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<blockquote data-quote="HSSS" data-source="post: 2374389" data-attributes="member: 480869"><p>With an hb1ac level of 64 many in here didn’t get diabetes meds prescribed initially and were “allowed” a 3 month trial of lifestyle changes first. Often encouraged, as all prescribing guidelines suggest lifestyle as the first line approach. Whilst definitely diabetic it’s not that high in the scheme of things, especially if you can get it back down reasonably quickly. </p><p></p><p>With your kidney history and the diabetes medication perhaps not being the best choice in that respect (read the label and quote if need be to add weight to your point) perhaps a discussion with your dr agreeing a grace period would be a good idea, removing the risk of dka as well as kidney side effects . </p><p></p><p>Although I personally am a strong believer in that the drs make their recommendations, I ask a lot of questions about side effects, benefits and alternatives and then make my decision. You are allowed to choose not to take them even if he recommends them. You can always go back to them later if need be. </p><p></p><p>and yeah extra meat and cheese in place of bland spuds and pasta. Such an awful choice eh?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HSSS, post: 2374389, member: 480869"] With an hb1ac level of 64 many in here didn’t get diabetes meds prescribed initially and were “allowed” a 3 month trial of lifestyle changes first. Often encouraged, as all prescribing guidelines suggest lifestyle as the first line approach. Whilst definitely diabetic it’s not that high in the scheme of things, especially if you can get it back down reasonably quickly. With your kidney history and the diabetes medication perhaps not being the best choice in that respect (read the label and quote if need be to add weight to your point) perhaps a discussion with your dr agreeing a grace period would be a good idea, removing the risk of dka as well as kidney side effects . Although I personally am a strong believer in that the drs make their recommendations, I ask a lot of questions about side effects, benefits and alternatives and then make my decision. You are allowed to choose not to take them even if he recommends them. You can always go back to them later if need be. and yeah extra meat and cheese in place of bland spuds and pasta. Such an awful choice eh? [/QUOTE]
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