One month in on LCHF and visit to the doctor

[Ultramum]

Having decided I didn't want to go down the more medication route suggested by the surgery DN I embarked on the LCHF route.

Bought a monitor, downloaded the MySugr app and testing testing testing for the last four weeks.

Went to see the doc to discuss my diabetes meds armed with an annotated graph on my iPad and a graph of my bedtime versus FBG readings showing a downward trend ( about the only thing I knew how to manage on Excel with the numbers I had!)

Went in and told him I was taking control of my diabetes. Cutting carbs (didn't choose to worry him with the HF bit!) Had reduced my Metformin to 1.5g which no longer led to me hanging around the nearest toilet. Showed him the graph and the estimated HbA1c from MySugr (51/2)

He was impressed. Said carry on, leave the meds alone and have my bloods done in three months to see how I'm doing. Shook my hand on the way out!

 

[Ann1982]

Well done! Bet loads of people here would want to have your doctor.

 

[Freema]

wow well done and a fine response

 

[AM1874]

Well done @Ultramum ..
Can I use you as my new role model please ??
(and can you tell your doctor that I want him as well)

 

[13lizanne]

Brilliant! A well done from me also

 

[Ultramum]

He's a locum ... Senior partner has been off sick long term so seen him a couple of times now.

 

[bulkbiker]

Well done.. you've made a great start.. should just get better from here on in..

 

[Brunneria]

Brilliant!

You know, my doc actually refused to even look at my Libre graphs.
Have changed docs since.
Your next mission (should you choose to accept it) is to find a way to make him permanent at your surgery.

Bet you made his day.

 

[Ronni.p]

Congratulations! Excellent and well deserved result.