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I'm 31 and was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes about 4 years ago.  After my initial diagnosis I got into running, completed a couple half marathons, and was able to get my A1C number down to just above 6 (good).  In the last year it has jumped back up above 9.  I know some of the problem is beyond my control so know that I am doing everything under the supervision of a good physician and we are making needed adjustments to my medication.  However I need to own up that some of the problem is on me, while I've kept a solid workout schedule (mostly running, boxing, and circuit strength training) I haven't watched the diet as closely as I should.  

 

All that said, my biggest goal is to get the A1C back down to 6.  With that in mind, I have always found that having some performance goals helps a lot, so some of my potential side quests would be:

 

  • Do 30 chin-ups (current max is 21)
  • 21 min 5k (current pr is 21:17, which I did almost 2 years ago, these days I'm closer to 23 min)

Looking forward to starting my first challenge on Jan 6!

Level 2 Nord Wandering Assassin


STR: 6 DEX: 3 STA: 3 CON: 2 WIS: 1 CHA: 2


Current Challenge


Challenge 1

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it can totally be done :) (I have brought my a1c from >14 to <6)

 

 

and welcome to the rebellion

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"doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom

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* This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda
* There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. 

* level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom

 

* I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ...  - 

 I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move

 

 

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