Lemonie
Well-Known Member
Hi All
I was diagnosed in 2010 although not really given a type as I had symptoms of both 1 and 2. I immediately began a very low/no carb diet and was taking Metformin and had great results. I was so strict with myself that I fell off the wagon and for the next year carried on as though I was not diabetic. I recently started to feel ill and had to admit it was time to get serious. So that's the past and I cannot change it and I know I have been stupid.
I have struggled with the stomach upset side of Metformin but have had to change to Glicazide 160mg am and pm and Trajenta 5mg am. Nothing is touching my figures now. Fasting are 14-16 climbing to high 20's at night. I am on an urgent referral to the hospital but the DN has decided to start me on a low dose of insulin whilst I am waiting for me to slowly raise the dose as I check my sugars to try and find a level.
Is there any advice you can give me as I begin my new journey on insulin?
I was diagnosed in 2010 although not really given a type as I had symptoms of both 1 and 2. I immediately began a very low/no carb diet and was taking Metformin and had great results. I was so strict with myself that I fell off the wagon and for the next year carried on as though I was not diabetic. I recently started to feel ill and had to admit it was time to get serious. So that's the past and I cannot change it and I know I have been stupid.
I have struggled with the stomach upset side of Metformin but have had to change to Glicazide 160mg am and pm and Trajenta 5mg am. Nothing is touching my figures now. Fasting are 14-16 climbing to high 20's at night. I am on an urgent referral to the hospital but the DN has decided to start me on a low dose of insulin whilst I am waiting for me to slowly raise the dose as I check my sugars to try and find a level.
Is there any advice you can give me as I begin my new journey on insulin?