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Another newly diagnosed T2 just grabbing as much info and advice as I can...
So for years my HbA1C had hovered around low 40's and GP had told me I was pre-diabetic.
Fast forward to beginning of Jan 2021 and these were my stats
51 years of age
6 foot tall
136 KG
BMI 40.7
Sleep apnoea treated with CPAP
4 meds to treat Hypertension controlled at 140/80
4/1/2021 HbA1C 66 - 18/01/2021 HbA1C 62
Burying head in sand hasn't worked out too well for me. Doctor called me after the first blood test of 66 and said I should repeat to confirm diabetes diagnosis. When 62 came in she said I should start diabetes meds straight away and statins.
I argued that let's revisit in 8 weeks with another blood test whilst I put into action a plan of attack
I am today 5 weeks into a very low calorie diet and have so far shed 14kg, ceased use of CPAP machine for my sleep apnoea and reduced 2 of my meds for hypertension (I am now at 120/80).
My question is this - am I doing myself irreparable harm by not starting Metformin or is it better to avoid meds altogether, get a significant amount of weight off and then commence a LCHF diet.
I purchased a BG meter yesterday and hit 7.6 mmol/L the two times I have tested myself.
I am sorry there is so much info and questions but despite my outwardly calm persona I am experiencing a heady mixture of panic/shame/anxiety and worried that I have let things get too far out of control to pull back.
I would be really grateful to hear from others with similar starting points to myself and particularly those who decided against starting metformin. I have trawled this forum and the LCHF seems to make sense although I am concerned about cholosterol and creating another rod for my back!
So for years my HbA1C had hovered around low 40's and GP had told me I was pre-diabetic.
Fast forward to beginning of Jan 2021 and these were my stats
51 years of age
6 foot tall
136 KG
BMI 40.7
Sleep apnoea treated with CPAP
4 meds to treat Hypertension controlled at 140/80
4/1/2021 HbA1C 66 - 18/01/2021 HbA1C 62
Burying head in sand hasn't worked out too well for me. Doctor called me after the first blood test of 66 and said I should repeat to confirm diabetes diagnosis. When 62 came in she said I should start diabetes meds straight away and statins.
I argued that let's revisit in 8 weeks with another blood test whilst I put into action a plan of attack
I am today 5 weeks into a very low calorie diet and have so far shed 14kg, ceased use of CPAP machine for my sleep apnoea and reduced 2 of my meds for hypertension (I am now at 120/80).
My question is this - am I doing myself irreparable harm by not starting Metformin or is it better to avoid meds altogether, get a significant amount of weight off and then commence a LCHF diet.
I purchased a BG meter yesterday and hit 7.6 mmol/L the two times I have tested myself.
I am sorry there is so much info and questions but despite my outwardly calm persona I am experiencing a heady mixture of panic/shame/anxiety and worried that I have let things get too far out of control to pull back.
I would be really grateful to hear from others with similar starting points to myself and particularly those who decided against starting metformin. I have trawled this forum and the LCHF seems to make sense although I am concerned about cholosterol and creating another rod for my back!