Anonymous
Post 07/16/2025 17:16     Subject: A1C - next steps
Anonymous wrote:Yes, GLP-1 will make you eat less because it suppresses the appetite. I can go the whole day without thinking about food. You can achieve this through willpower and choice of foods but the hunger pangs will be hard to ignore.
OP, sometimes even your best effort might not be enough. I have a genetic predisposition to type 2 (South Asian) and I only got back into normal range after Ozempic.


Thanks. I'm South Asian too, and it runs in my family, but I felt lifestyle and nutrition played a big part - which I was hoping I could control.

I have an appt with my dr next week, will see what she recommends.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2025 09:20     Subject: A1C - next steps
Yes, GLP-1 will make you eat less because it suppresses the appetite. I can go the whole day without thinking about food. You can achieve this through willpower and choice of foods but the hunger pangs will be hard to ignore.
OP, sometimes even your best effort might not be enough. I have a genetic predisposition to type 2 (South Asian) and I only got back into normal range after Ozempic.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2025 05:34     Subject: A1C - next steps
Anonymous wrote:OP here - I have joined a pilates studio and go 4 to 5 days a week, pilates reformer, 50 min classes. I walk everyday on my tread or around thr neighborhood - average 8k to 9k steps, weekends I get to 12k.
I think my activity is Ok. I could add more, but I think it is the nutrition that I need to figure out.

Folks that go on a GLP-1, they just eat less, which causes the weight loss, and other bio markers to improve. Is this correct?

I want to figure out how I can do the same, ideally without GLP-1. Or do i just admit that I can't do it on my own, and go to a GLP-1.

I tried metmorfin but had an allergic reaction, so stopped.


Do less pilates, and do more cardio. Cardio that revs your heartrate, not just gentle walking.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2025 21:26     Subject: A1C - next steps
There is research saying type 2 is also genetic. You could also be developing 1.5. You're doing the right things - hang in there