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<blockquote data-quote="Hazehkm" data-source="post: 403898" data-attributes="member: 76884"><p>So a few weeks ago I had blood tests done after my blood glucose levels being elevated when I was recently in hospital (unrelated - coincidence). I knew they suspected diabetes and to be fair, I had been experiencing extreme thirst, going to the loo etc... Right after I had my blood test - before even getting the results - I decided to take action. I immediately went on a low carb diet, cut out all processed stuff, sugar etc... only eating fresh fruit and veg, lean chicken, fish, eggs etc... only drinking water, and I feel FANTASTIC! I've lost nearly a stone and a half already, I'm not hungry, the previous symptoms have gone, I crave fresh produce - am really into making everything myself, and after the initial crash, I now have loads of energy and am exercising daily - with my fitness improving.</p><p></p><p>So the other day I get the letter telling me to make an appointment at the doctor to discuss the results of my blood test - so I've made the appointment and it's the week after next. Today I got home and there is a letter from the hospital with an appointment for diabetic eye screening - so I guess that confirms it!</p><p></p><p>Anyway - I have my appointment at the doctor coming up. Given how I'm feeling on this diet and the results so far, I would really rather they let me continue WITHOUT any medication at this time to see if I can bring it all under control in a natural way first before filling my body full of drugs which may or may not be necessary. Does anyone think it's reasonable for me to insist on this approach - has anyone else insisted on no medication for the first few weeks? I just want to be prepared for my first appointment; I don't like being railroaded into taking things I don't need if I can do this via a more healthy approach. If I ultimately need some meds then fine, but I'd like to push to do this first. Any thoughts? Thanks! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hazehkm, post: 403898, member: 76884"] So a few weeks ago I had blood tests done after my blood glucose levels being elevated when I was recently in hospital (unrelated - coincidence). I knew they suspected diabetes and to be fair, I had been experiencing extreme thirst, going to the loo etc... Right after I had my blood test - before even getting the results - I decided to take action. I immediately went on a low carb diet, cut out all processed stuff, sugar etc... only eating fresh fruit and veg, lean chicken, fish, eggs etc... only drinking water, and I feel FANTASTIC! I've lost nearly a stone and a half already, I'm not hungry, the previous symptoms have gone, I crave fresh produce - am really into making everything myself, and after the initial crash, I now have loads of energy and am exercising daily - with my fitness improving. So the other day I get the letter telling me to make an appointment at the doctor to discuss the results of my blood test - so I've made the appointment and it's the week after next. Today I got home and there is a letter from the hospital with an appointment for diabetic eye screening - so I guess that confirms it! Anyway - I have my appointment at the doctor coming up. Given how I'm feeling on this diet and the results so far, I would really rather they let me continue WITHOUT any medication at this time to see if I can bring it all under control in a natural way first before filling my body full of drugs which may or may not be necessary. Does anyone think it's reasonable for me to insist on this approach - has anyone else insisted on no medication for the first few weeks? I just want to be prepared for my first appointment; I don't like being railroaded into taking things I don't need if I can do this via a more healthy approach. If I ultimately need some meds then fine, but I'd like to push to do this first. Any thoughts? Thanks! :D [/QUOTE]
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