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<blockquote data-quote="VashtiB" data-source="post: 2489376" data-attributes="member: 511345"><p>Hello and welcome [USER=552879]@Karoline[/USER] </p><p></p><p>I am a type 2 who has been able to keep my blood sugars within the normal range for over two years. I have done this by the use of a very low dose of metformin and by diet. So medically speaking my doctor indicated I may no longer qualify for the reduction in the price of medication available to those with diabetes. However, I am very confident that if I increased my carb intake to anything approaching what people consider 'normal' intake I would qualify for those medications very quickly. So I use the term 'in remission' rather than reversed. For me the term reversed somehow implies you no longer have the condition rather than you have it but are managing the symptoms if that make sense.</p><p></p><p>However, I agree with [USER=372717]@EllieM[/USER] that since you have a meter you might as well use it and see if you can manage your condition by diet alone. Not every type 2 can and that's okay. You have to find the solution that works for you. It needs to be sustainable. I have gone very low carb because that works for me. I find moderation challenging <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> . Use the meter to allow you to make the choices that work for you. </p><p></p><p>Read around and post - as you ave already seen people here are very happy to provide advice, opinions and reassurance.</p><p></p><p>Welcome.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VashtiB, post: 2489376, member: 511345"] Hello and welcome [USER=552879]@Karoline[/USER] I am a type 2 who has been able to keep my blood sugars within the normal range for over two years. I have done this by the use of a very low dose of metformin and by diet. So medically speaking my doctor indicated I may no longer qualify for the reduction in the price of medication available to those with diabetes. However, I am very confident that if I increased my carb intake to anything approaching what people consider 'normal' intake I would qualify for those medications very quickly. So I use the term 'in remission' rather than reversed. For me the term reversed somehow implies you no longer have the condition rather than you have it but are managing the symptoms if that make sense. However, I agree with [USER=372717]@EllieM[/USER] that since you have a meter you might as well use it and see if you can manage your condition by diet alone. Not every type 2 can and that's okay. You have to find the solution that works for you. It needs to be sustainable. I have gone very low carb because that works for me. I find moderation challenging :) . Use the meter to allow you to make the choices that work for you. Read around and post - as you ave already seen people here are very happy to provide advice, opinions and reassurance. Welcome. [/QUOTE]
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