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<blockquote data-quote="JoKalsbeek" data-source="post: 2074406" data-attributes="member: 401801"><p>I had a quick read about the meds you're on, and the medication for psoriasis which you were on, lists diabetic symptoms or worsened diabetes as a side effect. Could be why things got so bad so fast, and could also mean you'll improve over time, as you've gone off it. So switching to methotrexate is a good thing for you right now. As for metformin: It tells your liver not to dump as much glucose as it normally would (by about 75%). Insulin tackles the bloodsugars from both what you ingest as well as your liver's dumped glucose, but if your liver calms down some (which is where the metormin comes in) could make a difference in how much you need. The less you need, the better, especially since you're a T2 with insulin resistance. The more you use, the more insensitive you become, and you want to avoid making that worse. They tested you for T1 because they needd to rule it out, it's a good thing that test got done.</p><p></p><p>I don't know whether your pancreas is still producing insulin by itself, but when things calm down a little and your body stabilises a bit, you could look into a dietary change to assist your body. Since carbs are a problem for T2's, and they are an inflammatory macronutrient which probably doesn't do your psoriasis a whole lot of good either, it may be something to look into. Or not. I do think right now you need to keep things as stress-free as possible, get some rest, get into a regular flow, and go from there. You might want to read The Diabetes Code by Dr. Jason Fung, as there's a whole lot of answers in there to questions you don't even know you have yet. I know the feeling of coming away with more questions than answers after an appointment. It helps if you read up in advance, so you know what to ask, and understand the answers given. It's a lot to deal with, but give yourself a little time eh.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p><p>Jo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoKalsbeek, post: 2074406, member: 401801"] I had a quick read about the meds you're on, and the medication for psoriasis which you were on, lists diabetic symptoms or worsened diabetes as a side effect. Could be why things got so bad so fast, and could also mean you'll improve over time, as you've gone off it. So switching to methotrexate is a good thing for you right now. As for metformin: It tells your liver not to dump as much glucose as it normally would (by about 75%). Insulin tackles the bloodsugars from both what you ingest as well as your liver's dumped glucose, but if your liver calms down some (which is where the metormin comes in) could make a difference in how much you need. The less you need, the better, especially since you're a T2 with insulin resistance. The more you use, the more insensitive you become, and you want to avoid making that worse. They tested you for T1 because they needd to rule it out, it's a good thing that test got done. I don't know whether your pancreas is still producing insulin by itself, but when things calm down a little and your body stabilises a bit, you could look into a dietary change to assist your body. Since carbs are a problem for T2's, and they are an inflammatory macronutrient which probably doesn't do your psoriasis a whole lot of good either, it may be something to look into. Or not. I do think right now you need to keep things as stress-free as possible, get some rest, get into a regular flow, and go from there. You might want to read The Diabetes Code by Dr. Jason Fung, as there's a whole lot of answers in there to questions you don't even know you have yet. I know the feeling of coming away with more questions than answers after an appointment. It helps if you read up in advance, so you know what to ask, and understand the answers given. It's a lot to deal with, but give yourself a little time eh. Good luck! Jo [/QUOTE]
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