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<blockquote data-quote="Phoenix55" data-source="post: 1706541" data-attributes="member: 242273"><p>Welcome [USER=465736]@lt1v14[/USER] I would endorse what the others have said about getting yourself a monitor and using it. You can not control without knowing what is going on and what is affecting your body. The HbA1c gives an overall picture but you need to know on a daily basis what is contributing to that result. The food diary and the tests are a bind initially but soon settle into a pattern and you can start adapting your diet. Do look at the food contents labels carefully, it can be a eyeopener to realise how much sugar is in some products, including some smoked foods. Also be aware of portion size with ready foods. Some foods will have to be reserved for occasional 'treats' but others that have been pushed out due to low fat diet can return - bacon, eggs, cheese, cream, all in moderation of course.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Try to increase your exercise, a few extra steps, a brisk walk for 10 minutes at lunchtime all make a difference. If you want to avoid Metformin try asking if you can have 3 months to try some life style changes often the prescriber will allow you this leeway then tell you all about the 'Eatwell' plate, which you have already been doing and which has landed you in this position. </p><p></p><p>Good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Phoenix55, post: 1706541, member: 242273"] Welcome [USER=465736]@lt1v14[/USER] I would endorse what the others have said about getting yourself a monitor and using it. You can not control without knowing what is going on and what is affecting your body. The HbA1c gives an overall picture but you need to know on a daily basis what is contributing to that result. The food diary and the tests are a bind initially but soon settle into a pattern and you can start adapting your diet. Do look at the food contents labels carefully, it can be a eyeopener to realise how much sugar is in some products, including some smoked foods. Also be aware of portion size with ready foods. Some foods will have to be reserved for occasional 'treats' but others that have been pushed out due to low fat diet can return - bacon, eggs, cheese, cream, all in moderation of course.;) Try to increase your exercise, a few extra steps, a brisk walk for 10 minutes at lunchtime all make a difference. If you want to avoid Metformin try asking if you can have 3 months to try some life style changes often the prescriber will allow you this leeway then tell you all about the 'Eatwell' plate, which you have already been doing and which has landed you in this position. Good luck [/QUOTE]
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