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LionChild

LionChild

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Birmingham UK
Type of diabetes
Type 1
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I really appreciate this site as I have only recently been diagnosed as diabetic. I am presently not yet on any medication as my doctor is wanted to look at my status a bit more before prescribing. My HbA1c however was 52 last time, and the most recent result I will discover this morning. My fbg yesterday morning was 6.3 which is better than the first one we did a few months ago which was 6.7.

My question today is, how should I understand my results in relation to myself not receiving any medication - in comparison to receiving medication?

If possible I want to avoid any drugs, but know that sometimes that is not possible. Does anyone know anything about the various drugs and possible side effects ? I know nothing about any of this.?
 
LionChild said:
I really appreciate this site as I have only recently been diagnosed as diabetic. I am presently not yet on any medication as my doctor is wanted to look at my status a bit more before prescribing. My HbA1c however was 52 last time, and the most recent result I will discover this morning. My fbg yesterday morning was 6.3 which is better than the first one we did a few months ago which was 6.7.

My question today is, how should I understand my results in relation to myself not receiving any medication - in comparison to receiving medication?

If possible I want to avoid any drugs, but know that sometimes that is not possible. Does anyone know anything about the various drugs and possible side effects ? I know nothing about any of this.?
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I was diagnosed with an Hba1c of 52 and put on Metformin; given no information; and just told to come back after a re-test in three months.

You will know more when you get your result; and, presumably, your doctor will decide what to do then.

It can be quite a distressing and confusing time.
 
LionChild said:
My question today is, how should I understand my results in relation to myself not receiving any medication - in comparison to receiving medication?
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A good source of information on this site. https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/blood-sugar-level-ranges.html It should give you an idea of what to expect from your HbA1c. As for possible side effects of certain drugs, there will be some, and they will affect some people more than others. I rely on Google to tell me side effects and my wife also has a British National Formulary as used by GPs.
 
Doctors used to favour a Diet only approach a first before prescribing Medicine. only when diet did not work. So try a Low Carb High Fat diet Testing before and after each meal to see what food spike your Blood Sugar I find this combined with portion control work and after keeping a food diary for a while you will learn which food You can and cannot eat. Most people who have to take medicine is because they fail to keep up the diet strictly enough and have lapses etc. strict control is needed and Medicine can be avoided. You will find enjoyable food when you understand the diet.
 
Get a print out of your results. Knowledge is very important. So having this info is very handy.
 
LionChild said:
I really appreciate this site as I have only recently been diagnosed as diabetic. I am presently not yet on any medication as my doctor is wanted to look at my status a bit more before prescribing. My HbA1c however was 52 last time, and the most recent result I will discover this morning. My fbg yesterday morning was 6.3 which is better than the first one we did a few months ago which was 6.7.

My question today is, how should I understand my results in relation to myself not receiving any medication - in comparison to receiving medication?

If possible I want to avoid any drugs, but know that sometimes that is not possible. Does anyone know anything about the various drugs and possible side effects ? I know nothing about any of this.?
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With an A1C at 52 I would try LCHF diet and not take the drugs....... make sure you know as much as possible by reading through the many many success stories of people who have turned their illness around.

Remember knowledge is power. Take control as much as possible. Good luck on your adventure
 
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