I’ve been feeling fed up with the whole cycle as well and just recently was talking to my hairdresser about how I was feeling and she gave me the name of a doctor who is more interested in prevention than meds.
My “fed up” point came when I was wanting to use Ozempic for three months and track my progress. I don’t have weight to lose as I sit at 66kgs. The issue with its non availability became apparent when I went to fill script…..no supply. Time and again I had to pause this drug and so could never get three months on it uninterrupted .
Spoke to my gp and all she said was that nothing else was available that works like it. I told her that I was discontinuing using it and she never offered an alternative plan.
Meanwhile my base levels were rising and I was starting to freak out as I was doing everything I could IF 16/8, keto/low carb etc etc , exercising and so on.
Currently using a continuous monitor that I have to purchase every two weeks
This morning after finally getting in to see him I felt like I was being heard. Prior to the appointment I sent a personal email to him with blood tests etc and background of my diabetes journey so he was aware of every BEFORE I got there.
I was already doing more right than wrong and he was a big believer in Intermittent fasting.
This is what he said,
Intermittent fasting is great, however you need to watch for when it seems like it’s not working anymore in despite of the fact that you are doing what you did in the beginning and it worked .
His advice…..do it for a couple of months and then change it up as the body gets used to and stops responding.
He talked about doing heavier weights and exercising twice a day. First thing to handle the DP and after dinner.
I’ve been taking Janumet once a day and he has doubled it.
He talked about Cortisol production and how stress impacts glucose levels.
He talked about protein requirements daily to maintain muscle mass.. more muscle the more glucose the body has to use to maintain it
etc etc etc. What a breath of fresh air he was.
The reason for this long winded response is that sometimes you have to just move forward…get a second opinion and be pro active in your own health and wellness journey. From experience i can say that if you don’t advocate for yourself who else will?
First step would be to get a handle on your depression so that you can see your way forward.
Take a trusted friend with you to your appointments. Reach out and get some recommendations for a health care professional and get a second opinion.
This forum is excellent for some clarity and support but I feel ultimately you need to either go back to your doctor or get a second opinion.
Sending hugs to you and wishing you all the best

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