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    New to this and don't have a clue.

    I'm in the US where everything is pharma, since they pay the doctors. I started at a1c of 7.3 and last year was at 5.9. No meds period. Use low carb high fat diet and lost 40 lbs. Fasting went from 125-138 to 89-112. However, you have to test foods to see those that are bad for you. I'm in the...
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    diabete and metformin

    My clinic tried to put me on Metformin. I told them of my constant back/hip pain and asked about side effects. They said the main one was muscle pain, I asked them if they had heard what I said and they looked at me like I was from outer space. Diet and weight loss has taken my A1c from 7.3 to...
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    Type 2 and normal HbA1c with just diet/exercise

    11 Months ago diagnosed type 2 A1c 7.3. Refused to take meds unless necessary and nurse really ****** at me. Went low carb plus 1 oz apple cider vinegar at night. Last check had A1c of 5.9 and am due for my next check. Nurse still contends that I have to take meds. American medicine is all about...