JohnEGreen
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You missed two words off the end of your post @add19 and they are - for me.I barely eat 30g of carbs(lunch, dinner). 80 is a lot
Hi
I have diagnosed with type 2 5 months ago.
I have not use any medicine. My glucose level in morning is 111-125mg/dl
I have a question with all experts. my glucose level after 2 hr eating 80 g carbs goes to 221mg/dl and after 3 hrs eating 140-170 mg/ dl.
Did this range harmful for me.
Did I need medication or just proper dieting?
Please help me I am worried.
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That's why we say, 'eat according to your meter'. test before eating and two hours after. That's the key. Combining carbs with some protein and fat can help reduce its negative impact on the BG.@add19 80g may seem a lot but twice that could be considered low carb at a stretch. It's each to his/her own We all must decide for our selves what we consider low or not 30g is by some here thought of as quite high and there are also some here who eat no carbs at all.
Metformin is an old drug, and is really cheap, even if one takes the brand name one. Equivalent are costing less. Statins are more costly and normally could have worse side effects than metformin, for instance.Not everyone suffers from the side effects of Metformin. Many people have taken it for years without issues. It is a good safe drug. Some people do suffer with tummy problems at first, but this usually disappears after a couple of weeks.
If you aren't taking the medications from your doctor, I strongly advise to change the doctor or at the very least have a frank talk, beacause this is a clear sign you don't trust him, and not following the prescriptions could make your doctor confused and give you a wrong cure.However, it is up to you. I advise you to see a doctor so you can receive the proper diabetes care such as regular HbA1c tests, other essential blood tests, foot care and retinal eye screening. . If he gives you Metformin you don't have to take it. The decision is yours, not your doctor's.
I got control without medication.Metformin is an old drug, and is really cheap, even if one takes the brand name one. Equivalent are costing less. Statins are more costly and normally could have worse side effects than metformin, for instance.
I've had some problems for the first month under metfotmin, but all stabilized. Actually sometimes I have to take some laxatives, go figure!
If you aren't taking the medications from your doctor, I strongly advise to change the doctor or at the very least have a frank talk, beacause this is a clear sign you don't trust him, and not following the prescriptions could make your doctor confused and give you a wrong cure.