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  1. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    well I read the leaflet and then went on line and it turns out i can't take now anyway as there is a dangerous interaction with Topamax which I...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Dec 18, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  2. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    A new Question. I opened the metformin 500mg box and read the leaflet. It says clearly 'don't use this medication if you are on a VLCD or diet...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Dec 17, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  3. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    I chose HbA1c of 43 as a target to get me under the '48' they say is diabetes. I just don't want to be on meds if I can do remission by losing...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Dec 15, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  4. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    Hiya. I do hope so. I am feeling a bit down after the doctor told me this evening that 'there was no such thing as remission just control'. But I...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Dec 14, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  5. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    My cousin is a GP and he said almost exactly what you said. he is shocked by my GP's odd attitude to patient care (he's angry about my text...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Dec 10, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  6. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    so to answer you - after amonth of dieting my HbA1C is now 49 from my original 55. after a month. But they are still going to stick me on...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Dec 9, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  7. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    Hey all. So after a month of dieting, my HbA1C has gone from 55 to 49! But the doctor now wants to put me on Metformin. I'd rather wait another...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Dec 8, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  8. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    Hello, I did low carb in 2015 for about a year and it was amazing. I just fell out of doing it because I live with a plump Geordie who cooks lots...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Nov 28, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  9. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    Hello! thanks for tips. when I get rid of 10-15kg (christmas?) I am going to reintroduce a low GI regime. I have clearly been poisoning myself...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Nov 28, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  10. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    Update: am now 4.5kg lost and and feeling hopeful.
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Nov 21, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  11. MrsDoodle72
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    Newly diagnosed and need help

    Now lost 4.7kg. Starting to feel much better. TArget still 15kg. Doc given me beta blockers for the heart tachy. Looking in mirror, only have one...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Nov 20, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  12. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    BMI is 34 and I'm nearly 100kg (omg) so need to lose quite a bit. I'm using shakes and eating three portions of veg a day as advised. If I feel...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Nov 16, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  13. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    Unfortunately I am BMI 34 so i am working on the premise that I am too fat and am going to change that with the Newcastle Uni diet and a change...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Nov 15, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  14. MrsDoodle72
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    Angry

    when i was pre diabetic they gave me a diet sheet. half was carbs. I binned it and did the Newcastle diet. my issue is what am I do do when I'm...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Nov 15, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  15. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    Thank you. Knowledge levels are growing but I was totally in the dark on this really - so very helpful. I am going to start walking and keep on...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Nov 15, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  16. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    Hi many thanks and yes you have been very helpful and your brother in law's story is inspiring. I am on the Newcastle diet right now and have lost...
    Post by: MrsDoodle72, Nov 15, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  17. MrsDoodle72
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    HBA1C of 55 but doc says no metformin?

    My GP told me two years ago I was prediabetic. I was always going to do that diet again (the Prof Roy Taylor 800 cal low carb) which I'm now...
    Thread by: MrsDoodle72, Nov 15, 2021, 48 replies, in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  18. MrsDoodle72
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    Im on the Prof Roy Taylor diet. Lost 1.6 kg in week one.

    Im on the Prof Roy Taylor diet. Lost 1.6 kg in week one.
    Status Update by MrsDoodle72, Nov 14, 2021
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