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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
I was diagnosed about 4 months ago, with an HbA1C of 67, and advidsed to go low-carb straight away, and to start on Metformin. I've been working very hard with the carbs but, oh how I miss the chocolate!
I recently had another blood test, and the diabetes nurse just phoned. My HbA1C has dropped to 40. I've been testing my glucose three times a day, and have been averaging 6.9, with a single high of 9.9 some weeks ago, lows down to 3.4. I complained of feeling lightheaded, almost fainting when I stood up, from about 4pm. She asked when my lowest readings were, I said late afternoon, down to maybe 4 or so. She said, well there you go - low blood sugar. Have a biscuit.
She said I should continue with Metformin, but could cautiously introduce some bread and chips, but not sugar.
So I'm delighted with my progress, even though I've gone from 11 stone down to 9, though she said that was expected. Some bread and chips should bring it up somewhat.
I recently had another blood test, and the diabetes nurse just phoned. My HbA1C has dropped to 40. I've been testing my glucose three times a day, and have been averaging 6.9, with a single high of 9.9 some weeks ago, lows down to 3.4. I complained of feeling lightheaded, almost fainting when I stood up, from about 4pm. She asked when my lowest readings were, I said late afternoon, down to maybe 4 or so. She said, well there you go - low blood sugar. Have a biscuit.
She said I should continue with Metformin, but could cautiously introduce some bread and chips, but not sugar.
So I'm delighted with my progress, even though I've gone from 11 stone down to 9, though she said that was expected. Some bread and chips should bring it up somewhat.