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I was diagnosed Type 2 in Februay 2006. Initially I was diet control only and did well. I commenced modified release Metformin at 2 per day - 1 each at Breakfast and dinner but this was increased to 2 x 2 per day two years ago.
I have, at times been really well controlled but, I'm not going to lie, I have spent the last 2 years (mid 2013 through 2014 to now - June 2015) eating exactly what I want when I want. A sort of denial I think, but also comfort eating as I have become disabled via a lifelong condition and have been continually stalled by my hip team which has led to a depressive state. I have felt more and more sluggish and lack motivation. In January I was warned if I didn't sort my levels out by June I'd be put on a sulphonyrea such as glicalcide. My latest HbA1c result is 78! (12.2?) and instead of glicalcide I now have the addition of Alogliptin 25mg which I was told by my diabetes nurse will make me fuller earlier during a meal and will also bring my levels down.
I really need to learn how to calculate my carbs - something I've never done. I'm now feeling desperate to sort myself out so I am back here, with my tail between my legs, to try again to properly sort myself out! HELP!
I have, at times been really well controlled but, I'm not going to lie, I have spent the last 2 years (mid 2013 through 2014 to now - June 2015) eating exactly what I want when I want. A sort of denial I think, but also comfort eating as I have become disabled via a lifelong condition and have been continually stalled by my hip team which has led to a depressive state. I have felt more and more sluggish and lack motivation. In January I was warned if I didn't sort my levels out by June I'd be put on a sulphonyrea such as glicalcide. My latest HbA1c result is 78! (12.2?) and instead of glicalcide I now have the addition of Alogliptin 25mg which I was told by my diabetes nurse will make me fuller earlier during a meal and will also bring my levels down.
I really need to learn how to calculate my carbs - something I've never done. I'm now feeling desperate to sort myself out so I am back here, with my tail between my legs, to try again to properly sort myself out! HELP!
- Birthday
- June 26
- Location
- Ely, Cambridgeshire
- Type of diabetes
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Medication
- Metformin 500mg x 4 per day
Newly diagnosed with Alogliptin 25mg
- Exercise
- Unable to due to hip & back disability
- Likes
- Reading, Writing, Sewing - doll making, Crafting (large scale furniture upcycling)
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Diagnosed February 2006 with HbA1c of 10.2
Had fairly good control but have been out of control now for 2 years with levels steadily increasing with each result.
HbA1c May 2015 - 78 (12.2/9%?)
2g Metformin S/R and newly prescribed Alogliptin 25mg (18/6/15)
18/6/15 - Weight 89kg - held steady for 2 years but needs to drop! BMI 31.63
Proud to be an ex-smoker - 4 year anniversary 13/7/15
Had fairly good control but have been out of control now for 2 years with levels steadily increasing with each result.
HbA1c May 2015 - 78 (12.2/9%?)
2g Metformin S/R and newly prescribed Alogliptin 25mg (18/6/15)
18/6/15 - Weight 89kg - held steady for 2 years but needs to drop! BMI 31.63
Proud to be an ex-smoker - 4 year anniversary 13/7/15
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