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<blockquote data-quote="viviennem" data-source="post: 344915" data-attributes="member: 31282"><p>I agree with hanadr - I see no reason why blood glucose levels in the non-diabetic range should be bad for a Type 2. That's what I aim for. My HbA1c is consistently in the lower 5s range and my GP is fine with it. </p><p></p><p>I am on 3 x 500mg Metformin daily, and want to stay on them because they suit me, and because of the protective effect they have against strokes/CVD. I won't take statins. My GP has never suggested stopping them or even reducing the dose, though he won't put the dosage up! (yes, I did ask!).</p><p></p><p>It was dificult for diabetics in the past to control their BGs as well as we can now, and all the figures "they" quote are based on previous evidence - even if it's quite recently previous. With improving medications and understanding, I see no reason why some of us at least can't achieve tight control, and I think our GPs should be pleased with us when we do.</p><p></p><p>Finally - the higher the HbA1c the more likelyhood of complications later on. Isn't it best for us - and the NHS costs - to keep within non-diabetic levels as long as we possibly can. It's cheaper to give you metformin than for you to have an amputation!</p><p></p><p>Viv 8)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="viviennem, post: 344915, member: 31282"] I agree with hanadr - I see no reason why blood glucose levels in the non-diabetic range should be bad for a Type 2. That's what I aim for. My HbA1c is consistently in the lower 5s range and my GP is fine with it. I am on 3 x 500mg Metformin daily, and want to stay on them because they suit me, and because of the protective effect they have against strokes/CVD. I won't take statins. My GP has never suggested stopping them or even reducing the dose, though he won't put the dosage up! (yes, I did ask!). It was dificult for diabetics in the past to control their BGs as well as we can now, and all the figures "they" quote are based on previous evidence - even if it's quite recently previous. With improving medications and understanding, I see no reason why some of us at least can't achieve tight control, and I think our GPs should be pleased with us when we do. Finally - the higher the HbA1c the more likelyhood of complications later on. Isn't it best for us - and the NHS costs - to keep within non-diabetic levels as long as we possibly can. It's cheaper to give you metformin than for you to have an amputation! Viv 8) [/QUOTE]
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