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Hello
I was managing my Type 2 Diabetes rather well for the last 2 years since diagnosis.
I worked hard to alter both my Diet and lifestyle and have manages to remain med free.
About 4 months ago I developed a knee injury, this prevented me from my usual daily attack of the cross trainer.
I'm due surgery for a cartilage tear hopefully near the end of February.
Also, I suffered Appendicitis, so that was whipped out end of November.
I have just started to resume exercise.
Naturally over the Christmas period, red wine and Scotch were my friends too.
For the last two weeks, Ive detoxed and made noticable improvements with my blood sugar readings than when I was merry or incapacitated.
Worried I couldn't stick to my usual healthy regime, I called for a Hb1ac, (I usually average around 6.8 in old money).
The latest test result has come back as 58 or 7.5 I believe.
Reading around I see articles saying that this is the top end of what a T2 should achieve. I know it should really be lower though!
The Doctor has returned a verdict that I should start on a controlled release Metformin at least twice a day.
I would like some advice then please.
Given I can now exercise again and eating healthily, only with moderate (weekend) alcohol consumption, is my Doctor being too hasty in prescribing Metformin at this stage ?
I've proven I can keep it in control after all, or am I being too proud and should I throw in the towel?- pardon the phrase.
Any advice gratefully received.
My gut instinct is when I can exercise and diet properly, me and Diabetes seem to get along okay.
But i will say I expected a much higher latest Hb1ac given the circumstances as my meter was punching around 10mmol over the last few months.
One week into detox and moderate (until knee surgery) exercise I'm now down to 7mmol average.
Kind regards
Chris
I was managing my Type 2 Diabetes rather well for the last 2 years since diagnosis.
I worked hard to alter both my Diet and lifestyle and have manages to remain med free.
About 4 months ago I developed a knee injury, this prevented me from my usual daily attack of the cross trainer.
I'm due surgery for a cartilage tear hopefully near the end of February.
Also, I suffered Appendicitis, so that was whipped out end of November.
I have just started to resume exercise.
Naturally over the Christmas period, red wine and Scotch were my friends too.
For the last two weeks, Ive detoxed and made noticable improvements with my blood sugar readings than when I was merry or incapacitated.
Worried I couldn't stick to my usual healthy regime, I called for a Hb1ac, (I usually average around 6.8 in old money).
The latest test result has come back as 58 or 7.5 I believe.
Reading around I see articles saying that this is the top end of what a T2 should achieve. I know it should really be lower though!
The Doctor has returned a verdict that I should start on a controlled release Metformin at least twice a day.
I would like some advice then please.
Given I can now exercise again and eating healthily, only with moderate (weekend) alcohol consumption, is my Doctor being too hasty in prescribing Metformin at this stage ?
I've proven I can keep it in control after all, or am I being too proud and should I throw in the towel?- pardon the phrase.
Any advice gratefully received.
My gut instinct is when I can exercise and diet properly, me and Diabetes seem to get along okay.
But i will say I expected a much higher latest Hb1ac given the circumstances as my meter was punching around 10mmol over the last few months.
One week into detox and moderate (until knee surgery) exercise I'm now down to 7mmol average.
Kind regards
Chris