- Messages
- 3
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
After having chest pains i was sent for a blood test, cholesterol was 7 (lowest it's been) hba1c was 95 (last sample was 40, 3 years ago), liver function failed.
I've been on statins for a while so the cholesterol reading wasn't a surprise, the liver function has failed before so that wasn't that much of a surprise but the type 2 diagnosis was. I'm going through cardiology for angina and have the GTN spray for it.
Long story short, i've had to change my lifestyle completely, after a few doctors appointments and googling type 2 I've changed my diet completely (very low carbs, fruit, nuts, salads, vegetables, lean meats/fish) given up alcohol (for now) and exercise every day. My statin medication has doubled, i've tried metaformin but had very painful stomach aches so i've been prescribed metformin hydrochloride and they're working a lot better.
Since my diagnosis 30th December 2024 i have lost 11 lb in weight (was 14 stone 4 lb - ideal weight 12 stone) and my cholesterol has gone down to 4.5. feel better already but i'm determined to turn this diabetes around so will be continuing to be strict with my diet and exercise.
Reading the experiences on here has really given me a boost to keep going and some more ideas about diet.
I've been on statins for a while so the cholesterol reading wasn't a surprise, the liver function has failed before so that wasn't that much of a surprise but the type 2 diagnosis was. I'm going through cardiology for angina and have the GTN spray for it.
Long story short, i've had to change my lifestyle completely, after a few doctors appointments and googling type 2 I've changed my diet completely (very low carbs, fruit, nuts, salads, vegetables, lean meats/fish) given up alcohol (for now) and exercise every day. My statin medication has doubled, i've tried metaformin but had very painful stomach aches so i've been prescribed metformin hydrochloride and they're working a lot better.
Since my diagnosis 30th December 2024 i have lost 11 lb in weight (was 14 stone 4 lb - ideal weight 12 stone) and my cholesterol has gone down to 4.5. feel better already but i'm determined to turn this diabetes around so will be continuing to be strict with my diet and exercise.
Reading the experiences on here has really given me a boost to keep going and some more ideas about diet.