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<blockquote data-quote="JuliaAR" data-source="post: 1367020" data-attributes="member: 321813"><p>So, went to doctor today and, as anticipated, it was a complete waste of euros. He took one look at my fasting blood glucose of 7.2 and went straight to the prescription pad to give me metformin. He was not interested in the fact that my result also showed that I am not insulin resistant and simply said that that was not a test that he did to diagnose Type 2 diabetes. He was also not impressed by the low carb diet (as predicted) and said that I could eat anything I wanted to except sweets as long as I had 5 small meals a day at regular intervals and had salad with every main meal ... at this point I gave up listening.</p><p>So, I am none the wiser for my visit to the so called diabetes expert at my local clinic - heaven help all those on this island with Type 2 diabetes if this is the advice that they receive. No wonder Cyprus has such a high incidence and poor track record with diabetes!</p><p>Having done my own research again (I know it's a dangerous occupation) I have found two quite thought provoking articles. If you are interested take a look at these two links:</p><p><a href="http://www.progressivehealth.com/vitamins-that-help-reduce-high-blood-sugar.htm" target="_blank">http://www.progressivehealth.com/vitamins-that-help-reduce-high-blood-sugar.htm</a></p><p><a href="http://www.hormonesmatter.com/metformin-madness/" target="_blank">http://www.hormonesmatter.com/metformin-madness/</a></p><p>Back to my situation. I will try to get an appointment with my UK doctor when I go back in March. Until then I shall keep up the low carb diet, do more exercise and take on board all the advice given by my very helpful co-members on this site.</p><p>Thank you all. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite23" alt=":cat:" title="Cat :cat:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cat:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JuliaAR, post: 1367020, member: 321813"] So, went to doctor today and, as anticipated, it was a complete waste of euros. He took one look at my fasting blood glucose of 7.2 and went straight to the prescription pad to give me metformin. He was not interested in the fact that my result also showed that I am not insulin resistant and simply said that that was not a test that he did to diagnose Type 2 diabetes. He was also not impressed by the low carb diet (as predicted) and said that I could eat anything I wanted to except sweets as long as I had 5 small meals a day at regular intervals and had salad with every main meal ... at this point I gave up listening. So, I am none the wiser for my visit to the so called diabetes expert at my local clinic - heaven help all those on this island with Type 2 diabetes if this is the advice that they receive. No wonder Cyprus has such a high incidence and poor track record with diabetes! Having done my own research again (I know it's a dangerous occupation) I have found two quite thought provoking articles. If you are interested take a look at these two links: [URL]http://www.progressivehealth.com/vitamins-that-help-reduce-high-blood-sugar.htm[/URL] [URL]http://www.hormonesmatter.com/metformin-madness/[/URL] Back to my situation. I will try to get an appointment with my UK doctor when I go back in March. Until then I shall keep up the low carb diet, do more exercise and take on board all the advice given by my very helpful co-members on this site. Thank you all. :cat: [/QUOTE]
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