I was diagnosed as having T2D end of April 2016 as my blood glucose was 6.7%. I had been warned that I was pre-diabetic before that but we still celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary in Barbados early March 2016. This was all-inclusive so the alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails were being well sampled! Having been given the 6.7% reading I was put on Metformin 2 x 500mg (after one week at 1 x 500mg). In July my next HbA1C blood test was 5.9% and the Metformin was reduced to 1 x 500mg. I have just had my next HbA1C test and the result is 41 (new system of measurement) which I believe is the same 5.9%.
I have lost 2 stone in weight which I believe is due to a low-carb diet and smaller portions rather than the medication. My surgery have just told me the result is "Normal". I assume I am doing OK but wondered if the medication was necessary and should I seek an appointment at the Surgery. I have also been on the X-Pert 6 week diabetic course.
I have lost 2 stone in weight which I believe is due to a low-carb diet and smaller portions rather than the medication. My surgery have just told me the result is "Normal". I assume I am doing OK but wondered if the medication was necessary and should I seek an appointment at the Surgery. I have also been on the X-Pert 6 week diabetic course.