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Feeling the need to moan !

Personly I have no problem taking Metformin, and have got my BG down from a peak of 33 to under 6 after more meals. The Metformin is not magic, but the "low carb" is, I reduced my carbs as much as possible, just becouse my meters says it is OK to eat some carbs, does not result in me eating them. My meter tells me what not to eat, it does not give me promission to eat carbs.

Metformin may help your Hubby get great results quicker with "low carb" and "eating to the meter", most poeple have no issue with it after the first week or two. But its inportanant to release Metformin will not do that much without the changes to diet as well. However it is has been shown in a few large studies that Metformin reduces the damamge that high BG does to the rest of our body, more then it lowers BG. This is way doctor's and nurces like Metformin, people with T2 get less longterm illness when taking Metformin even when the Metformin does not lower the BG.

PS,

I think your Hubbies AC1 result will be a lot less then the nurce is expecting..... Should we start taking bets with DNs without telling them we have meters?
 
Bubbsie said:
I can't agree with you there ickihun...it's not just about changing your lifestyle...some of us will develop diabetes irrespective of our lifestyle choices...for many there is a genetic pre-disposition... a family history of diabetes that needs to be recognised...I have known several people in the early stages... pre-diabetic... not informed of that diagnosis...not advised to take any action to prevent the development of diabetes until it's too late...for many it is possible to avoid/delay the progression of their diabetes if given the right guidance/support...I believe some DSNs are more enlightened than others...approve of testing...recommend it...many more do not...as you say we are each individuals...not everyone has the same needs...one size doesn't fit all...surely that is the best testament to argue that testing for all type 2s is beneficial...not just those reliant on hypo inducing medications...my comments & the ones above are based on members own personal experiences...type 2s are generally refused testing strips & meters (those non dependant on hypo meds)...often the NICE guidelines are quoted as the basis for that decision by local CCGs...the NICE guidelines allow for the provision of testing strips on an individual basis...they have room for discretion...deviation from the strict policy of a blanket refusal...as for Nurses being expected to keep up with diversity in diabetes...why not?...this is their work...they are professionals...this is what they specialise in...what could be wrong with them listening to their patients...asking those with good control how they achieved it...I have a professional job...every year I have to complete a Continuing Professional Development Course...to ensure I am up to date with new development in my field of work...our health care professionals have that opportunity too...they should take it...I'm not sure what the basics you refer to are...for me it was a phone call to tell me I was diabetic...come & collect a prescription...buy Carbs & Cals...see you in three months...fortunately after educating myself...reading...testing... I now have good control of my condition...we should all have that opportunity...I do believe type 2s non dependant on hypo meds are treated shabbily...neglected by many of our health professionals...almost like the poor relations of the diabetes world...it' not about exclusion/division...for me it's about being included that's important...relevant.
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I must be just a lucky type2.
My experience has been way different, lately.
My team dietician uses carbs and cals. My dn listens to me and we work together.
I'm very pleased with my diabetic team.

Must be luck of the draw!
My practise nurse isn't as qualified in diabetes care but only cares for low risk diabetics.

Maybe that's where the lack of education is? In the gp practices?
 
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