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<blockquote data-quote="AndBreathe" data-source="post: 865511" data-attributes="member: 88961"><p>When do you go and how long for?</p><p></p><p>You seem to be taking quite a few supplements; were you advised to take these, or have you read they may be helpful? </p><p></p><p>Personally, and similarly to most T2s, I have found that the biggest impact I can make to my blood readings is caused by the food I eat (or as importantly, the stuff I no longer bother with). Never having taken meds, I can't comment personally, but Metformin has a modest impact on blood scores, but does help with insulin resistance (which most T2s have to a degree) and weight loss, as it can act as a appetite suppressant. Gliclazide has more impact on the bloods, and as such it means checking your own bloods is important, as once at an effective dose has the potential to lead to lower than ideal blood sugars.</p><p></p><p>I would urge you to concentrate on your diet for now. I know you say your diet is pretty good, but many of us have changed our ideas on what good looks like since we started testing; and that very much includes me!</p><p></p><p>If you are going on holiday, for a couple of weeks, in a few days, it could be worth talking to your Doc about deferring starting meds until after you come home. If your holiday is further away, probably that's not the best plan. If you have been running very high bloods (and 27 is high, as you know), then you will feel so much better when they start to moderate back into line.</p><p></p><p>It all takes time, but now is the time to read, learn and ask lots of questions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AndBreathe, post: 865511, member: 88961"] When do you go and how long for? You seem to be taking quite a few supplements; were you advised to take these, or have you read they may be helpful? Personally, and similarly to most T2s, I have found that the biggest impact I can make to my blood readings is caused by the food I eat (or as importantly, the stuff I no longer bother with). Never having taken meds, I can't comment personally, but Metformin has a modest impact on blood scores, but does help with insulin resistance (which most T2s have to a degree) and weight loss, as it can act as a appetite suppressant. Gliclazide has more impact on the bloods, and as such it means checking your own bloods is important, as once at an effective dose has the potential to lead to lower than ideal blood sugars. I would urge you to concentrate on your diet for now. I know you say your diet is pretty good, but many of us have changed our ideas on what good looks like since we started testing; and that very much includes me! If you are going on holiday, for a couple of weeks, in a few days, it could be worth talking to your Doc about deferring starting meds until after you come home. If your holiday is further away, probably that's not the best plan. If you have been running very high bloods (and 27 is high, as you know), then you will feel so much better when they start to moderate back into line. It all takes time, but now is the time to read, learn and ask lots of questions. [/QUOTE]
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