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Mija

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Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Started on Metformin 1½ week ago after blood tests showed that my BG was on 17 and my 1 HBa1c was on 110 (hope these numbers makes sense, we use them in Sweden). During the following weekend I started myself on a strict low carb high fat diet, something I've tried before. My BG started to go down right away, and Friday I was down around 10 before breakfast and 2 hrs after meals. But here my problem started, my vision got all blurry. I had to work really hard to be able to focus. No issues with my long distance vision, but close up!!! I normally dont need reading glasses but right now I can hardly read the text on my computer without glasses. Why is this happening and will it get better again when my BG has stabilised on normal levels?

On a positive note, tonight my BG was on 6.6 before supper!! Best numbers since I started testing myself Monday.
 
It is normal. The glucose in your eyes changing as you get control effects your vision. I thought I was going blind but now can see better that I have for years
 
Good to hear that it is getting better. I got worried when it happened but was hoping it was related to the change in BG.

Thanks for your replies!
 
Yes, I commented on your thread about it :) I hope it will pass when our BG is adjusted to normal levels!
 
It's taken four months for mine to get better. Don't give up it feels like it will never end but it will. Keep getting your levels down and it will soon adjust. Good luck.
 
jack412 said:
take it slower with cutting the carbs...it was too big of a shock with the sudden drop in BG
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It was the opposite for me. I practically stopped eating till I could get an idea of what raises my BG. The near blindness only really lasted a couple of days.
Never underestimate the coward factor.
 
Lin 26 said:
It's taken four months for mine to get better. Don't give up it feels like it will never end but it will. Keep getting your levels down and it will soon adjust. Good luck.
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Oh my.. four months!! How long did it take you to come down to normal BG levels? Ive Im up on 1 week with Metsformin+strict LCHF and have at the lowest had 6.3 before supper. After meals Im usually around 8.5 wich is acceptable.

this is too difficult said:
It was the opposite for me. I practically stopped eating till I could get an idea of what raises my BG. The near blindness only really lasted a couple of days.
Never underestimate the coward factor.
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Same question, how long did it take you to get down to normal BG levels?

This is all so new to me and it is a bit frustrating even if I almost cried when I had 6.3 tonight before supper.
 
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Mija said:
Oh my.. four months!! How long did it take you to come down to normal BG levels? Ive Im up on 1 week with Metsformin+strict LCHF and have at the lowest had 6.3 before supper. After meals Im usually around 8.5 wich is acceptable.


Same question, how long did it take you to get down to normal BG levels?

This is all so new to me and it is a bit frustrating even if I almost cried when I had 6.3 tonight before supper.
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4 months from Hba1c 67 to 38. Some people here have done better.
 
jack412 said:
T2 or DT2 = type 2 diabetic, you will get use to the shorthand, there is a link for all of them on the site somewhere
6.3 was ok it was the 8.5 that was no good
read this site
http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045524.php
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Oh.. really? Im getting very confused over this :( My diabetes nurse wrote in my book that before a meal I was supposed to have 4-6. Two hours after a meal I was supposed to have 6-10. I realise that it is probably too soon for me to be down on perfect values. But if they are not giving me the right information, then its hard to know what to be satisfied with. Thanks for your reply, seems like I have some googling to do. And thanks for the explanation about T2. Means thats me too then :)

this is too difficult said:
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4 months from Hba1c 67 to 38. Some people here have done better.
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My Hba1c was up on 110 this monday, Will probably check it again after the summer. Thanks!
 
Mija
it will take 3 weeks for the metformin to work and 3 months for max effect. metformin gives a reduction in your A1c of 1.5% [old scale] or convert to new scale as a number
you can't do much about your premeal number, other than wait for it to come down through diet and exercise and metformin.
you are in control of your 2hr post meal number by how many carbs you eat. less carbs=less rise.... less rise is good, the goal is to keep it under 8 at 2hr,
your post meal numbers will effect your premeal numbers over time, keep it low and it will lower your premeal and your A1c score

I try to keep it under 8 @ 1hr and under 7 @ 2hr...as per the link I gave you, but infact I seldom see over 7 or 8 ... My postmeal 1 and 2 hr BG is normally under 7
 
Mija. Don't forget your body is undergoing huge changes. Don't try or expect everything to happen quickly. Slow and steady often wins the race.
Everyone is different, all you can do is read, read, read and pick out the bits that you can work with for you and get on with it.

Don't feel put off by perfect results. No one is perfect.
I got the shakes at 6 then 5 now I know. I feel funny at 4 but it's just my body slowly coming to adjustment.

Had a few 3 s last week, felt horrible as going hypo but it's all a learning curve.
Good luck. X
 
jack412 said:
Mija
it will take 3 weeks for the metformin to work and 3 months for max effect. metformin gives a reduction in your A1c of 1.5% [old scale] or convert to new scale as a number
you can't do much about your premeal number, other than wait for it to come down through diet and exercise and metformin.
you are in control of your 2hr post meal number by how many carbs you eat. less carbs=less rise.... less rise is good, the goal is to keep it under 8 at 2hr,
your post meal numbers will effect your premeal numbers over time, keep it low and it will lower your premeal and your A1c score

I try to keep it under 8 @ 1hr and under 7 @ 2hr...as per the link I gave you, but infact I seldom see over 7 or 8 ... My postmeal 1 and 2 hr BG is normally under 7
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Three weeks, that means that Im doing quite good with the food changes then since my BG at all times are below 9 since a couple of days. However, I cant understand why my fasting BG in the morning is up on around 8.5 when my premeal at night has been down around 6.5 at night two nights in a row. Shouldnt the morning BG be lower as I havent eaten in at least 8 hours?

Eating less than 20 g carbs / day so its very low. And they only come from vegetables.

Lin 26 said:
Mija. Don't forget your body is undergoing huge changes. Don't try or expect everything to happen quickly. Slow and steady often wins the race.
Everyone is different, all you can do is read, read, read and pick out the bits that you can work with for you and get on with it.

Don't feel put off by perfect results. No one is perfect.
I got the shakes at 6 then 5 now I know. I feel funny at 4 but it's just my body slowly coming to adjustment.

Had a few 3 s last week, felt horrible as going hypo but it's all a learning curve.
Good luck. X
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Very true. Im trying to hold on to my changes in diet, and to take my meds as I should. When I feel that I have this under controle, then it is time to look at other changes, like exercise.


Thank you.
 
your liver dumps 'sugar' of a morning google dawn phenomenon
don't have carbs at breakfast, only lunch and tea
you are doing everything right, give yourself a month
 
jack412 said:
your liver dumps 'sugar' of a morning google dawn phenomenon
don't have carbs at breakfast, only lunch and tea
you are doing everything right, give yourself a month
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I didn't know that. I will however read up on it. Feels like Im glued to the computer right now trying to learn all about this. I seldom have carbs for breakfast, usually only scrambled eggs and bacon with lots of butter. Everything will become a bit more tricky this week however, as we are going to stay at my parents and celebrate midsummer, Swedens biggest holliday besides Christmas. And as we all know, hollidays are a lot about food..

Thanks!!
 
Low carb it, you can go to a grand buffet full of stuff and pick and choose, this also may be an indulge day and just stay away from grains grain product, enjoy the sauses
 
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