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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
My last Hba1C was 107 which is way too high. I was taking one metformin before brekkie and 1 before dinner plus having a weekly injection 0.5ml of Ozempic.
When I saw the diabetic nurse at GP she upped metformin to 2 tablets before brekkie and dinner.
I am currently partaking in a weight management programme at my nearest major hospital. As part of that I have access to their diabetic nurse specialist. I told her my latest result and she feels they should add another Med in. She suggested gliclazide. The nurse at the surgery did not want me to take that due to possible weight gain. The hospital nurse said weight isn’t the main focus right now, it’s getting my diabetes in better control.
I’ve really struggled sticking to low carbs, I just find it confusing. I know that would be the biggest help.
The hospital nurse wrote to the drs and I’ve got another diabetic appointment on 9th March.
I do test my bloods pretty regularly , and it’s usually 10-13.5 at the moment.
I always feel intimidated by my diabetic nurse at drs and my own dr, is working at another surgery. He’s the diabetic specialist and the other gp who is, is off on maternity. I wish I knew more so I’d feel better able to discuss my options.
anyway else had conflicting advice and how do you deal with it?
When I saw the diabetic nurse at GP she upped metformin to 2 tablets before brekkie and dinner.
I am currently partaking in a weight management programme at my nearest major hospital. As part of that I have access to their diabetic nurse specialist. I told her my latest result and she feels they should add another Med in. She suggested gliclazide. The nurse at the surgery did not want me to take that due to possible weight gain. The hospital nurse said weight isn’t the main focus right now, it’s getting my diabetes in better control.
I’ve really struggled sticking to low carbs, I just find it confusing. I know that would be the biggest help.
The hospital nurse wrote to the drs and I’ve got another diabetic appointment on 9th March.
I do test my bloods pretty regularly , and it’s usually 10-13.5 at the moment.
I always feel intimidated by my diabetic nurse at drs and my own dr, is working at another surgery. He’s the diabetic specialist and the other gp who is, is off on maternity. I wish I knew more so I’d feel better able to discuss my options.
anyway else had conflicting advice and how do you deal with it?