I'm in the US where everything is pharma, since they pay the doctors.
I started at a1c of 7.3 and last year was at 5.9. No meds period. Use low carb high fat diet and lost 40 lbs. Fasting went from 125-138 to 89-112. However, you have to test foods to see those that are bad for you.
I'm in the...
My clinic tried to put me on Metformin. I told them of my constant back/hip pain and asked about side effects.
They said the main one was muscle pain, I asked them if they had heard what I said and they looked at me like I was from outer space. Diet and weight loss has taken my A1c from 7.3 to...
11 Months ago diagnosed type 2 A1c 7.3. Refused to take meds unless necessary and nurse really ****** at me. Went low carb plus 1 oz apple cider vinegar at night. Last check had A1c of 5.9 and am due for my next check. Nurse still contends that I have to take meds. American medicine is all about...