Any Type 2 users successfully using metformin? I need encouragement! Seriously contemplating taking metformin.
What about side effects?
I have no experience of Diabetes meds, but I prefer to avoid all meds if there is an acceptable alternate solution.
I don't see any HbA1c levels for you, nor anything about your BMI or any Diabetic symptoms. Have you done your Profile yet? - Or is it just me being thick?
It is early days, but I am getting good results (on the BG test meter) from Low Carb, High Fat diet. I say diet, but is more of a lifestyle since I am not restricting my eating at all. My doctor gave me until late July to improve my HbA1c before discussing possible medication. If necessary I am prepared to do more regular IF as well as the LCHF to avoid more meds and stay down on my recently reduced dose of statins.
I am eating much more Cheese, nuts, eggs, Oily fish, non-processed meat, avocado, leafy and cruciferous veg. There are many good low carb veg to choose from, though fruit is a little harder.