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<blockquote data-quote="Shep1001" data-source="post: 936341" data-attributes="member: 205311"><p>Had my Type II diabetes diagnosis confirmed mid August. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I have been checking my blood glucose typically twice a day for a while now, kind of anticipating what the doc was going to tell me. (when I wake up & before my evening meal) before I started my Metformin meds a week ago my blood glucose was typically 10-12 in the morning and as high as 16 late in the afternoon. </p><p></p><p>My first HbA1c test came back at 11.8. Thankfully BP, Liver & kidney function is good & my cholesterol & lipid panel results are good too. </p><p></p><p>Since taking the Metformin; 500mgs in the morning & the same at night I have seen a significant reduction in my blood glucose readings usually 6-6.5 in the morning and between 8-9 in the evenings. Is this typical of what to expect? I understand the medication is supposed to assist my body manage blood glucose but I have also been told Metformin has a 'negligable' effect?</p><p></p><p>My diet & exersize recently whilst not perfect, hasn't changed significantly since starting the meds, although I am working on portion size control & carb reduction. Is it the case that Metformin has a variable impact on different individuals? Ultimately my goal is to manage my diabetes through diet alone if possible for as long as possible but I need understand more what impact the meds are having and what is attributable to me modifying my diet and getting off my fat ar*e and taking more exercise</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shep1001, post: 936341, member: 205311"] Had my Type II diabetes diagnosis confirmed mid August. I have been checking my blood glucose typically twice a day for a while now, kind of anticipating what the doc was going to tell me. (when I wake up & before my evening meal) before I started my Metformin meds a week ago my blood glucose was typically 10-12 in the morning and as high as 16 late in the afternoon. My first HbA1c test came back at 11.8. Thankfully BP, Liver & kidney function is good & my cholesterol & lipid panel results are good too. Since taking the Metformin; 500mgs in the morning & the same at night I have seen a significant reduction in my blood glucose readings usually 6-6.5 in the morning and between 8-9 in the evenings. Is this typical of what to expect? I understand the medication is supposed to assist my body manage blood glucose but I have also been told Metformin has a 'negligable' effect? My diet & exersize recently whilst not perfect, hasn't changed significantly since starting the meds, although I am working on portion size control & carb reduction. Is it the case that Metformin has a variable impact on different individuals? Ultimately my goal is to manage my diabetes through diet alone if possible for as long as possible but I need understand more what impact the meds are having and what is attributable to me modifying my diet and getting off my fat ar*e and taking more exercise [/QUOTE]
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