Nicksellick
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Hi All,
Despite being diagnosed nearly two years ago, I’m still trying to sort out what is best for me, what works, what doesn’t, etc.
My initial HBA1C was 118. With a huge dietary change, increased exercise and 4 Metformin a day, I got it down to 53, then 48, and then 43.
My last result was slightly up at 49.
I’m trying to be stricter and do more exercise, but I am feeling quite despondent.
I can’t afford a CGM at present and I wonder if, as an ”over thinker”, the data would freak me out!
Although I am very pleased that I reduced my A1C, the tests I do seem to indicate a high fasting glucose level.
If my liver is, at least in part making the problem worse, no amount of carb cutting or increased exercise will help.
is that correct?
I know a few people that were diagnosed with lower A1C’s that were immediately prescribed Gliclazide as well as Metformin. Is this regional?
Sorry this is such a rambling post.
Any comments would be very welcome.
I don’t currently feel in control!
Despite being diagnosed nearly two years ago, I’m still trying to sort out what is best for me, what works, what doesn’t, etc.
My initial HBA1C was 118. With a huge dietary change, increased exercise and 4 Metformin a day, I got it down to 53, then 48, and then 43.
My last result was slightly up at 49.
I’m trying to be stricter and do more exercise, but I am feeling quite despondent.
I can’t afford a CGM at present and I wonder if, as an ”over thinker”, the data would freak me out!
Although I am very pleased that I reduced my A1C, the tests I do seem to indicate a high fasting glucose level.
If my liver is, at least in part making the problem worse, no amount of carb cutting or increased exercise will help.
is that correct?
I know a few people that were diagnosed with lower A1C’s that were immediately prescribed Gliclazide as well as Metformin. Is this regional?
Sorry this is such a rambling post.
Any comments would be very welcome.
I don’t currently feel in control!