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<blockquote data-quote="Bex72" data-source="post: 2309275" data-attributes="member: 528595"><p>Hi, my HbA1c was similar to yours and I got a diagnosis of T2DM after sudden onset symptoms. Although I am 48. I felt ill and stressed very quickly. I was given Metformin and this made me feel constantly nauseous. I went on the slow release version but still felt awful. I struggled to put food in my mouth, it would take an hour to eat a small meal. I adopted low carb eating straight away too. My practice nurse suggested persevering with Metformin as it can take a couple of weeks to get settled.</p><p>I understand that most people find Metformin to be a really useful, effective medication.</p><p>I couldn't stand the nausea and stopped it after 6 days. I am using a blood glucose monitor and managing with diet alone and it is working really well. 6 weeks in and I feel fantastic and see the diagnosis as a blessing. It took a few weeks to feel OK on low carb and overcome constipation and migraines. It also involved grieving for the loss of foods I loved. Once these obstacles were cleared it has felt like plain sailing.</p><p>My gp practice have only expressed concern about my approach. Without this forum I would have been lost.</p><p>Good luck with your journey and well done for what you have achieved so far. I hope things get easier for you soon, I feel your pain. B xx</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bex72, post: 2309275, member: 528595"] Hi, my HbA1c was similar to yours and I got a diagnosis of T2DM after sudden onset symptoms. Although I am 48. I felt ill and stressed very quickly. I was given Metformin and this made me feel constantly nauseous. I went on the slow release version but still felt awful. I struggled to put food in my mouth, it would take an hour to eat a small meal. I adopted low carb eating straight away too. My practice nurse suggested persevering with Metformin as it can take a couple of weeks to get settled. I understand that most people find Metformin to be a really useful, effective medication. I couldn't stand the nausea and stopped it after 6 days. I am using a blood glucose monitor and managing with diet alone and it is working really well. 6 weeks in and I feel fantastic and see the diagnosis as a blessing. It took a few weeks to feel OK on low carb and overcome constipation and migraines. It also involved grieving for the loss of foods I loved. Once these obstacles were cleared it has felt like plain sailing. My gp practice have only expressed concern about my approach. Without this forum I would have been lost. Good luck with your journey and well done for what you have achieved so far. I hope things get easier for you soon, I feel your pain. B xx [/QUOTE]
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