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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
Hi All,
Was diagnosed as Type 2 in Feb 2016. Been on 1000Mg Metformin and quickly raised to 2000mg Metformin + Statins within a few weeks.
My original MMOL/L reading was 20+, but by Managing my diet, being very strict (i "Punish Myself" when I've been bad, and eat less for a few days) i am now regularly between 4.2MMOL/L and 7.2 MMOL/L depending on Fasting/Eating, I.e. Controlled. I am in a position where my GP, based on my latest HBA1C test, and Reitnotherapy Results, is happy for me to half the dose of Metformin, with a view to being Metformin free in 6 months (if the results are favourable)
I've done this by being harsh and brutal with myself, being strict on the Carbs, and working through the mental blockers we all face daily - meals are not always boring, but i i do over indulge, i make sure i am very strict over the next 2-3 days. Its not ideal, or right, but it works for me. The cycle of "Punishing myself" when ive been bad, really keeps me focused.
I really hope i can be Dietary controlled only come 2017, but i post this hoping it gives others hope, and understanding that, at the end of the day, we can, if we want, reduce, or reverse diabetes. I think i was lucky, i didn't ignore the symptoms (even though i was really very ill when i was diagnosed) - and i chose to do something about it.
I'm not perfect, but i dont beat myself up with it, but my management of my BG, shows good results, to the extent, that once i figured out what i could / couldnt eat, i was able to maintain a good level, and i still maintain that level today.
Just hope this helps people, and gives them some hope.
Much Love,
Cookie02392
Was diagnosed as Type 2 in Feb 2016. Been on 1000Mg Metformin and quickly raised to 2000mg Metformin + Statins within a few weeks.
My original MMOL/L reading was 20+, but by Managing my diet, being very strict (i "Punish Myself" when I've been bad, and eat less for a few days) i am now regularly between 4.2MMOL/L and 7.2 MMOL/L depending on Fasting/Eating, I.e. Controlled. I am in a position where my GP, based on my latest HBA1C test, and Reitnotherapy Results, is happy for me to half the dose of Metformin, with a view to being Metformin free in 6 months (if the results are favourable)
I've done this by being harsh and brutal with myself, being strict on the Carbs, and working through the mental blockers we all face daily - meals are not always boring, but i i do over indulge, i make sure i am very strict over the next 2-3 days. Its not ideal, or right, but it works for me. The cycle of "Punishing myself" when ive been bad, really keeps me focused.
I really hope i can be Dietary controlled only come 2017, but i post this hoping it gives others hope, and understanding that, at the end of the day, we can, if we want, reduce, or reverse diabetes. I think i was lucky, i didn't ignore the symptoms (even though i was really very ill when i was diagnosed) - and i chose to do something about it.
I'm not perfect, but i dont beat myself up with it, but my management of my BG, shows good results, to the extent, that once i figured out what i could / couldnt eat, i was able to maintain a good level, and i still maintain that level today.
Just hope this helps people, and gives them some hope.
Much Love,
Cookie02392