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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mrs HJG" data-source="post: 2665335" data-attributes="member: 552087">Hi [USER=583466]@Randomchlo93[/USER] been there, done that and panicked this time 2 years ago and now surviving on low carb, a bunch of supplements and metformin, despite being officially T1 due to all the antibodies.  Diagnosed aged 51, all the thirsty, peeing, weightloss symptoms.  I was at 129.5, and after taking the bull by the horns been in non-diabetic territory since 3 months in.  My endo calls me one of his 'specials', because what is working probably shouldn't work but does, so my main advice is please don't panic, it will be ok!We are all different, so what works for me, might, or might not work for you, but there are many here all willing to help and make suggestions, or just be here if you have questions.I would suggest getting your hands on Jessie Inchausepé's Glucose Revolution, and also her cookbook, as although not specifically for diabetics, the science and suggestions could help with other issues including IBS too. and give you options and ideas what might work for you.It will feel hard at this time of year - I typically survived December on Christmas cake and Quality Street but obviously no more, but even small changes in the next few week, less obvious sugars and carbs will start you in the right direction, you have gone this long eating the wrong things, so although I stupidly stopped eating completely for a bit, every little adjustment will help until you get your head round it.I have said it elsewhere, be wary of your vision, mine went from a bit fuzzy before diagnosis to completely terrible for the 6-8 weeks after diagnosis as I was on insulin for a little while, and cut the sugars/carbs so quickly that my eyes couldn't keep up with the reduction in blood glucose - it happens, is 'normal' but scary - don't be fobbed off by a diabetic nurse who suggests popping to Specsavers as its a bit strange!  Once my glucose levels stabilised my eyesight came back to normal - it's just a great big warning that I would have loved to have known about.If you are put on 'regular' metformin, you might think you are having explosive IBS, but it happens to the best of us, and if it doesn't pass, there is a slow release version that may suit better, but always take the pills mid-meal, not on an empty stomach.Just a brain dump of what I would have liked to have read  - apologies if not that helpful, just know you are not alone.</blockquote>

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