Nicksellick
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Hi all,
i‘v posted before, but here is a very brief summary of my “journey”.
Diagnosed in October 2021 with an HBA1c of 118.
Got that down to 43 with Metformin, diet and exercise.
Had my latest results today and I’m up to 49. Not disastrous, but disappointing.
I am fairly sure the reason for this is a lapse in my eating. A little too much amazing home made sour dough bread and a few too many treats.
my cholesterol has also risen a little.
I have an appointment with a DN on Monday. I suspect she is going to suggest statins. I’m not a fan. Currently reading The Clot Thickens!
I am going to double down on my efforts to eat low carb, up my exercise and try and use a few “hacks” I’ve read about. Apple cider vinegar, fibre before carbs, etc.
If anyone has any thoughts on this, dietary advice, articles to read, up to date research, etc. I would be really interested to hear from you.
Feeling a little despondent at the moment, so a positive injection of motivational info would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
Cheers
Nick.
I forgot to say. I think I would benefit from a CGM, I am not entitled to one on the NHS and will struggle a little with affording one. I have also realised I will need a new phone as mine isn’t compatible.
Any thoughts?
Thanks again.
Nick.
i‘v posted before, but here is a very brief summary of my “journey”.
Diagnosed in October 2021 with an HBA1c of 118.
Got that down to 43 with Metformin, diet and exercise.
Had my latest results today and I’m up to 49. Not disastrous, but disappointing.
I am fairly sure the reason for this is a lapse in my eating. A little too much amazing home made sour dough bread and a few too many treats.
my cholesterol has also risen a little.
I have an appointment with a DN on Monday. I suspect she is going to suggest statins. I’m not a fan. Currently reading The Clot Thickens!
I am going to double down on my efforts to eat low carb, up my exercise and try and use a few “hacks” I’ve read about. Apple cider vinegar, fibre before carbs, etc.
If anyone has any thoughts on this, dietary advice, articles to read, up to date research, etc. I would be really interested to hear from you.
Feeling a little despondent at the moment, so a positive injection of motivational info would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
Cheers
Nick.
I forgot to say. I think I would benefit from a CGM, I am not entitled to one on the NHS and will struggle a little with affording one. I have also realised I will need a new phone as mine isn’t compatible.
Any thoughts?
Thanks again.
Nick.
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