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- Type of diabetes
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
I was officially diagnosed diabetic on 11 August 2014 with a HbA1c score of 93. The Diabetic Nurse started me on Metformin and initially wanted me to have 2 x 500g tablets per day. I told her I suffered from heartburn and stomach problems and asked if I could take a slow released version. The Nurse refused me SR but agreed to start me on Metformin at 1 x 500g per day with a review in two weeks. I know this was a ploy to get my body used to the Metformin before the increase!
I ignored the advise to forget testing my blood sugar multiple times a day and took the challenge to reduce my blood sugar further before my next appointment.
On 26 August I went for my review and the Nurse's eyes popped. I was asked to show her testing my blood sugar (I think she may have thought I was not being truthful with my results). Blood sugar was still high - in my opinion but at 6.4 was low enough to stop the increase in Metformin.
Thanks to everyone here who has shown me you can be the boss of your blood sugar, I hope to join you all in your success.
I ignored the advise to forget testing my blood sugar multiple times a day and took the challenge to reduce my blood sugar further before my next appointment.
On 26 August I went for my review and the Nurse's eyes popped. I was asked to show her testing my blood sugar (I think she may have thought I was not being truthful with my results). Blood sugar was still high - in my opinion but at 6.4 was low enough to stop the increase in Metformin.
Thanks to everyone here who has shown me you can be the boss of your blood sugar, I hope to join you all in your success.