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<blockquote data-quote="AndBreathe" data-source="post: 625947" data-attributes="member: 88961"><p>Your spot on AndBreathe ...they are worse when I eat . I wish he had of started on 500SR gms but having said that with the low carbing although I'm going a bit more so far none of the nightmare runs I suffered last time !! Sadly they aren't effecting my Bg at all though and I really don't want him to start adding more drugs which it seems he'd have to do to effect the bg <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />Been to the docs this morning for other non related issues .He's on board with my low carbing since I'd got my bg down to 16's but wanted low fat too but I'm losing weight so far so I'm happy to continue how I have been . .I'm being referred to an Endocrinologist as he's hoping to rule out Cushings Disease or another endocrine problem. I have a superb doctor though .He really listens and does whatever he can to help.</p></blockquote><p></p><p>I think it's really important to reinforce that the major differences you will find in your bloods, when using Metformin/Glucophage is diet and exercise, not the medication.. Metformin/Glucophage suppresses your appetite and helps with insulin resistance, which in turn helps you moderate portion sizes and metabolise your food a bit more efficiently. </p><p></p><p>If you are tolerating the drugs well enough, and you are "enjoying" your diet, it could be worthwhile persevering a bit before getting too far into more meds. I posted to someone recently that your body will be trying to maintain the status quo it established before you modified your diet. It was used to that, so all those enzymes are primed to keep your bloods higher. (Assuming your diet is good, and you're sticking to it. Just couching that caveat.) Your body will eventually give in and your bloods should drop back a bit or a lot. Your body might resist enough to give you the odd false hypo. If you search on the forum, there's been loads written about it. If you do have those uncomfortable feelings, I'm afraid you have to stick with it, to break the cycle.</p><p></p><p>It's a journey Susie, but I'm pleased your doctor is taking it very seriously. I'm sure he must be impressed by your commitment?</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="AndBreathe, post: 625947, member: 88961"] Your spot on AndBreathe ...they are worse when I eat . I wish he had of started on 500SR gms but having said that with the low carbing although I'm going a bit more so far none of the nightmare runs I suffered last time !! Sadly they aren't effecting my Bg at all though and I really don't want him to start adding more drugs which it seems he'd have to do to effect the bg :(Been to the docs this morning for other non related issues .He's on board with my low carbing since I'd got my bg down to 16's but wanted low fat too but I'm losing weight so far so I'm happy to continue how I have been . .I'm being referred to an Endocrinologist as he's hoping to rule out Cushings Disease or another endocrine problem. I have a superb doctor though .He really listens and does whatever he can to help.[/QUOTE] I think it's really important to reinforce that the major differences you will find in your bloods, when using Metformin/Glucophage is diet and exercise, not the medication.. Metformin/Glucophage suppresses your appetite and helps with insulin resistance, which in turn helps you moderate portion sizes and metabolise your food a bit more efficiently. If you are tolerating the drugs well enough, and you are "enjoying" your diet, it could be worthwhile persevering a bit before getting too far into more meds. I posted to someone recently that your body will be trying to maintain the status quo it established before you modified your diet. It was used to that, so all those enzymes are primed to keep your bloods higher. (Assuming your diet is good, and you're sticking to it. Just couching that caveat.) Your body will eventually give in and your bloods should drop back a bit or a lot. Your body might resist enough to give you the odd false hypo. If you search on the forum, there's been loads written about it. If you do have those uncomfortable feelings, I'm afraid you have to stick with it, to break the cycle. It's a journey Susie, but I'm pleased your doctor is taking it very seriously. I'm sure he must be impressed by your commitment? [/QUOTE]
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