GX4000
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I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in July 2016, my HbA1c was a frankly bonkers 108! I was put on 2 x 500mg Metformin and given the talk about the consequences.
Unfortunately my GP was shedding patients from outside their catchment area (I had been with them 40+ years) and had to find a new surgery. This at a time when I really needed support and some kind of testing routine.
In the meantime I went fully LCHF, combined with daily intermittent fasting (not eating 8pm to noon). Did my homework and tried to make some big changes to my lifestyle and attitude. I was very strict on myself at first but gradually relaxed and got into a healthier routine. Baked goods were out, no pasta, no beer. Mind you I was still having a bottle of wine now and again, and a few squares of chocolate with a cup of tea. I'm no angel!
Eventually I got to see my new GP in November 2016, shortly after having my first blood test in 4 months and eventually had a call from the diabetics nurse.
She started the conversation by saying "I don't know what you've been doing but these test results are amazing!" - I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
My HbA1c had gone down from 108 to 37. I'd lost over 2 stone in weight. However there was an upward trend in my cholesterol.
She took me off the Metformin and urged me to carry on as I was, have another test in six months!
On the run up to Christmas I prepared myself for the worst, but whilst I let go a little bit I managed to get through clinging to the back of the LCHF wagon. Incidentally I gave in to temptation and bought some bread, the first loaf I'd bought since June 2016, had a cheese and ham sandwich. Woke up the next day with the worst acid indigestion. That put me off bread totally.
Anyway, it's nearly February 2017 and I'm back in the flow after he Christmas break. My weight went up slightly but has settled at a point, going up or down a couple of pounds a week, generally down though.
Sorry to bang on but when I was diagnosed and heard all the tales of doom I was really worried and never thought I'd be able to get a handle on it. This was my chance to really make a difference and avoid long-term health problems. Since coming off the Metformin I feel even better. It was giving me weird chest pains and headaches. There's room for improvement, could be doing more exercise, and my cholesterol needs looking at, but generally it's not bad, if I do say so myself.
Sorry to waffle, I wanted to share this good feeling.
Thanks for reading.
Unfortunately my GP was shedding patients from outside their catchment area (I had been with them 40+ years) and had to find a new surgery. This at a time when I really needed support and some kind of testing routine.
In the meantime I went fully LCHF, combined with daily intermittent fasting (not eating 8pm to noon). Did my homework and tried to make some big changes to my lifestyle and attitude. I was very strict on myself at first but gradually relaxed and got into a healthier routine. Baked goods were out, no pasta, no beer. Mind you I was still having a bottle of wine now and again, and a few squares of chocolate with a cup of tea. I'm no angel!
Eventually I got to see my new GP in November 2016, shortly after having my first blood test in 4 months and eventually had a call from the diabetics nurse.
She started the conversation by saying "I don't know what you've been doing but these test results are amazing!" - I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
My HbA1c had gone down from 108 to 37. I'd lost over 2 stone in weight. However there was an upward trend in my cholesterol.
She took me off the Metformin and urged me to carry on as I was, have another test in six months!
On the run up to Christmas I prepared myself for the worst, but whilst I let go a little bit I managed to get through clinging to the back of the LCHF wagon. Incidentally I gave in to temptation and bought some bread, the first loaf I'd bought since June 2016, had a cheese and ham sandwich. Woke up the next day with the worst acid indigestion. That put me off bread totally.
Anyway, it's nearly February 2017 and I'm back in the flow after he Christmas break. My weight went up slightly but has settled at a point, going up or down a couple of pounds a week, generally down though.
Sorry to bang on but when I was diagnosed and heard all the tales of doom I was really worried and never thought I'd be able to get a handle on it. This was my chance to really make a difference and avoid long-term health problems. Since coming off the Metformin I feel even better. It was giving me weird chest pains and headaches. There's room for improvement, could be doing more exercise, and my cholesterol needs looking at, but generally it's not bad, if I do say so myself.
Sorry to waffle, I wanted to share this good feeling.
Thanks for reading.
