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<blockquote data-quote="DavidGrahamJones" data-source="post: 2378122" data-attributes="member: 245335"><p>Having been type II for 24 years I've only been following a low carb diet for 10 or so years and that's only because I had a GP who told me quite categorically not to lower my carb intake. Lowering my carb intake was the best thing I ever did because at the time I was able to throw away Gliclazide, Januvia and as it transpired statins as well because I just didn't need them.</p><p></p><p>What makes life difficult is the fact that our insulin production and our insulin resistance will change over time and there's always the chance that medication will be required. You're doing very well with an HbA1c of 38 - 40 and a BG of 7.5 is not to be sniffed at. I've been very lucky in that I've been able to have C-Pep and Insulin resistance tests done when I want and better still I have Freestyle Libre which allows me to monitor my BG 24 X 7, near enough constant. It has certainly allowed me to see the effect of eating different foods, especially the so called low carb foods, how quickly my BG rises and how long it takes for the insulin to do it's job.</p><p></p><p>The website that this forum is on has some very good pages on what HbA1c and BG levels should be in an ideal world. Well worth having a look if you haven't done so already. Also be aware of things that don't come in the form of food that can also affect your BG, things like stress, colds and flu etc.</p><p></p><p>Take care.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DavidGrahamJones, post: 2378122, member: 245335"] Having been type II for 24 years I've only been following a low carb diet for 10 or so years and that's only because I had a GP who told me quite categorically not to lower my carb intake. Lowering my carb intake was the best thing I ever did because at the time I was able to throw away Gliclazide, Januvia and as it transpired statins as well because I just didn't need them. What makes life difficult is the fact that our insulin production and our insulin resistance will change over time and there's always the chance that medication will be required. You're doing very well with an HbA1c of 38 - 40 and a BG of 7.5 is not to be sniffed at. I've been very lucky in that I've been able to have C-Pep and Insulin resistance tests done when I want and better still I have Freestyle Libre which allows me to monitor my BG 24 X 7, near enough constant. It has certainly allowed me to see the effect of eating different foods, especially the so called low carb foods, how quickly my BG rises and how long it takes for the insulin to do it's job. The website that this forum is on has some very good pages on what HbA1c and BG levels should be in an ideal world. Well worth having a look if you haven't done so already. Also be aware of things that don't come in the form of food that can also affect your BG, things like stress, colds and flu etc. Take care. [/QUOTE]
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