Metformin and ketones

Weehotty

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Hi , I was classed as T2 last year.

for the past 6 months , I have watched as my levels got worse and worse no matter how much I adjusted my diet. So lately as my levels have been often over 13, ive been monitoring my urine ketones ( because im nothing if not thorough, plus my dad is a type 1). My Doctor started me on metformin during the week which has been going well . My levels seem more steady which is fab however ..my ketones are getting worse between ++ and +++ . Has anyone ever had this ?
 

Weehotty

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No . Not at all just eating my usual , actually in the past hr I had a sneeky large handful of pringles
 

Antje77

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Type of diabetes
LADA
Treatment type
Insulin
Have you been tested for type 1? I think you'd better contact your doctor to ask for advice.
 

Weehotty

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Ive not been tested ... my doc wont do it because im overweight ... my dad is 23 stone but he is overweight??

basically classed as type 2 because of my love food
 

Sarah82

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Can you give an example of what you have for meals?
Pringles and high carb foods definitely won't be helping you.
 

lovinglife

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Type of diabetes
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I’m T2 and I was told 3 readings over 13 and high keytones to contact GP or out of hours service