To medicate or not

Hi, I was diagnosed with Type 2 about 2 months ago with BG's of 12 - 16 and joined this forum when I was at a very low ebb. Metformin disagreed violently with me, even the slow release version and diet was not getting it down enough. I soon discovered that even small amounts of carbs pushed the readings up too high. The doctor put me on Gluclazide 80mg twice a day. I got amazing BG results but continued with my new eating plan (self imposed) and soon I was waking up in the morning with readings of 3.7 and feeling shakey etc. I stopped taking the tab at night but continued with the morning dose. Fasting BG then went to 4.1'ish but in the afternoon was down to 3.7 again. I thought perhaps I was ready for diet control only but today it has crept back up to 8.2

I am now not sure whether to take one tablet a day or not and needless to say my doctor is unhelpful and hasn't even referred me to a diabetic clinic or nurse., He just says 'stop hurting yourself and pricking yourself, there is no need to do that' !!!

I have looked at LCHF diets and tried it for a few days - put on 1Kg in less than a week, so it is not for me. I am now eating moderate fat and protein and very low carbs and am feeling good. I only manage to walk once or twice a week due to my working hours.

Any suggestions on how to stop the 3.7's while still staying within the normal range?

Thanks smartlady - that makes sense. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY. My doctor is not really interested, so I will simply inform him next time I visit.

Thanks fergus. We are considering changing to another practice as there is only one doc where we are. As you get older it seems such a big deal to make changes but I will if I have to. I am convinced that with all my reading and this forum, I probably know more about m,y body than he does anyway. I am going to try taking 40g twice a day and see if that has the control i need combined with dietary restrictions.