dbr10
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Think I need a JR refresher.
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Diagnosed Yesterday
- Thread starter Marcus1234
- Start Date
Crocodile
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- Messages
- 692
- Location
- Sydney Australia
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- I can't have it often
@Marcus1234
Without dietary modification the Metformin will not be noticeable. Metformin's primary mode of operation is to moderate the release of glucose by the liver. It can't really compensate for what one decides to stuff in their cake holes. The readings that you posted are not bad only sometimes but at other times are awful. Understandable though for a new diagnosis.
You haven't mentioned your weight or if you are overweight. This too has a significant impact on how quickly you want those high readings to drop. The good news is that keeping carbohydrates low is good for diabetics and also good for weight loss. Your only saviour will be to cut down on the carbs. They are the devil in this journey. Have a read around the forum and you will see that most of us have cut carbs to between almost 0 to 100g depending on the person's individuality.
If you find that your weight loss is too much then replace the missing kJ with fats. Don't be frightened of the connotations with the word 'fats'. Not all fats are equal. For the diabetic in control, good fats are your best friend.
Good lock,
Glenn
Without dietary modification the Metformin will not be noticeable. Metformin's primary mode of operation is to moderate the release of glucose by the liver. It can't really compensate for what one decides to stuff in their cake holes. The readings that you posted are not bad only sometimes but at other times are awful. Understandable though for a new diagnosis.
You haven't mentioned your weight or if you are overweight. This too has a significant impact on how quickly you want those high readings to drop. The good news is that keeping carbohydrates low is good for diabetics and also good for weight loss. Your only saviour will be to cut down on the carbs. They are the devil in this journey. Have a read around the forum and you will see that most of us have cut carbs to between almost 0 to 100g depending on the person's individuality.
If you find that your weight loss is too much then replace the missing kJ with fats. Don't be frightened of the connotations with the word 'fats'. Not all fats are equal. For the diabetic in control, good fats are your best friend.
Good lock,
Glenn
