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<blockquote data-quote="Grateful" data-source="post: 1611095" data-attributes="member: 438800"><p>I agree with [USER=21149]@Daibell[/USER]. If you are in your 30s (early 30s?) and with your HbA1c in the diabetes range, there is a possibility that you might have Type 1 diabetes (rather than the much more common Type 2). This is important because the treatment and long-range management are quite different. It might be worth asking your doctors about this.</p><p></p><p>But assuming you have Type 2, with an HbA1c of 7% and already taking Metformin, you have a good opportunity of bringing down your HbA1c to pre-diabetic or non-diabetic levels with the right diet. Exercise helps too, but diet is key.</p><p></p><p>Many forum members who have similar "numbers" to yours have had good success with a low-carbohydrate diet. (I am one of them. Take a look at my signature below.) I am very surprised that your doctor apparently gave no dietary advice, however I think you should consider giving it a go, if your medical circumstances permit. It does not work for everyone, but in my opinion is worth a try.</p><p></p><p>Some of us did it using diet/exercise only and without Metformin or other drugs. Others found that they could eliminate or reduce the drugs eventually, with the right diet. We are all different and, to a large extent, it is up to you. (This is a bit different from a lot of other diseases where there is not much you can do for yourself and depend largely on "medical treatment").</p><p></p><p>The "low-carb" method may get some pushback from your doctor, unfortunately. This website is a good place to become informed about the alternatives.</p><p></p><p>Once again, welcome.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Grateful, post: 1611095, member: 438800"] I agree with [USER=21149]@Daibell[/USER]. If you are in your 30s (early 30s?) and with your HbA1c in the diabetes range, there is a possibility that you might have Type 1 diabetes (rather than the much more common Type 2). This is important because the treatment and long-range management are quite different. It might be worth asking your doctors about this. But assuming you have Type 2, with an HbA1c of 7% and already taking Metformin, you have a good opportunity of bringing down your HbA1c to pre-diabetic or non-diabetic levels with the right diet. Exercise helps too, but diet is key. Many forum members who have similar "numbers" to yours have had good success with a low-carbohydrate diet. (I am one of them. Take a look at my signature below.) I am very surprised that your doctor apparently gave no dietary advice, however I think you should consider giving it a go, if your medical circumstances permit. It does not work for everyone, but in my opinion is worth a try. Some of us did it using diet/exercise only and without Metformin or other drugs. Others found that they could eliminate or reduce the drugs eventually, with the right diet. We are all different and, to a large extent, it is up to you. (This is a bit different from a lot of other diseases where there is not much you can do for yourself and depend largely on "medical treatment"). The "low-carb" method may get some pushback from your doctor, unfortunately. This website is a good place to become informed about the alternatives. Once again, welcome. [/QUOTE]
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