Recent Content by Troyt

When I was prescribed the metformin my finger prick test was 12.9. I had gone in with high BP and was put on meds for that as well as a prescription for the metformin. Up until about 2 years ago my BS had been on the low normal side

Of course, BG, that makes sense, thanks, no I won't try pull the will over my Drs eyes but want to try and be as informed as possible when I do talk with her, she's a bit conservative when it comes to non drug treatment

Bluetit hi, it was a finger prick test, I imagine the plasma glucose are the blood tests? I get those done because I have high cholesterol and they have measured my sugar then and last one was only 5.4, that's why I'm so anti the diagnosis.

Rom35 hi, what is a BG? Or if it just a typo for BS, blood sugar? I've been measuring my sugar. Can you be diagnosed with 1 random test? I seen to get quite big fluctuations, to my uniformed brain anyway, today for instance I had porridge and fruit for breakfast, a couple of mugs of coffee...

Books 1 thanks for the reply, I guess I'm not too sure what I'm asking but am going to have to go back to my dr with figures as she just wants me on metformin and there are no other options according to her. Obviously I want to give her the lowest readings but it's no good trying to cod myself...

Hi guys, I've read a bit about fasting and bringing your numbers down which I find very interesting. The Dr diagnosed me as t2 diabetic and put me on metformin, I refused the metformin as I have always been prone to low sugar and they diagnosed me on 1 random blood test after I'd eaten a honey...

What is your name? Troy - How old are you? 48 - Are you male or female? male - Which country are you from? Zimbabwe - Which city/area do you live in? Ireland - Are you religious? Yes - Pick three words to describe your personality. annoying, funny, serious - Do you have any pets? dog, cat, fish...