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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Stephen Lewis" data-source="post: 2145333" data-attributes="member: 479176">See below for the progression of my T2 from Metformin, to insulin and Metformin in 13 years, and my regression to just Metformin in less than a year. I am now at a point where my bg drops below 4.0 4 or 5 times a week, often at nighttime and rarely goes above 8.5 even after meals and only when I know I am doing something 'special' such as fish and chips. My current average is running at 5.8, 24/7/30 so I am watching what happens if I increase my carbs above my target of 50 gms per day. Right now my body has no issues dealing with the increase and the average is still decreasing with few spikes over 8.5. When I have something with higher carbs because my bg is low, there is usually a very rapid drop often to below the previous low within an hour.So yes it is possible for a T2 to get off insulin but as we all say 'we are all different' and we can only give information about what works for ourselves. For me - LC (not trying for HF), exercise (at gym weightlifting and lots of walking), FS Libre (to get continuous and diet specific information), lots of info from T2s on this forum (that kept me motivated) and prayer at Church (whatever it takes).My doctor said I was doing so well I could delay my quarterly A1C test. The diabetic clinic cancelled my appointment because I did not need them anymore. I have now made a doctor's appointment, have to wait another 5 weeks, to see if there is any test that will say if my pancreas is now working properly (cured) or if I still need to control my diet but perhaps at an increased carb level (remission). Any information about my current status and how to deal with it is greatly appreciated.</blockquote>

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