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<blockquote data-quote="Oldvatr" data-source="post: 2422851" data-attributes="member: 196898"><p>As a fellow T2D I too reached the point where my sugars were out of control. My meter was giving me readings that did not go below HI (i.e. < 32 mmol/l) and I had exhausted most of the oral medications according to NICE huidelines. I was being referred to the Consultant for insulin therapy and training when I came across this site. </p><p></p><p>Low Carb hit me in the face (and in the gut) and I started on that pathway. Within a month I had bought my sugars down to the point where I could sensibly use a meter, and my GP provided me with one on scrip. I still use it and he still supports my testing. For 3 years now at least I have kept my Hba1c below 48, and I am clearly producing my own insulin in adequate amounts. I am currently on a minimal dose of hypoglycemic medication and have just given up Metformin after 30 years. Struggling a little to recover from a recent hospital stay but getting back to normal. FBG this morning 5.9.</p><p></p><p>I was put on insulin drips in hospital, and all it did was induce a myriad of medical hypo events, but did not give me back control, In my case, diet control is very effective. It is worth a shot, but keep in mund the possibility you are becoming deficient, and look out for DKA which is a serious condition due to lacking insulin. If low carb reduces your sugar levels then you should be able to detect this relatively quickly. Keep a meal vs readings log as you go it helps. </p><p></p><p>i believe that some here have been insulin users, but have used diet to regain control and enabled them to stop the insulin therapy so that way is feasible but not one I have personally sought. The Heparin shots in hospital are the nearest to a daily shot for me, and I am pleased to be out of it now,</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oldvatr, post: 2422851, member: 196898"] As a fellow T2D I too reached the point where my sugars were out of control. My meter was giving me readings that did not go below HI (i.e. < 32 mmol/l) and I had exhausted most of the oral medications according to NICE huidelines. I was being referred to the Consultant for insulin therapy and training when I came across this site. Low Carb hit me in the face (and in the gut) and I started on that pathway. Within a month I had bought my sugars down to the point where I could sensibly use a meter, and my GP provided me with one on scrip. I still use it and he still supports my testing. For 3 years now at least I have kept my Hba1c below 48, and I am clearly producing my own insulin in adequate amounts. I am currently on a minimal dose of hypoglycemic medication and have just given up Metformin after 30 years. Struggling a little to recover from a recent hospital stay but getting back to normal. FBG this morning 5.9. I was put on insulin drips in hospital, and all it did was induce a myriad of medical hypo events, but did not give me back control, In my case, diet control is very effective. It is worth a shot, but keep in mund the possibility you are becoming deficient, and look out for DKA which is a serious condition due to lacking insulin. If low carb reduces your sugar levels then you should be able to detect this relatively quickly. Keep a meal vs readings log as you go it helps. i believe that some here have been insulin users, but have used diet to regain control and enabled them to stop the insulin therapy so that way is feasible but not one I have personally sought. The Heparin shots in hospital are the nearest to a daily shot for me, and I am pleased to be out of it now, [/QUOTE]
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