And I bet she didn’t/can’t explain why to eat frequently? If your pattern meant you got over hungry and ate junk there would be some validity to eating more often. Or if it means you don’t eat enough or miss nutritional needs again some validity. But a blanket eat more often is ridiculous and actually counter productive in type 2. Too match snacking is frequently an issue people have these days. Every time you eat you raise insulin and we need less of it usually.I tend not to eat anything until my evening meal!
When your blood sugars change, so does your eyesight. Don't buy expensive glasses when cheap reading specs will tie you over!I am going back to work on Friday. Still another week of metformin once a day. I've been testing and seeing how I react to certain carbs. Had some "good" readings with my levels.
Really been struggling with my eyes. Going to have an eye test tomorrow just for reassurance. Although they seem much better today. Typical!
I wear glasses all the time currentlyWhen your blood sugars change, so does your eyesight. Don't buy expensive glasses when cheap reading specs will tie you over!
I need glasses too, but my perscription changed while my blood sugars were high. I got new glasses and was diagnosed diabetic soon after, got blood sugars down... Brand new specs were absolutely useless.I wear glasses all the time currently
Whether you wear them the time or occasionally I’d wait a few weeks before spending much money. And get a retest before then too.I wear glasses all the time currently
Your eyes are altering as a reaction to the change in blood glucose levels - do not buy new glasses unless you find some cheap reading glasses will help - I mean the supermarket couple of pound sort. Your optician should not pressure you into buying new prescription glasses knowing that they'll soon be useless.I am going back to work on Friday. Still another week of metformin once a day. I've been testing and seeing how I react to certain carbs. Had some "good" readings with my levels.
Really been struggling with my eyes. Going to have an eye test tomorrow just for reassurance. Although they seem much better today. Typical!
Well done, I did the same.I ordered some test Strips online yesterday. I submitted a request to the surgery last week and I've just seen they have authorised them on prescription
I have been testing but not as much as I can. That is going to change now I can easily get hold of strips.Well done, I did the same.
So you mentioned yoru on Meatafromin, what sort of numbers are you seeing afeter a meal and fasting now? Reason why I ask is I am low carb and refused medicien but I knwo its there as backup. Any side effects on Matafromin? What are you abel to tolerate now, sandwiches etc?
I had a little of a upset tummy for about 3 days but nothing else since.Well done, I did the same.
So you mentioned yoru on Meatafromin, what sort of numbers are you seeing afeter a meal and fasting now? Reason why I ask is I am low carb and refused medicien but I knwo its there as backup. Any side effects on Matafromin? What are you abel to tolerate now, sandwiches etc?
Changed but I think I can make some more changesso after a meal 10-15, is that a normal meal or a changed meal after you got diagnosed?
Brilliant! You are doing very well! We asked at my last appointment that if I get my hb1ac down would I be able to come off the metformin. The nurse said no I would have to continue with it.I was diagnosed with T2 about 6 weeks back with an hb1ac of 106 and was seeing numbers up to nearly 20 in the morning and sometimes up to the mid 20's after meals. After 5 weeks of going low-carb (typically between 50 and 100g of carbs a day) I'm now mostly seeing results between 5.5 and 7 in the morning and haven't seen anything over 10 in the last 3 or so weeks. I'm on Metformin as well (2 x 500mg per day) but I think the bulk of the change is down to going low carb.
I'm hoping to get my hb1ac back to normalish levels in the next few months and off the Metformin (which hasn't been bad but does cause me some minor queasiness at times).
Dear emz89Hi Everyone, I am 33 and was only diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes yesterday. I have my first appointment with the Diabetes team tomorrow.
It was rather unexpected although both parents have Diabetes. I thought it would be something that may affect me much later in life.
My Hab1c is 76. The Dr told me to expect medication.
I've been such an emotional mess. The tears just keep flowing. I have have taken a few days off work to try and get my head around it all.
I have such terrible fatigue but always assumed I am a tired person. Regularly get headaches and just feel meh. Worried about my vision and blurry eyes. Had an eye test a year ago and they said i just had dry eyes.
The Dr did say I may not realise how unwell I feel until I feel better. My GP has been amazing. Diagnosed Wednesday and in with the Diabetes team 2 days later.
I am hoping the feelings pass
Your nurse should really have explained how type 2 encourages a 'bay window' effect - it is how the Human body tries to cope with it.I had a follow up today. Got to stick to 2 metformin a day. Took weeks worth of BP readings in and they will get back to me.
Nurse told me she knew i was diabetic by my round tummy. Felt very fat shamed. Yes I am overweight but I am fully aware of that as it was discussed last time.
Not really sure what happens next. When should I expect another Hab1c test?
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