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<blockquote data-quote="alisonatwallsend" data-source="post: 1190883" data-attributes="member: 306058"><p>Hi all - I am not yet on Metaformin (though the doctor has prescribed them for me). I told her I wish to delay start - in favour of attempting to take control myself to try to lower my blood glucose by buying a test meter, then changing my lifestyle to LOW CARB/HIGH FAT/NO ADDED SUGAR for the recommended 10 weeks (before it really kicks in and bloods may record a better story). </p><p></p><p>I pointed out to the doctor (not specifically a diabetes doctor) that I was having numb/tingling in my left foot, and my leg felt like it was wooden; not very responsive and making walking difficult. She just tested my pulse and said it was better in that foot than the right one! Eh!? It's not about pulse, its about nerves surely - I thought. So I did some reading and started myself off on B12 (just the dissolvable ones at this time). However I intend to go onto/buy the Methylcobalamin type of B12 as I have read it is far better than other types. Even so I am quite sure the peripheral neuropathy in my left foot/leg has definitely improved on what it was already. </p><p></p><p>I go back for the next blood test/review with the diabetic nurse on Thursday - so will see what she has to say. I don't however expect a big change as the blood test will be for the whole of the last 3 months, and I have only been on this lifestyle change since 5th June'16. The next one should/could be very much better. Time will tell. Not sure if that is of any use to anyone, but it's what I have read and experienced thus far! Regards, Alison</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="alisonatwallsend, post: 1190883, member: 306058"] Hi all - I am not yet on Metaformin (though the doctor has prescribed them for me). I told her I wish to delay start - in favour of attempting to take control myself to try to lower my blood glucose by buying a test meter, then changing my lifestyle to LOW CARB/HIGH FAT/NO ADDED SUGAR for the recommended 10 weeks (before it really kicks in and bloods may record a better story). I pointed out to the doctor (not specifically a diabetes doctor) that I was having numb/tingling in my left foot, and my leg felt like it was wooden; not very responsive and making walking difficult. She just tested my pulse and said it was better in that foot than the right one! Eh!? It's not about pulse, its about nerves surely - I thought. So I did some reading and started myself off on B12 (just the dissolvable ones at this time). However I intend to go onto/buy the Methylcobalamin type of B12 as I have read it is far better than other types. Even so I am quite sure the peripheral neuropathy in my left foot/leg has definitely improved on what it was already. I go back for the next blood test/review with the diabetic nurse on Thursday - so will see what she has to say. I don't however expect a big change as the blood test will be for the whole of the last 3 months, and I have only been on this lifestyle change since 5th June'16. The next one should/could be very much better. Time will tell. Not sure if that is of any use to anyone, but it's what I have read and experienced thus far! Regards, Alison [/QUOTE]
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