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Type 2 After reversal

flexi06

flexi06

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373
Location
stevenage, herts
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Hi, I am close to reversing this but know it will alway be there. My question is, after you get bg down to normal levels consistently, and have adapted your lifestyle, how often do you recommend testing? In case worsening of insulin resistance etc.
Thanks
 
I have had non diabetic HbA1cs for my last three readings so I consider myself very well controlled (in Remission was the best description available here in my opinion). I test minimum of four times a day, before and after breakfast and before and after dinner. I feed the results into the MySugr app which gives a predicted HbA1c which I like to keep an eye on, especially now my next HbA1c at the Drs isn’t til August. I test more often if I’m ill, trying new food, under a lot of stress or anything I think might affect my levels adversely. I know I may test more than some people but it is my incentive to keep my numbers well controlled, I love a bit of number crunching at the end of the week! :joyful:
 
I have had an HbA1c under 46 for nearly 4 years, and have normal levels before and after food on my finger prick tests. I continue to follow the same low carb diet, no medication. I still test every day, usually about 6 times, and keep detailed records and graphs. I also wear a Libre sensor from time to time. (I am wearing one at the moment). Testing and record keeping are what keep me motivated. I also still keep a basic food diary
 
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I’ve been happy with my Hba1c for 3? 4? years now, and rather than do daily glucometer testing, I usually use a Freestyle Libre sensor every 2-3 months. It gives me 24/7 readings for a period of 2 weeks. I don’t test at other times unless I feel odd.

Each sensor is approx £50 so it works out around £5 a week.
 
I think I've been fairly controlled for a couple of years and for the last two I've only tested for my FBG and sometimes when I may have (i) eaten too much, (ii) eaten the wrong things or (iii) fasted too long...
 
I'm only 6 months in with 2 'well controlled diabetic' HbA1c results under 40. I don't feel confident enough to go without testing so I usually test fasting, pre- and post evening meal (my heaviest carb meal). I do allow myself a day off occasionally when I know I'm having an early start, long day, late finish and stressful time. Testing on a day like this would only stress me more as I'm pretty sure my readings would be high but outside of my control.
 
I have followed the same basic regime all the way through.

I like to test most days, always at around the same time so I can gauge it against my “normal”
 
I read somewhere that neuropathy, nerve damage, can occur even with good bgs, is that true? I generally sit around 5.5 or 100
 
Nearly five years in, James doesn't test. We know what we eat (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese, cream, butter, Greek yoghurt, nuts and seeds, vegetables (but not the starchy ones), occasional pulses in small quantities) and drink (water, black coffee, various teas without milk, red wine). There is no lack of variety in our meals, but as the ingredients are all from the basic, real food list, there's no need to keep testing them. He takes no diabetes meds and continues to have HbA1c's in the 30's.
Sally
 
Ragmar said:
I read somewhere that neuropathy, nerve damage, can occur even with good bgs, is that true? I generally sit around 5.5 or 100
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True enough. I have neuropathy in my toes and fingers despite good control of BG and HbA1c always 6 or under. It isn't very bad and I can live with it as long as it doesn't progress. Neurologist, GP and immunologist still can't decide whether T2 was the cause or not. I'm currently looking into Metformin and it's effects re B12. Could be a red herring or maybe not.
Glenn
 
I've had levels between 40 and the odd 45 for four years now and still (and will always) eat a very low carb diet. I usually test regularly still. As far as I (and my GP) are concerned, I'm "well controlled" - for me "reversal " can work both ways - what goes down and also be reversed back in the opposite direction again, if I don't keep firm tabs on those glucose levels. And for me it's not simply a matter of what I eat, other often uncontrollable things can also affect my glucose, and I need to be aware of their potential impact too.

Robbity
 
Brunneria said:
Have a look at the www.bloodsugar101.com website
Lots of information there on this, with discussions of various studies. :)
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This is what I needed, thank you. And it makes sense, last night I went out with friends and ate this salad bowl, I wasn't able to test an hour after because I was out but I'm pretty sure I was over 8 and two hours after 6.4

I'm going to continue reading through this forum and that website.
 
Wow fantastic answers and info, thanks everybody- I’m gonna check out the link @Brunneria, very good points@Robbity, I forgot about the other factors for a moment apart from diet. It seems regular testing is the way forward- shame the nhs won’t provide test strips ☹️ also gonna check out the neuropathy topic and mysugar app - also I’m not quite as close as I thought lol (a little naive newby lol) I reckoned a couple of week at between 4 and 7 but now I know better. I know it’s for EVER now, I appreciate all your answers,as always. I think testing will motivate me and keep me on track. Thanks everybody xx
 
flexi06 said:
how often do you recommend testing?
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Hi Flexi,
After reading everyone else's responses I guess its as little or as much as you want what ever your comfortable with, got to assume the more comfortable you get with your numbers, the less you will want to test.

I have never tested,
Every time I was tested at the Dr's the numbers were going down so I took that to mean I was heading in the right direction and left it at that. I know for some people it's a hugely beneficial in controlling this condition of ours. Keep testing for as long as you feel it's helping.

You said you feel like your close to reversing T2 that's great mate. :joyful:
So I'm going to let you in my little secret this is what I use to "see what condition my condition is in" a mirror.

Sound flippant I know, but its the gods honest truth I can still see a bit of a paunch so I haven't reached my goal yet no matter what the numbers say. My blood test came back this week and they were good and I am pleased with that but the mirror tells me different. :meh:

This is not vanity, I am a self-confessed narcissist have you got any idea how hard it is to be a fat narcissist, but I managed. :cool:

My goal is drain my liver of fat.
If I still have a beer belly then I am still "fat on the inside". ;)
:bag:
 
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@There is no Spoon no it doesn’t sound flippant- it’s probably pretty accurate but as much as I really hate being fat, it was never enough before - I think I need immediate results and the testing seems to be a good fit for me. It looks like you were right in the “do whatever suits you” I was very encouraged by the ongoing testers who still consistently test despite having lowered their numbers- looks like that’s the way for me, possibly 1 or 2 a day and more if anything unusual is eaten or felt or experienced. Thanx again all for the input
 
Crocodile said:
True enough. I have neuropathy in my toes and fingers despite good control of BG and HbA1c always 6 or under. It isn't very bad and I can live with it as long as it doesn't progress. Neurologist, GP and immunologist still can't decide whether T2 was the cause or not. I'm currently looking into Metformin and it's effects re B12. Could be a red herring or maybe not.
Glenn
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@Crocodile could you let me know if you discover anything interesting please.
 
flexi06 said:
“do whatever suits you”
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Your so right,
too many times in life people will tell you this worked for me so you have to do it my way.
There are many way's to Amarillo (although Jimmy Savile in the video seems inappropriate now) o_O

So my advice is find the way that works for you and keep doing it.

But always remember.
Your listing to the advice of a full grown man who can't walk through a set of sliding doors with out pretending I opened then using the force. ;)
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I myself use fairy magic and a little splaying of fingers when I go through automatic doors so you are not alone lol
 
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