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<blockquote data-quote="Paulyw74" data-source="post: 2321020" data-attributes="member: 523721"><p>Update Oct 2020. Just been talking to my nurse and a recent blood test shows my hba1c now at 41mmol/mol. Currently still taking 2x500g metformin per day but hope to maybe even stop taking them in the not too distant future. I eat fairly low carb (probably around 50-70g per day) but not tracking my intake as much as I used to, as I now have a pretty good idea of what I can and can't eat. Missing out on breakfast also helps, just a couple of coffees with cream instead seems to work for me. Actually enjoying the new lifestyle, plenty of exercise and finding new recipes to try. It's like my body decided to force me to start taking better care of myself. Ive lost 2 stone so far and so had to spend a small fortune on new clothes and getting my wedding ring adjusted! I just want to say to people struggling when first diagnosed to try not to panic. Take your time, find ways to make changes that work for you. I still enjoy a drink (red & dry white wine seem to be fine) but only in moderation. Saturday & Sunday early morning bike rides are now the highlight of my week. </p><p></p><p>Thanks to everyone in this forum for their input. I still log in and read the posts every now and then. Its good to share how we can all make changes that really do make a big difference and which aren't actually the end of life as we know it.</p><p>P.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Paulyw74, post: 2321020, member: 523721"] Update Oct 2020. Just been talking to my nurse and a recent blood test shows my hba1c now at 41mmol/mol. Currently still taking 2x500g metformin per day but hope to maybe even stop taking them in the not too distant future. I eat fairly low carb (probably around 50-70g per day) but not tracking my intake as much as I used to, as I now have a pretty good idea of what I can and can't eat. Missing out on breakfast also helps, just a couple of coffees with cream instead seems to work for me. Actually enjoying the new lifestyle, plenty of exercise and finding new recipes to try. It's like my body decided to force me to start taking better care of myself. Ive lost 2 stone so far and so had to spend a small fortune on new clothes and getting my wedding ring adjusted! I just want to say to people struggling when first diagnosed to try not to panic. Take your time, find ways to make changes that work for you. I still enjoy a drink (red & dry white wine seem to be fine) but only in moderation. Saturday & Sunday early morning bike rides are now the highlight of my week. Thanks to everyone in this forum for their input. I still log in and read the posts every now and then. Its good to share how we can all make changes that really do make a big difference and which aren't actually the end of life as we know it. P. [/QUOTE]
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