No Sugar Labels on Food

[Glenninindy]

Hello; I am new to all of this. My fasting test in hospital was 7.2 last May. I was given 500 metformin twice per day. Subsequent Finger glucose tests every month, have been in normal range. I did not do any diet or take the Metformin. I am confused. My doctor said to take it anyway and go on a diet because I blew up in weight. The no sugar ads I see everywhere. Are they too good to be true? Thank You

 

[Goonergal]

Hi and welcome!

Are they too good to be true? Thank You

Probably, but difficult to say without knowing what you're referring to. This list of the various names under which sugar is disguised might be helpful to you when checking ingredient lists: https://www.virtahealth.com/blog/names-for-sugar

The other thing to remember is that all carbohydrates turn to sugar in the blood, so you need to watch those too.

Subsequent Finger glucose tests every month, have been in normal range.

Not sure where you're based, but in the UK diabetes would usually be diagnosed using an HbA1c test, which estimates your average blood sugars over an 8-12 week period. Single, random finger prick tests really won't tell you much at all. Can you find out whether your doctor has done an HbA1c and what it was?

In terms of diet, then restricting carbohydrates will help your blood sugars and your weight. The Diet Doctor website is a good starting point for this: https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/visual-guides