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<blockquote data-quote="mimo" data-source="post: 416078" data-attributes="member: 28447"><p>In my experience as T2 it took a while for my bloods to settle down. At first my bloods were in the teens for quite a while but I had close contact with my GP and Diabetic Nurse. Don't be scared to ask these questions to your GP or DN. If they are not approachable and you don't feel they are helping then ask questions here too.</p><p>I reduced my carb intake by eating less bread and rice. I ate more veg and tried to introduce different carbs that my body could break down better. Every diabetic is different and it takes time to work out what food affects your BG levels. </p><p>At the start I tested a lot!!! Now I test about 3 times a day to keep on top of thing. Once in the morning before breakfast. Once after lunch and then before bed. I could do it once a day but choose 3 to keep an eye on things.</p><p>I am on 2x 750 slow release metformin, and 2x gliclazide. I visited my DN recently as my levels have gone up. She reassured me that no matter what I might do sometimes the pancreas just does its own thing and you can't do anything about it. </p><p>Smaller meal portions but still eating 3 times a day worked for me, but always having snacks available if I felt like I was going low (gliclazide meds can do this). I also started walking for 30 mins everyday as it was the best way to lower my levels. Nothing energetic as I was about 16 stone (aged 34). Do what you can exercise wise, even if it is for 10 mins, something is better than nothing.</p><p>I hope that you don't feel like you are the only one as you are not. We have all been where you have and been given great support and advice from here. </p><p>I am now 36, around 14 stone and trying to get back to a better routine as I have let it slip for a year or so. It's difficult sticking to a strict regime so work on something that works for you as you need to try and keep to it. There will be times when you don't and that's natural. </p><p>I really hope that you find great support here and work out what you are going through at the moment. Keep asking questions and we will keep responding when we can.</p><p></p><p>Take care</p><p>X</p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from the <a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig" target="_blank">Diabetes Forum App</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mimo, post: 416078, member: 28447"] In my experience as T2 it took a while for my bloods to settle down. At first my bloods were in the teens for quite a while but I had close contact with my GP and Diabetic Nurse. Don't be scared to ask these questions to your GP or DN. If they are not approachable and you don't feel they are helping then ask questions here too. I reduced my carb intake by eating less bread and rice. I ate more veg and tried to introduce different carbs that my body could break down better. Every diabetic is different and it takes time to work out what food affects your BG levels. At the start I tested a lot!!! Now I test about 3 times a day to keep on top of thing. Once in the morning before breakfast. Once after lunch and then before bed. I could do it once a day but choose 3 to keep an eye on things. I am on 2x 750 slow release metformin, and 2x gliclazide. I visited my DN recently as my levels have gone up. She reassured me that no matter what I might do sometimes the pancreas just does its own thing and you can't do anything about it. Smaller meal portions but still eating 3 times a day worked for me, but always having snacks available if I felt like I was going low (gliclazide meds can do this). I also started walking for 30 mins everyday as it was the best way to lower my levels. Nothing energetic as I was about 16 stone (aged 34). Do what you can exercise wise, even if it is for 10 mins, something is better than nothing. I hope that you don't feel like you are the only one as you are not. We have all been where you have and been given great support and advice from here. I am now 36, around 14 stone and trying to get back to a better routine as I have let it slip for a year or so. It's difficult sticking to a strict regime so work on something that works for you as you need to try and keep to it. There will be times when you don't and that's natural. I really hope that you find great support here and work out what you are going through at the moment. Keep asking questions and we will keep responding when we can. Take care X Sent from the [url=http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig]Diabetes Forum App[/url] [/QUOTE]
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