Type 2 How bad is a long term 8.mmol/l

I'm recently diagnosed type 2, 5'10 tall down to 93 KG from a high of 106 KG 18 months ago and 98 KG when diagnosed in February. 2 weeks ago the nurse wanted to put me on Metformin, that i have (for now) refused. In the last 2 weeks i have started a low carb diet (There is a lot to learn, but i think i'm getting the hang of it slowly) but my mmol/l on the meter i have managed to get from the nurse is averaging around 8.0 mmol/l if i eat really well and take my readings after the gym i can get a 7.2 mmol/l average.
I am wondering if this average is dangerous long term?
Should i go on the tablets,
Could i wait another 10 weeks for my HBA1C.
I know any replies will only be peoples valid opinions, but it would be great to here them.

Natalie1974 said:

Although 7's and 8's aren't all that bad...I think you know...it could be better. You've already made a positive change in terms of taking up a low carb diet and it will take some time to really get to grips with it all but now that you have a meter you could try testing before and two hours after meals to see how different foods affect you. As you've only just started low carbing it could take a few weeks to normalise your BG which is a good thing as doing it too fast can also have a few adverse effects. I'm a type 1 so I could be way off here so hoping a few Type 2's will be along to correct me if I'm wrong. In terms of medication...I think that's something only you can decide

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Thanks for the reply, I'm probably just expecting to much of myself, I want instant results i mean iv'e given up chocolate biscuits and beer. I will take your information on the testing and see if i can find a culprit.

Bluetit1802 said:

Can you tell us when you are testing each day ?
If the average of 8 is just an average of your post meal readings it isn't too bad, but if the average includes readings taken before meals, bedtime, or fasting, then it isn't so good.

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I test first thing in the morning,Before food and coffee and sometimes when i get back from the gym, The post gym readings are always lower than the morning readings.

Daibell said:

Hi. Are the meter readings taken 2 hours after a meal as this is the best time to take them. 8 mmol is pretty good and may not need any medication; the HBa1C will be the best guide for you and GP. Just carry on with your diet and you may see further weight and blood sugar reduction. Metformin is a good safe drug and worth taking if you have excess weight.

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I test first thing in the morning before eating and drinking. I will start testing before and 2 hours after meals.