PENNY'S STORY

• Actually I really don't know what I did. I don't count carbs because I don't know how. I have never seen a endocrinologist or a dietician. I do a lot of walking. In 2010 I was diagnosed with a low thyroid and was put on thyroid medication. I then dropped 50 pounds really fast. I gained 20 back almost just as fast. I also had both my knees replaced the one in Aug. of 2010 the other in Jan. of 2011. When I drink soda I take a can of sprite zero and I put it into a 32 ounce mug then I fill it with ice and water. I do eat candy and ice cream all of the time but not everyday. I recently had cataract surgery and can see better than I have my whole life. In 2007 I got cellulitis in the middle toe of my right foot and almost lost my toe. I lost some tissue and most of my toenail. I now wear diabetic shoes and sox. My insurance pays for my shoes. In June of least year I was hospitalized for a huge blood 

  • clot in my leg. The main thing I did was to change my diet. I have a goal to get completely off the metformin. I am going to start going to the gym regularly.