Yai
Well-Known Member
Hello again all you informative people out there.
I have had T2 diabetes for 22 years (that I know of). I have been overweight for years and historically tried to follow a low fat diet. I am on week 8 of LCHF, have lost 1 stone in weight, and according to my Accucheck, all of my readings (whether random, fasting or postprandial) fall in the range 4.9 - 8.5. My Hba1c when measured in February was 66.
I am a new patient at the practice, and NHS being what it is, the practice was not able to transfer my previous electronic records, so they know nothing of my diabetic test history. My DN was supportive of my trying LCHF but not willing to alter any medication until "we see how you go". Fair enough. She knows nothing about me or whether I am likely to succeed. She did agree to re-take Hba1c after 3 months (May).
Problem is, whilst I haven't previously had any side effects from medication (5x Metformin a day, 10mg Simvastatin and 150mg Irbesartan), I now often have upset stomach and have started to feel very light-headed with palpitations. I had palpitations week 1 but these settled down. I am convinced that the blood pressure tablet in particular, and the amount of Metformin I am taking, is now probably too high. However, I also don't want to self-medicate, so I am trying to hold on until my May appointment to discuss things with her. If I alter my medication, how will I know the full effects of LCHF diet? Today I felt quite giddy, but there again I had two separate exercise classes of an hour each (with an hour between). I am being sensible. I am trying to note carbs/cals/protein/fat (ish), and estimate I average 1200-1500 calories per day, and around 40 - 70g carbs.
I know this is a general forum, and you are not all doctors, but any comfort that I am not likely to drop dead by my own actions would be most welcome!
I have had T2 diabetes for 22 years (that I know of). I have been overweight for years and historically tried to follow a low fat diet. I am on week 8 of LCHF, have lost 1 stone in weight, and according to my Accucheck, all of my readings (whether random, fasting or postprandial) fall in the range 4.9 - 8.5. My Hba1c when measured in February was 66.
I am a new patient at the practice, and NHS being what it is, the practice was not able to transfer my previous electronic records, so they know nothing of my diabetic test history. My DN was supportive of my trying LCHF but not willing to alter any medication until "we see how you go". Fair enough. She knows nothing about me or whether I am likely to succeed. She did agree to re-take Hba1c after 3 months (May).
Problem is, whilst I haven't previously had any side effects from medication (5x Metformin a day, 10mg Simvastatin and 150mg Irbesartan), I now often have upset stomach and have started to feel very light-headed with palpitations. I had palpitations week 1 but these settled down. I am convinced that the blood pressure tablet in particular, and the amount of Metformin I am taking, is now probably too high. However, I also don't want to self-medicate, so I am trying to hold on until my May appointment to discuss things with her. If I alter my medication, how will I know the full effects of LCHF diet? Today I felt quite giddy, but there again I had two separate exercise classes of an hour each (with an hour between). I am being sensible. I am trying to note carbs/cals/protein/fat (ish), and estimate I average 1200-1500 calories per day, and around 40 - 70g carbs.
I know this is a general forum, and you are not all doctors, but any comfort that I am not likely to drop dead by my own actions would be most welcome!