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<blockquote data-quote="Suby" data-source="post: 904838" data-attributes="member: 166442"><p>Hello,</p><p></p><p>I was diagnosed pre diabetic last August. In March this year my Bgs suddenly became very high at over 30mmol. My blood tests were 83 (11.5%) I think. I took metformin at 500mg x 2 twice a day. 2 weeks later I was given glyclazide twice a day. I am now on 4 metformin , 1 glyclazide and 10 units of long lasting insulin daily. </p><p></p><p>I understand when you say the metformin upsets your tummy. I was warned of this and tolerated it for a good while. After 2 weeks my tummy settled and all is fine now. Bare with it for a while if you can. In my case, I didn't realise at first that while trying to change my eating habits, I had also forgotten to keep drinking. I drink only water or sugar free weak cordial anyway, but it's important to keep drinking plenty, especially if your tummy is a little upset.</p><p></p><p>As for the crying fits, I had these also, thought I had gone s little soft in my old age ! Mine are directly linked to food also. While I don't get very hungry nowadays, I have to nibble something every couple of hours to keep them at bay. It is still an ongoing process learning to change my eating habits to suit my health and it's not easy. The easiest way that is working just now is eating 6 small meals a day. Low carb and no sugar. I'm overweight but have managed to lose a good chunk recently. In order to not overeat I use a tablespoon and i only eat what will fit on it at each mealtime. For example, a 2 round of bread ham sandwich will now do for 4 meals. I add fruit, apples and bananas in between and if I'm really craving for sweetness I will have a few strawberries for supper.</p><p></p><p>Well done on your weight loss, it certainly is. Challenge <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Before you jump to the conclusion I have mastered this diabetes way of life, I won't fool anyone. While I know how to, and what to do, putting it into practice every day is not something I have learnt to do, and probably never will. I'm the first to confess, every now and then, as I have done for 50 years, will totally over indulge on takeaway, chocolate, crisps and everything in the shop that is bad for me ! I call these my naughty indoor lazy days, what goes on in the house on naughty days, stay in the house <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I am sure you will find your way with your new diagnosis. You are a very strong person to go through what you have been through already <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Good luck and let us know how you are getting on. Being a newbie also, anyone's advice is gratefully received <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Take Care</p><p></p><p>Suby</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Suby, post: 904838, member: 166442"] Hello, I was diagnosed pre diabetic last August. In March this year my Bgs suddenly became very high at over 30mmol. My blood tests were 83 (11.5%) I think. I took metformin at 500mg x 2 twice a day. 2 weeks later I was given glyclazide twice a day. I am now on 4 metformin , 1 glyclazide and 10 units of long lasting insulin daily. I understand when you say the metformin upsets your tummy. I was warned of this and tolerated it for a good while. After 2 weeks my tummy settled and all is fine now. Bare with it for a while if you can. In my case, I didn't realise at first that while trying to change my eating habits, I had also forgotten to keep drinking. I drink only water or sugar free weak cordial anyway, but it's important to keep drinking plenty, especially if your tummy is a little upset. As for the crying fits, I had these also, thought I had gone s little soft in my old age ! Mine are directly linked to food also. While I don't get very hungry nowadays, I have to nibble something every couple of hours to keep them at bay. It is still an ongoing process learning to change my eating habits to suit my health and it's not easy. The easiest way that is working just now is eating 6 small meals a day. Low carb and no sugar. I'm overweight but have managed to lose a good chunk recently. In order to not overeat I use a tablespoon and i only eat what will fit on it at each mealtime. For example, a 2 round of bread ham sandwich will now do for 4 meals. I add fruit, apples and bananas in between and if I'm really craving for sweetness I will have a few strawberries for supper. Well done on your weight loss, it certainly is. Challenge :) Before you jump to the conclusion I have mastered this diabetes way of life, I won't fool anyone. While I know how to, and what to do, putting it into practice every day is not something I have learnt to do, and probably never will. I'm the first to confess, every now and then, as I have done for 50 years, will totally over indulge on takeaway, chocolate, crisps and everything in the shop that is bad for me ! I call these my naughty indoor lazy days, what goes on in the house on naughty days, stay in the house :) I am sure you will find your way with your new diagnosis. You are a very strong person to go through what you have been through already :) Good luck and let us know how you are getting on. Being a newbie also, anyone's advice is gratefully received :) Take Care Suby [/QUOTE]
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