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<blockquote data-quote="Bluetit1802" data-source="post: 1304359" data-attributes="member: 94045"><p>Hi and welcome,</p><p></p><p>Are you having some more tests? If the doctors are unsure which type you are they ought to be arranging for you to have a C-Peptide test and a GAD test. These will show if you are Type 1 and whether you need additional medication.</p><p></p><p>Clearly your numbers are too high, but maybe you haven't given your medication time to work properly. Certainly Metformin will have little effect. It helps in some ways, but does very little to lower BS levels. It is mainly an appetite suppressant, although it can help reduce the amount of glucose your liver produces naturally. Even at the maximum dose, it will take a few weeks to accumulate in your body. I can't speak for Alogliptin as I have no real knowledge of this.</p><p></p><p>You mention root veg, but what about grains and rice? Flour and anything made with or containing flour will raise BS levels.</p><p></p><p>I'll tag [USER=25759]@daisy1[/USER] as she will post some very useful information for newcomers. I suggest you read it carefully and follow the links in the post. Meanwhile, do have a good read round the forums, and anything you don't understand, please ask.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluetit1802, post: 1304359, member: 94045"] Hi and welcome, Are you having some more tests? If the doctors are unsure which type you are they ought to be arranging for you to have a C-Peptide test and a GAD test. These will show if you are Type 1 and whether you need additional medication. Clearly your numbers are too high, but maybe you haven't given your medication time to work properly. Certainly Metformin will have little effect. It helps in some ways, but does very little to lower BS levels. It is mainly an appetite suppressant, although it can help reduce the amount of glucose your liver produces naturally. Even at the maximum dose, it will take a few weeks to accumulate in your body. I can't speak for Alogliptin as I have no real knowledge of this. You mention root veg, but what about grains and rice? Flour and anything made with or containing flour will raise BS levels. I'll tag [USER=25759]@daisy1[/USER] as she will post some very useful information for newcomers. I suggest you read it carefully and follow the links in the post. Meanwhile, do have a good read round the forums, and anything you don't understand, please ask. [/QUOTE]
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