Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 2 Diabetes
Steady rise in HBA1C - no change in diet?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="1970clea" data-source="post: 2350790" data-attributes="member: 33774"><p>Hi all,</p><p></p><p>I was diagnosed 10 years ago and switched my way of eating to LCHF, which I have maintained along the way. I changed doctors and consequently my Metformin SR was changed to to the cheaper Sukkarto option. Since then my HBA1C has gone up by a couple of points every time it has been tested and in December came back with an HBA1C of 50. Neither my diabetic nurse or myself were happy about that and I briefly raised my concerns about the generic medication. She said it could be changed back to Metformin but first wanted me to try Forxiga.</p><p></p><p>Once I had put the phone down and researched the drug I was less happy with that as the side effects do not look nice. Having read around, I take a cranberry supplement and drink lots during the day - so far so good - no ill effects. I worry that on my return to school (teacher) I will find it considerably harder to maintain the increased fluid intake. Also I have been testing more than I had been and until yesterday (13th day of Forxiga) couldn't see any change in my bgs. However, yesterday was finally a good day. Should it be taking this long to kick in? I cannot stress enough that my diet has not changed - I do not eat bread,pasta,rice, potatoes. The occasional biscuit had crept in and I have been a lot stricter with that since the HBA1C came in.</p><p></p><p>Any thoughts, anecdotal evidence, help? It would be appreciated. I am 50 years, hypothyroid (medicated), reasonably active - again less so than I used to be, 142lb. Ask me if there is anything else you need to know.</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p>1970clea</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1970clea, post: 2350790, member: 33774"] Hi all, I was diagnosed 10 years ago and switched my way of eating to LCHF, which I have maintained along the way. I changed doctors and consequently my Metformin SR was changed to to the cheaper Sukkarto option. Since then my HBA1C has gone up by a couple of points every time it has been tested and in December came back with an HBA1C of 50. Neither my diabetic nurse or myself were happy about that and I briefly raised my concerns about the generic medication. She said it could be changed back to Metformin but first wanted me to try Forxiga. Once I had put the phone down and researched the drug I was less happy with that as the side effects do not look nice. Having read around, I take a cranberry supplement and drink lots during the day - so far so good - no ill effects. I worry that on my return to school (teacher) I will find it considerably harder to maintain the increased fluid intake. Also I have been testing more than I had been and until yesterday (13th day of Forxiga) couldn't see any change in my bgs. However, yesterday was finally a good day. Should it be taking this long to kick in? I cannot stress enough that my diet has not changed - I do not eat bread,pasta,rice, potatoes. The occasional biscuit had crept in and I have been a lot stricter with that since the HBA1C came in. Any thoughts, anecdotal evidence, help? It would be appreciated. I am 50 years, hypothyroid (medicated), reasonably active - again less so than I used to be, 142lb. Ask me if there is anything else you need to know. Thanks, 1970clea [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 2 Diabetes
Steady rise in HBA1C - no change in diet?
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…