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How long does it take to get levels down

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secundaw

secundaw

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Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
I was told in sept I am type2 I have changed some of my diet but still very confused,I have lost about 10lb so far am on Metformin my level was 106 and has gone down to 98 but when I test in the morning the lowest has been 8.8 although it's normally 9/10 how long will it be before it comes down to acceptable levels.
 
There are so many variables, I think it is impossible to say.

The factors that I can think of (and other people may come up with more) are:

Amount of exercise
Medication (or not)
Diet (this is the biggie)
Your weight
Your amount of insulin resistance
Other health conditions

The things you can control (allowing for any other health conditions), are diet and excercise.
Consulting with your doc may mean you have input into medication.

Your HbA1c is your average blood glucose level over the last 2-3 months. It uses different units from your home testing meter.
Your result has only dropped a little, and represents an approx average of about 15mmol/l (the units used by your uk home blood glucose tester).

In your position, I would be looking harder at your diet.
 
Today I have had 2 pieces of wholemeal toast,lunch I ate a chicken curry thing from waggamama with brown rice,and tonight have had some raspberries,blueberries and a piece of wholemeal bread.
 
Ah ....... The bread will certainly not be helping, nor will the rice I'm afraid. It sounds like you were given the normal NHS advice to eat carbs but change to wholemeal/brown varieties? Yes?

All carbs convert to glucose once in our system, it doesn't matter what colour they are. The brown varieties take a bit longer, but nonetheless they still convert.

Have you tried testing out some of your meals? You may have a shock. Test immediately before you eat then again 2 hours after your first bite. Look at the difference. This is what your meal has done to your levels. Ideally the rise should be no more than 2mmol/l on your meter. If it is much more, there is something in that meal that needs attention either by reducing portions or avoiding.

Have a go, record what you eat including portion sizes and record your before and after levels alongside. Keep doing this and eventually you will see a pattern emerging and be able to sort out a good sustainable diet that keeps your BS in check and also helps you lose weight.

If you need help with this, record your food and levels on here and we will help you
 
Thank you will give it a try,can not understand why they tell you to have carbs when they push your levels up.
 
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