Hi
Getting over the shock of this diagnosis having LC for 14 yrs due to migraines [which it cured] plus some weight loss too [but not enough] AC1 was 84, Cholestrol [non fasting] LDL they couldn't measure TC 7.5 Tri 7, HDL 0.6, only positive kidney function was fine!
Prescribed Metformin told to take one after breakfast and to increase to 4 in next 4 weeks. Got over most of the symptoms other than they raise my pulse! Practice nurse refused to prescribe a BG meter so I've bought my own, testing morning fasting, before eating and 90 mins afterwards [and a couple of bedtime readings]. attached file with readings
Observations
1. Blueberries in my mock danish at breakfast [cream cheese, eggs and almonds cooked like a cake] caused a 8 point spike [first change] now get 0.8-1 rise.
2. Dinner time food higher in fat meant a drop in BG levels so when home made Chicken soup 1.1 rise added a spoonful of cream next day 1.1 LOWER!
3. Dawn effect BG higher readings than bedtime night before around 11.4 ish. Slightly lower this morning 10.9 tho last night had a small packet of peanuts, a diet coke at the pub and then a piece of cheese before bedtime.
So taking Metformin in the morning, would it not be better at night? I really want to 'fix' this with LC diet and not pills, so reluctantly I've taken one
Original ailment was Gall Bladder or pancreas issues so been for a scan and told they are ok [symptoms have gone may have been a virus] BUT a bright fatty liver mentioned [waiting results been sent back to Dr]
Any help advice welcome
Getting over the shock of this diagnosis having LC for 14 yrs due to migraines [which it cured] plus some weight loss too [but not enough] AC1 was 84, Cholestrol [non fasting] LDL they couldn't measure TC 7.5 Tri 7, HDL 0.6, only positive kidney function was fine!
Prescribed Metformin told to take one after breakfast and to increase to 4 in next 4 weeks. Got over most of the symptoms other than they raise my pulse! Practice nurse refused to prescribe a BG meter so I've bought my own, testing morning fasting, before eating and 90 mins afterwards [and a couple of bedtime readings]. attached file with readings
Observations
1. Blueberries in my mock danish at breakfast [cream cheese, eggs and almonds cooked like a cake] caused a 8 point spike [first change] now get 0.8-1 rise.
2. Dinner time food higher in fat meant a drop in BG levels so when home made Chicken soup 1.1 rise added a spoonful of cream next day 1.1 LOWER!
3. Dawn effect BG higher readings than bedtime night before around 11.4 ish. Slightly lower this morning 10.9 tho last night had a small packet of peanuts, a diet coke at the pub and then a piece of cheese before bedtime.
So taking Metformin in the morning, would it not be better at night? I really want to 'fix' this with LC diet and not pills, so reluctantly I've taken one
Original ailment was Gall Bladder or pancreas issues so been for a scan and told they are ok [symptoms have gone may have been a virus] BUT a bright fatty liver mentioned [waiting results been sent back to Dr]
Any help advice welcome