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<blockquote data-quote="LinsT" data-source="post: 969061" data-attributes="member: 207753"><p>Hi Kazz <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p>I'm new to all this too having been diagnosed in August. My sugars were pretty high - HbA1c of 123, and finger prick blood sugars of 23, so I chose to accept Metformin therapy. I had some bouts of diarrhea, so I asked to be swapped to the slow release formulation and have had no problems since. Following the suggestions on here I started following a LCHF diet and my blood sugars for the last 2 weeks have been stable, between 4 and 7. I also chose to accept statins as my cholesterol levels were high too - again no problems at all.</p><p>So, as one newbie to another I'd suggest 2 things. Firstly, don't panic - this is something that we do have some control over if we choose to be proactive in terms of our diet and exercise.</p><p>Secondly, I would advise you to talk to your GP about the medication issue. I realize your blood sugars weren't massively high, but he / she may have other reasons for their recommendation - raised blood sugars can cause other dangerous issues such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure etc. So make sure you have a good chat with him/her and ensure you have all the facts you need before you make that decision. Stay strong and choose to show diabetes what it's up against! Good luck xx</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LinsT, post: 969061, member: 207753"] Hi Kazz :) I'm new to all this too having been diagnosed in August. My sugars were pretty high - HbA1c of 123, and finger prick blood sugars of 23, so I chose to accept Metformin therapy. I had some bouts of diarrhea, so I asked to be swapped to the slow release formulation and have had no problems since. Following the suggestions on here I started following a LCHF diet and my blood sugars for the last 2 weeks have been stable, between 4 and 7. I also chose to accept statins as my cholesterol levels were high too - again no problems at all. So, as one newbie to another I'd suggest 2 things. Firstly, don't panic - this is something that we do have some control over if we choose to be proactive in terms of our diet and exercise. Secondly, I would advise you to talk to your GP about the medication issue. I realize your blood sugars weren't massively high, but he / she may have other reasons for their recommendation - raised blood sugars can cause other dangerous issues such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure etc. So make sure you have a good chat with him/her and ensure you have all the facts you need before you make that decision. Stay strong and choose to show diabetes what it's up against! Good luck xx [/QUOTE]
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