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A year ago I was diagnosed type 2 with hba1c at 91. 3 months later 50, and now a year later, Hba1c is 39! All due to strict diet. However, I am due soon for a triple bypass and the mitral valve replacement at John Radcliff hospital. Hopefully it will help to regain my mobility. Sent from...

Now down to 10 stone 5lb 8oz / 66Kg. Height 5" 5' / 166 cm.

Had to buy new trousers due weight loss, from 44" waist down to 38". That's achieved in 5 months. BMI 24.6 :thumbup:

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I have just changed over from 2 x 500 mg Metformin per day to 1 x 500 mg Glucophage SR per day. What a difference! Glucose levels are still good, (HBA1c 50) and feeling so much better. :thumbup:

Just changed over to Glucophage SR 500 mg (1 per day) from the dreaded 2 Metformin daily, after complaining to the DN about the nasty side effects I had to put up with for months. I think there is a marked improvement already in well being.

BMI this morning is 24.9 (normal weight). Blood Glucose level is 5.5 Average 6.5 for 30 days. :thumbup: Changed over to Glucophage SR 1 x 500 mg daily, reduced from 2 x 500 mg metformin which was hell.

Example: Dinner today, 1 slice Burgen bread 1 small piece of smoked mackerel, tomato, cucumber, green pepper cup of tea 2 hours after - glucose level 5.4

Low carb, (less than 100 gr a day) low fat, veggies, salads, 1 slice of burgen bread a day, fruits, {apples, berries] fish twice a week, chicken or lean pork, no red meat, no alcohol, and small portions! Average glucose level for 30 days (SD Codefree) 6.5

Strict diet, eating the right things, + Metformin 2 x 500 mg. Switching to Glucophage SR from next week, because Metformin is giving me hell. :crazy:

I was diagnosed T2 in June with a starting HBA1c of 91 Today, after 4 months the HBA1c is down to 50. Weight loss of 12 Kilos. BMI now is 25.2 Rather pleasd with the results. :thumbup:

The DN changed my meds to Glucophage SR Don't have to take Merformin any more. See how it works out.

Same here, but without the diarrhea, it makes me very unwell, and causing stomach pains. I am seeing the DN at midday today, and will ask to change the medication. It is hell every time I take the **** thing.

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I think I will ditch the brown rice all together and get the Basmati rice. Since I eat only little portions of rice (40 gr) once or twice a month, it should not be too bad. Thanks for all the input. :thumbup:

Thanks for the replies. I think the best approach is to cook a batch, cool it and freeze it in portions as suggested. Plus, I think that the freezing will further "tenderize" the rice. Unfortunately, Tesco's in my town only has the one type brown rice. Maybe I need a closer look.

I have switched to brown rice, because it is said to be better for diabetes, but I cannot get on with it. First of all, I have to cook it for a long time, like 50 minutes, and it is still feels like not cooked enough, and I do not like the texture and taste. :thumbdown: How do you cook it...

Diagnosed Type 2 in June this year, with BG level 16 mmol /L Average for last 30 day - before meals 7 mmol /L, after meals 6.5 mmol /L (according to my SD Codefree) Also lost 2 stone, and now only 6 lbs over the BMI normal weight. I think I have done well. :thumbup:

There are a range of sugar substitutes in supermarkets, in powdered form, sold in jars, usually 75 gr. Prices differ, Tesco's own is £1.00, Canderel, Stevia, and others, a bit more expensive. Take your pick. They can be used by the spoonful, I use them in desserts, or can be used in baking...

Testing 6 times a day until there is a steady improvement in the BG levels. (type 2, recently diagnosed) I am having my first Hba1c test in 2 days time, cross fingers that it is coming down. I bought the Codefree meter as the strips are the cheapest available. Checking on the NHS charts...