Recent Content by Sharra

I had reactive hypoglycemia that got steadily worse over 15 years. (I didn't really understand what it was). I used to always carry sweets around with me. Then I was diagnosed with diabetes. I immediately did low carb to control blood sugar, but still got occasional hypos. When I switched to...

I eat breakfast usually an hour or so after getting up. I could try eating immediately. I'm female, so yes I think you're right, I'm not over in the ratios. I'll try to push for a c-peptide when I speak to them again, but she was adamant I can't have one. I think I'll have to get it done...

Thanks for the replies. More info, the 50 hba1c was before the Alogliptin, the alogliptin brought the morning spikes down to around 9, and I was seeing down to 6 in the afternoon. It was only because I've been wearing a Libre for a few months and could prove those higher numbers that the DN gave...

I wonder if anyone can help me. I recently tried alogliptin on top of my metformin, but had to stop as it pushed my heart rate up. I spoke to DN yesterday and she just says there's nothing else she can give me. I have hba1c of 50, but see numbers up to 10- 12 all morning despite eating keto...

Sadly I don't have that option unless I pay privately, and it will be a real struggle to afford that.

I'm really hoping someone can help. Im T2 for 13 years. On metformin and have recently started alogliptin. I eat a keto diet. (t1 antibodies are negative). My fasting is anywhere between 9-11. And takes about 6 hrs to come down. Occasionally down to 6, but still usually above 7 most of the...