Hi everyone
I am diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes on June this year at the age of 38.My dad had it and lost his kidneys and eyes to it.He died at age of 62 due Type 2 complications.
This forum given me much of knowledge and ideas to deal with stress and how to lead your life with diabetes.
I am aware of Type 2 diabetes running in my family and one day I will also get it but never expected this early to happen .
Hba1c -66
I have been told to take Metformin (1000 mg) and increase it if need but I have used for 2 week felt so terrible and week.so stopped and start to do low carb diet and lost 8 kg in 2 months now.Also testing blood sugar frequently and on average my BG stay @ 5.4 mmol/l .Most of the days Fasting blood sugar stay between 4.8 to 5.3 , some days hit the mark of 6.3 to 6.6 if had any carbs previous day.But if I take Metformin even with some carbs(150 mg) my blood sugar stay between 4.8 and 5.6.
So i want some advise is it good to stay on diet or use Metformin ? Also I lost libido or may be feel like it due to tired and stressed.
Do I need to struck to Metformin as NHS prescribed or continue with diet?
I am diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes on June this year at the age of 38.My dad had it and lost his kidneys and eyes to it.He died at age of 62 due Type 2 complications.
This forum given me much of knowledge and ideas to deal with stress and how to lead your life with diabetes.
I am aware of Type 2 diabetes running in my family and one day I will also get it but never expected this early to happen .
Hba1c -66
I have been told to take Metformin (1000 mg) and increase it if need but I have used for 2 week felt so terrible and week.so stopped and start to do low carb diet and lost 8 kg in 2 months now.Also testing blood sugar frequently and on average my BG stay @ 5.4 mmol/l .Most of the days Fasting blood sugar stay between 4.8 to 5.3 , some days hit the mark of 6.3 to 6.6 if had any carbs previous day.But if I take Metformin even with some carbs(150 mg) my blood sugar stay between 4.8 and 5.6.
So i want some advise is it good to stay on diet or use Metformin ? Also I lost libido or may be feel like it due to tired and stressed.
Do I need to struck to Metformin as NHS prescribed or continue with diet?