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<blockquote data-quote="pleinster" data-source="post: 1452155" data-attributes="member: 221545"><p>Hi. You will gain a lot from experienced people on this site. I would suggest that you ask your GP for a self-testing meter and strips so that you can measure your blood sugars before and a couple of hours after meals and establish and approach (based around low carbohydrate eating) and show him/her that you are making progress and getting things under control without the meds. That said, you will probably, like very many others, have to but it yourself (not too expensive and absolutely vital). I got my levels down quite quickly one I had identified the foods to avoid. The records I kept equipped me with info which made persuading my doctors that I didn't need the medication (Gliclazide) at all. Of course, some really do cope better on the drugs...and there can certainly be some other benefits to Metformin. Anyway...I cannot stress enough the need to get a meter...it is the best weapon you can have to fight your way to control of this. You will get there, I'm sure. I hope the chart I have inserted is useful to you as you get your head around the numbers. [ATTACH=full]22796[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pleinster, post: 1452155, member: 221545"] Hi. You will gain a lot from experienced people on this site. I would suggest that you ask your GP for a self-testing meter and strips so that you can measure your blood sugars before and a couple of hours after meals and establish and approach (based around low carbohydrate eating) and show him/her that you are making progress and getting things under control without the meds. That said, you will probably, like very many others, have to but it yourself (not too expensive and absolutely vital). I got my levels down quite quickly one I had identified the foods to avoid. The records I kept equipped me with info which made persuading my doctors that I didn't need the medication (Gliclazide) at all. Of course, some really do cope better on the drugs...and there can certainly be some other benefits to Metformin. Anyway...I cannot stress enough the need to get a meter...it is the best weapon you can have to fight your way to control of this. You will get there, I'm sure. I hope the chart I have inserted is useful to you as you get your head around the numbers. [ATTACH=full]22796[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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