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Sugar levels decreasing

Don66

Don66

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Morning . My sugar levels have decreased so much from the high sugar levels . This morning gone down to 8.9 . Very excited to see these numbers . But dont feel any different want to start feeling full of energy . As im so new to this do i still carry on taking the meds they told me to take to bring sugars down ? Im seeing dr tomorrow eve and diabetic nurse on Friday x
 
Yes, keep taking the meds for now. Once you have a clear type diagnosis you can consider treatment options but for now just stick with it.
 
Ive stopped taking mine but thats me.
Just keep taking yours and learn about blood sugars and weight management and carbs and protien and low carb diets etc
Its a learning curve for every one but on a positive scale.
 
Don66 said:
No im on 160 gliclazide 5mg Linagliptin 500 metformin. Twice a day
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Gliclazide
I stopped taking them as gave me stomach cramps for pass 8 months.
And ive been haveing anxiety problems also.

My doc would say "theres no side effects " and my diabetic nurse would say "it may give u a little stomach cramps and farts but the one of the main things is that u may put on weight"
Which i thought defeats the object.

Just learn what works for u

But they main thing is low carb and excersise
 
Don66 said:
No im on 160 gliclazide 5mg Linagliptin 500 metformin. Twice a day
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Don - Nobody wants to take meds really, but to be honest, your body needs time to recover from the strain of having those very high numbers for a while. You'll feel better, rested and rejuvenated in time, but give it time.

The meds you are taking are helping your body deal with the fuel you are eating at the moment, so it's likey if you stopped taking your meds you could see the numbers get higher again. It wouldn't necessarily happen in a few hours or a day, but over a very short time.

If you are diagnosed as a T2, then over time you may well be able to trim back the meds, and maybe even, like some be able to become meds free again. If you are finally diagnosed as T1 or LADA, then it's likely your medication will be altered, rather than stopped. How and when would very much depend on the exact diagnosis and how your body reacts.

Diabetes is a long game. I'd probably advise you hunker down for a bit longer, before looking at radical changes, unless directed by your medical team, of course.

In the meantime, it looks like something is working, so stick with that positive. Being in single figures after where you have been is a big change. Well done.
 
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Don - Nobody wants to take meds really, but to be honest, your body needs time to recover from the strain of having those very high numbers for a while. You'll feel better, rested and rejuvenated in time, but give it time.

The meds you are taking are helping your body deal with the fuel you are eating at the moment, so it's likey if you stopped taking your meds you could see the numbers get higher again. It wouldn't necessarily happen in a few hours or a day, but over a very short time.

If you are diagnosed as a T2, then over time you may well be able to trim back the meds, and maybe even, like some be able to become meds free again. If you are finally diagnosed as T1 or LADA, then it's likely your medication will be altered, rather than stopped. How and when would very much depend on the exact diagnosis and how your body reacts.

Diabetes is a long game. I'd probably advise you hunker down for a bit longer, before looking at radical changes, unless directed by your medical team, of course.

In the meantime, it looks like something is working, so stick with that positive. Being in single figures after where you have been is a big change. Well done.
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Thank you such good positive advise . Just seem to be stressing about what to eat for the best now. Getting me a bit down as thinking all i can eat is salad veg and meat . Not too found of meat. Missing wholemeal toast as ive reduced my carbs loads i think thats whats helping keep sugar levels down . Hoping it is still single figures this afternoon . Once i see a dietician as well will make it a bit more clear x
 
Don't stop taking the medication, as you say it is early days at the moment and your bg levels need to come down a bit more before your health care team will consider reducing the medication. Diabetes is a long game, it will not be rushed and we have to learn patience. The dietician will probably advise the eatwell plate while you have found a way of eating that works for you. Keep reducing the carbs. I use two main diets to keep me going through the UK year. Salads and meat/dairy for the summer and stews of veg and a little meat through the winter. Spring and autumn are times of flexibility depending on the weather and if I am working. Variety depends on the veg, herbs and spices used, meat or sometimes dairy, there are lots of cheeses to explore beyond the standard cheddar/brie/stilton.
 
Don66 said:
Thank you such good positive advise . Just seem to be stressing about what to eat for the best now. Getting me a bit down as thinking all i can eat is salad veg and meat . Not too found of meat. Missing wholemeal toast as ive reduced my carbs loads i think thats whats helping keep sugar levels down . Hoping it is still single figures this afternoon . Once i see a dietician as well will make it a bit more clear x
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Don, if you are worried about what you can eat, then having a look at this link will give you some LC ideas. Obviously some of those things won't be part of your historic regime, but I discovered some great tasty, filling options along the way.

Again, should you end up being diagnosed T1, then LC is still a healthy option, but you would have more choices - albeit with the need to balance medications on a meal by meal basis to keep things on an even keel.

This interim period is probably unsettling you a bit too, as sometimes once we know what our options are we can plan a bit more positively.

Take things day at a time, and just try to keep those numbers where you're getting to. You'll be fine, I'm sure.
 
Don66 said:
Thank you such good positive advise . Just seem to be stressing about what to eat for the best now. Getting me a bit down as thinking all i can eat is salad veg and meat . Not too found of meat.
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As you are cutting down on starchy carbs you need to replace the energy you got from them with healthy fats or protein.
Fish, especially oily fish, eggs, dairy products including full fat cheese and cream, avocados, olive oil and nuts are all good.

You can get low carb recipes on www.dietdoctor.com and on the nutrition and recipes forum on here:
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/food-nutrition-and-recipes.3/
 
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