Blood sugars

Lordbean1

Member
Messages
10
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Guys can I ask for some advice

Been t2 now for 6 months and taking Sr metformin last week or so my usher have been high 20 and even into the 30s

Can’t get testing kit from gp, long term sick so tight budgets

Low carb diet so I’m doing all I can my other disabilities stop me doing a lot of exercise
 

Arab Horse

Well-Known Member
Messages
884
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Not sure where you live but as I understand it in the UK you are entitled to free prescriptions if you have diabetes. You need to ask to see a different Dr if your glucose is that high and nothing is being done. It amounts to medical negligence and is disastrous for your long term health. Go back and insist on getting some medical help or a referral. I am fortunate in that I was a biochemist so I monitor myself closely (with the odd lapse) and discuss my care with my DN.
 

Resurgam

Expert
Messages
9,849
Type of diabetes
Type 2 (in remission!)
Treatment type
Diet only
A low carb diet had an immediate effect on my BG levels, so I think you might need some reassessment - and perhaps insulin in order to reduce those really rather concerning levels. Six months on a low carb diet and I was no longer in the diabetes or even prediabetes ranges.