ChrisT2
- Birthday
- Mar 27, 1958 (Age: 67)
- Location
- UK, East Anglia
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Medication
- Metformin 1g tablets
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Diagnosed 2008 Metformin 500mg HbA1c 64 No symptoms but picked up at 50 year "old man" GP check-up blood test. Never been inside a GP surgery since 1980 when had to have appendix removed.
2010 HbA1c 62 Metformin up to 1000mg No action just took tablets.
2022 HbA1c 80 Put on Metformin and Alogliptin 10mg. Still no action just acceptance of old age deterioration.
2024 HbA1c 75 March.Still no action by me but warned stronger medication may be needed if levels stay the same or worsen.
2024 HbA1c 48 July. After much internet research and finding this forum finally panicked into action, started carb counting and better diet.
2024 HbA1c 45 October Alogliptin removed from meds and fully committed to lowering carbs although against medical advice.
2025 HbA1c 41 April Still seeing benefit of trying to keep carbs low, intermittent use of Libre CGM and now daily finger prick meter.
I can't sing the praises enough of carb counting and finally paying attention to diet. There have been the obvious benefits of considerable but controlled weight loss, reducing blood sugar as well as spin offs in reducing blood pressure and cholesterol. I would also recommend anybody starting out on this journey to take up the trial offers of a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor, they don't hurt and simply hook up to most smartphones) to get a visual indication of what you are eating and how it affects your blood sugar personally. I found that even foods some find good for low blood sugar may not always be the same for me. We are all different when it comes to diabetes and the trick seems to be experiment and find what works for you. There are some good tips here and articles as well as many others struggling with same challenges. I have found it good company to be in.
2010 HbA1c 62 Metformin up to 1000mg No action just took tablets.
2022 HbA1c 80 Put on Metformin and Alogliptin 10mg. Still no action just acceptance of old age deterioration.
2024 HbA1c 75 March.Still no action by me but warned stronger medication may be needed if levels stay the same or worsen.
2024 HbA1c 48 July. After much internet research and finding this forum finally panicked into action, started carb counting and better diet.
2024 HbA1c 45 October Alogliptin removed from meds and fully committed to lowering carbs although against medical advice.
2025 HbA1c 41 April Still seeing benefit of trying to keep carbs low, intermittent use of Libre CGM and now daily finger prick meter.
I can't sing the praises enough of carb counting and finally paying attention to diet. There have been the obvious benefits of considerable but controlled weight loss, reducing blood sugar as well as spin offs in reducing blood pressure and cholesterol. I would also recommend anybody starting out on this journey to take up the trial offers of a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor, they don't hurt and simply hook up to most smartphones) to get a visual indication of what you are eating and how it affects your blood sugar personally. I found that even foods some find good for low blood sugar may not always be the same for me. We are all different when it comes to diabetes and the trick seems to be experiment and find what works for you. There are some good tips here and articles as well as many others struggling with same challenges. I have found it good company to be in.
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