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Hi I was wondering if you saw an inital spike in blood sugar after you stopped metformin and if so how long did it last before it normalised. I managed to get my hba1c down to 38 on a meds + keto diet. Two weeks ago I packed in my meds and my b.s. has increased. I intend to maintain...

Thank you for your helpful response. More than likely that is what is happening. I intend to persist for at least a month. It is a bit unnerving to see higher than anticipated BS levels at anytime. I would like to know how long it took for those who participated in the DiRect study (stopped...

Yes I am extremely fortunate in that the Doctors & Nurses of my local clinic couldn't possibly be any more supportive. Considering the current state of the NHS, I'm fortunate to live in a close knit rural community where clinical requirements are very much more personalized than in larger...

Thank you for your reply. What I am doing is to try and emulate the results of the Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT) study which was funded by Diabetes.Co.Uk. Participants in the study dieted using a combination of lo cal soups and shakes for a 3 month period. The intention was they...

Try to get at least an hour a day weather permitting. Spent 3 hours mowing lawn today. I am reasonably active.

Hi Thanks for your response. I had reduced Glicazide from 4 per day to 1 at the time I started no carb diet. Never had any Hypos. My lowest reading was 3.9, highest was 9.6. Typical day was 6.8 morning fasting, 5.6 lunch time and ~ 5.8 pre evening meal. Seems like 5.6 was the most common number...

I've pretty well given up carbs for the last 6 months. Lost 12Lbs and reduced my Hba1c from 53 to 38. During this period I continued to take my medication as per normal (Victoza, Metformin & Glicazide) Reading from the Direct study literature, I gather that the next phase is to eliminate all...