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<blockquote data-quote="sno0opy" data-source="post: 2305991" data-attributes="member: 513948"><p>To be honest, my HBA1C is low and has been a while. 3 tests and 9 months at 30 - 33. I'm still taking the Metformin.</p><p></p><p>I know if i stopped my HBA1C wouldn't change much as it does not do a huge amount for it, however it has other benefits and at the moment my Dr is not happy with the idea of stopping it. (If i were on other meds i would be in a totally different mindset - anything that making me produce more insulin i would be keen to work down safely)</p><p></p><p>Since i have no reaction to it, i couldn't really care less and i dont feel i need to stop taking it to achieve some kind of badge of honor for being "medicine free". When i first started this journey, i was very keen to drop the meds, but the more i have read and came to terms with my condition the less i have been interested in pushing it. </p><p></p><p>If my Dr later says we withdraw the meds, i will. But i'm not going to push it myself any time soon as it really does not bother me.</p><p></p><p>I do however have a totally different outlook then many on this subject. I believe strongly that in my case Weight Loss and exercise have had a significant impact on my HBA1C. Weight loss through exercise and muscle development as apposed to weight loss through diet alone. Yes i have changed my diet and certainly initially that had the biggest impact, now its mostly changes to my body not my diet.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sno0opy, post: 2305991, member: 513948"] To be honest, my HBA1C is low and has been a while. 3 tests and 9 months at 30 - 33. I'm still taking the Metformin. I know if i stopped my HBA1C wouldn't change much as it does not do a huge amount for it, however it has other benefits and at the moment my Dr is not happy with the idea of stopping it. (If i were on other meds i would be in a totally different mindset - anything that making me produce more insulin i would be keen to work down safely) Since i have no reaction to it, i couldn't really care less and i dont feel i need to stop taking it to achieve some kind of badge of honor for being "medicine free". When i first started this journey, i was very keen to drop the meds, but the more i have read and came to terms with my condition the less i have been interested in pushing it. If my Dr later says we withdraw the meds, i will. But i'm not going to push it myself any time soon as it really does not bother me. I do however have a totally different outlook then many on this subject. I believe strongly that in my case Weight Loss and exercise have had a significant impact on my HBA1C. Weight loss through exercise and muscle development as apposed to weight loss through diet alone. Yes i have changed my diet and certainly initially that had the biggest impact, now its mostly changes to my body not my diet. [/QUOTE]
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