Any diabetics using the FB?

[llchevy56]

Wondering if there are any diabetics out there who are using the FB and working towards weight loss?  I'm insulin dependent and trying to lose weight but more importantly trying to regain my health and physical strength while balancing everything.  A challenge a day! Love to hear your stories....

[chev922]

Yay for you!!!! This eating right & exercising really has something to it. Fitbits have really made an impact on my life.  
Any idea how to extend the length of time notifications stay on screen on Charge2?  It is gone before I can get my glasses out! 


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[USAF-Larry]

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@chev922 wrote:
Any idea how to extend the length of time notifications stay on screen on Charge2? 

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Unfortunately, there is no way to change that time - it is built into the tracker, and not an option to change. 

[RayQ]

Hi Guy I am Ray and I have been type 2 diabetic since 1985 and finally I am getting a lot better control over it.  One thing I have learned is that no one program works for all. You need to try different things and see how it does for you and you alone. Over the years I have tried all the weight loss programs and I have found out that a lot of the specialised programs (medifast) once you venture off of them the weight comes right back and sometimes it makes you worse.  One program that is really working for me is a program called "The Whole 30". Best part about it is that all the program consist of is eating natural food only. Hardest part about it is you MUST read labels and do your own research.

If you want to be friends that would be great as it does make it easier to make it thru.  Let me know what you want to do.

[Tiewarrior]

I am one. I have been diagnosed with diabetes about eight years ago. Until this year I was not dependent on insulin. I am also trying to use my fitbit charge 2 to help with losing weight. I got it on black Friday and have lost about 5 lbs slowly since then using the calorie counter on the fitbit. I have also started going to the gym on a regular basis. Going to the gym and doing cardio, walking on the treadmill for longer time periods of time, 20 minutes plus seems to help control my blood sugar spikes. I have also started using the recipes on the fitbit blog. Hope this helps you. 

[CHISHIKI]

HOW DO YOU JOIN THIS TOPIC? I NEED SUPPORT (PRE DIABETEC)

[JerriAnn]

Testing. I have no idea ifMy messages are going through.


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[JerriAnn]

It took me 13 years to get control too. Lost 45 pds. Being 67 years old is a big factor why I am still on insulin.
So two things to do as a prediabetic. Take a class
Learn to eat right. And exercise.
I gave up fast foods and all soda. 4 years so far.
Good luck to you all. It is a fight every day . And I love Food.

[rose1220]

Well your doing great l think a lot better then me . My fit bit stop
working along time ago and l can never seem to stick to a diet &exercise
program. You know you are the first person to ever answer to me on here ,so
thank you for that and good luck on your journey to a better you .

[rose1220]

I'm not 100 % sure

[Norma-m]

Listen, I have my struggles as well, so know you are not alone. I tell myself as I tell you, tomorrow is s new day.


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[Norma-m]

Message came through just fine.


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[JerriAnn]

Do you have fit bit one?If so put it on your chargerAnd plug it in. Then hold down the button for 15 seconds let go.. it might just take off.try it a couple times.If it works finish charging it.let me know if it works. I would be lost without mine.


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[GoldaT]

Great news. Keep up the good work. Have a happy New Year.

[GoldaT]

Just send an email to someone on this topic I guess.

[Norma-m]

I guess you could, but there should be a prompt for you to select to join group.


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[SunsetRunner]

I was pre-diabetic - lost 25 lbs - gone! Very grateful.

[CHISHIKI]

Great! Thanks for responding. I will be checking for more info. 

[andi1]

You can reach out to me whenever you like. 
Best and happy new year!
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[Norma-m]

Thank you for the offer. If I had your email address, I would be more than happy to include you in future challenges. 


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[Dominique]

@Norma-m: if you are talking about Fitbit challenges, all you need is friend people you want to invite to your challenges. You can do so without knowing their e-mails.

Let’s say you want to friend @andi1: you click on her handle, then click on the Go to Fitbit.com profile link:

 After which you can click on the + Add Friend button: