Bob!

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krice9230@reddit

11.4 holy cow. Good job getting that down.

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Ok_Pin981@reddit (OP)

Thanks man :)

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CelesteMooon@reddit

Stopping to walk around every couple hours helps too. I used to keep nuts and sunflower seeds within reach to snack on. Tried to not eat out of boredom. Cholesterol was a bit high, but I told the doctor hell no to taking meds to lower it. I did it myself by changing my diet. Good work on getting your sugar under control.

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Jenyu75@reddit

While it is annoying to have to do the medical card once a year instead of every two it does keep you in check and make sure you are taking care of yourself.

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Ok_Pin981@reddit (OP)

It actually has made me money honestly. I get good sleep, drive my ass off and get good loads now cause my company noticed a change as well. Before I’d struggle to drive even an hour without having to piss, was tired halfway through my trips and would need a nap…. Now I go all day no problem, piss on my 30 and rock n roll.

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bicyclewhoa@reddit

Sitting for long periods in and of itself makes you more likely to have diabetes - whether or not you exercise and have a healthy diet. I drive local, go to the gym almost daily and I am skinny yet I am on the verge of pre diabetic. My job is all sitting.

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FoodWholesale@reddit

Good job on lowering it, much easier said then done.