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  1. DominicLaiYew

    Update - 3 month hba1c - forum support

    Hi, did you reverse you high BG with just Diet & Exercise alone? Keen to know more
  2. DominicLaiYew

    need help reducing blood sugars

    Hi there, you really need to see a doctor (like yesterday), don't delay for whatever reason. You'll get all you need to know from this website & with Meds, DIET ( important) & exercise you'll be able to reduce the level by 60% soon. Good luck & get moving!
  3. DominicLaiYew

    Interaction of Beta Blockers with Metformin?

    Hi members, I have had elevated BP for about 5 years since 2010 & recently with a modified lifestyle, diet & intense running i have managed to get it down from an average of 150/90 to 130/80 in that region since late 2015. I was on Apo-Atenolol , a beta blocker all this while until i stop taking...
  4. DominicLaiYew

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Hi members, My fastings BG were in the region of 13-15 when diagnosed in Jan 2106, now with a modified diet & intense exercise, i have managed to bring it down to a consistent 6-7.5 mmol/L I am looking to improve on these numbers quickly but my BG seemed to have plateau these 2 months at this...
  5. DominicLaiYew

    Type 2 High fasting bg level

    hi there, mine were about 14-15 when i was 1st diagnosed in Jan of this year, with a strict low carb diet & intense exercise of running 40km weekly, i have brought it down to 7-8 on most mornngs. I still miss my target of 5-6 FASTING levels & still working hard to achieve that. Any suggestion...
  6. DominicLaiYew

    Eggs & T2- Should we eat them at all?

    Hello members! Just read an article from Nutrition .com ( aka: Dr. Colin T Campbell's web) advocating that eggs are actually bad for us T2 people. Now this has got me really confused as i have recently read a medical article saying that egg are great source of protein & good as a combination to...
  7. DominicLaiYew

    Type 2 Advice on Meds

    Hi all, I like to see if i could help me out with this question. Newly diagnose as T2 since Jan 2016 & on Metfomin 500mg twice daily On a very reduce card diet about 200 g daily in one meal, then veg & red-meats On HIT exercises 5 time weekly for 1-2 hours Last HaB1c was 8.0 ( och!) I monitor...
  8. DominicLaiYew

    high morning levels

    Hello all, I have the same problem of elevated fasting BG levels. After battling with many try's & errors over my 120 days, reading many useful articles & took in some suggestions from...
  9. DominicLaiYew

    Trying without medication

    hi there, very impressed with your success & wanted to ask how did you do it without medication? My wrap sheet below: Diagnosed in Jan 2016 as T2 with constant BG levels at 15-18 mmol/L on Mets 500 mg 2 times daily Now on a moderate low Carb diet, still experimenting as it involves " a...
  10. DominicLaiYew

    Gliclazide dose too high?

    Hello there! I am amazed that your doctor put you on the maximum dosage 320 mg, did he say why? Just switched myself from Mets 500 mg twice daily to Diamicron 80 mg (once daily) & my BG responded better to this!! & i was experimenting myself Making me wonder if my doctor actually know what they...
  11. DominicLaiYew

    Cheat day

    Hi there, Yes i do. Once my BG readings are constant at 5-8 for 3 to 4 days i give myself a holiday with more beers & some other indulgence that i love. Then i go back to the treadmill of life! What's life if u cannot enjoy what you love??
  12. DominicLaiYew

    Gliclazide tablets

    Hello all, I am writing to get your opinion & advice on Gliclazide 80mg that i am now taking & maybe some information on the dosage. Here are my facts: Newly diagnose Jan 2016 & have been on Met 500mg x2 daily ( about 80 days) Initial BGs levels were at 15-18 mmol/L Controlling BG levels via...
  13. DominicLaiYew

    What was your Hba1c when you were put on metformin?

    Hi, i was diagnosed with T2 at a FBG reading of 18mmol/L in Jan this year. With Mets ( 500x2) & intensive exercise & a low carb diet , i managed to bring this down to close to 6-7 consistently on most days, unless i "give myself a break & binge eat". I like to know your success on how you...
  14. DominicLaiYew

    Off Metformin(!)

    Hi Anna, Thanks.I'll be working harder to achieve my targets the next test. Like said, moments define you...
  15. DominicLaiYew

    Off Metformin(!)

    Hi there, saw your HbA1c reading when you first started & how you managed to reduce it by 1/2 in a few months. Wanted if you could share your success method with me. I am a newbie T2DM since Jan 2106 & just got my test result back today at 8.0! Very worried ( & disappointing) how to do better...
  16. DominicLaiYew

    Off Metformin(!)

    Hi there, saw your HbA1c reading when you first started & how you managed to reduce it by 1/2 in a few months. Wanted if you could share your success method with me. I am a newbie T2DM since Jan 2106 & just got my test result back today at 8.0! Very worried ( & disappointing) how to do better...
  17. DominicLaiYew

    Type 2 How to lower fasting levels.

    Hello all, I hate morning readings & the fact that my fasting levels are still 6.5 -8.0. ( albeit down from highs of 14 90 days ago) Have been doing all the right 'things' eating little carbs, exercising, & taking some protein before i sleep. It seems my liver doesn't want to cooperate with me...
  18. DominicLaiYew

    Metformin

    Hi David, I have been on Mets for about 70 days after being a newly diagnosed, i find Metoformin effect on me the also have a lower impact as my BG goes down( usually i notice )2 or 3 points after 3 hours of a meal. The effect on my BG serms slower & more stable. However, i switched to DIAMICRON...
  19. DominicLaiYew

    Hba1c down from 86(12.3) to 38(5.6) in 3 months diet and exercise only and the love of this forum

    Hi there, The achievement is outstanding, DID you omit almost 90% of carbs? How did you stay full? I tried omitting about 70% of carbs & found that a BIG challenge. Did you doctors clear you hyper condition for good? Love to hear more.
  20. DominicLaiYew

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Hi all, Doing the LCHF diet & exercises to manage my BG, down from high 15's to now 7-8 during the day ( after 60 days) with great discipline & diet controls, but the fasting number seem not reachable at a constant 7-8. ( eating a small t-spoon peanut butter or sip of aple cider vinegar)...