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Sweet. Mr R also has diabetes. Metformin works like a champ for him. Just because your wife has one set of results and crappy doctors doesn't mean everyone does.
Not sure why you are singling me out here. I gave sound advice. I flagged the A1C as nearly off scale high and worthy of a second opinion for treatment path, which could have been more intensive. The fact that he treated this at least partially with diet is great and doesn't invalidate the points I was making.
Metformin could be a wonder drug for those who do not have side effects. Tests have been underway to see if it slows the aging process. Quite a benefit if true.
You don't need to fast for an A1C, which is the best indicator of where you are as far as diabetes goes.
Thanks. I've been in denial for a couple years. Finally coming around since I'm having eye and feet problems.
Huh?
Absolutely. Similar story for me ...about 7-8 years ago when I was first diagnosed. Got overconfident and went back to my old habits.
Really? So the fact that he is trying to change the treatment plan for someone he has never met and has no credentials to treat doesn't bother you? Weird.
"trying to change the treatment plan" seems like a massive leap
My story is similar but different: I had the weight loss (maybe not over a month but several months to a year), got up 2-3 times a night to urinate(and countless times during the day) numbness and yet nerve pain in feet, very dry heels, etc. I was diagnosed type 2 in Feb '16.
This is more a symptom of type 1, typically. I would maybe ask what makes your doctor think you are making any insulin at all, or is there a chance you have pancreatitis. (very rare and unlikely)
Yes. Mr R had those exact symptoms. We knew he had diabetes before he made his appoinment. He is non-insulin dependant. Metformin works for him (it doesn't for everyone).
Thanks all. Right now I won't know all of the details until we discuss Monday. That's why I was just checking here first to make sure I was prepared with the proper questions. Appreciate it culd.
Must be ball cancer. (Or a major case of overshare.)
There are drugs that will increase the excretion of sugar by the kidneys, which is an overall good thing for type 2 diabetics. Have her ask her doctor about it.
Do atkins. Or primal or paleo. Be rigorous. Try it for a week. Within 4-6 days your blood sugar should be normal. Basically stop eating carbs. Eat all the protein, fat, etc you want. Your body converts carbs to glucose, which is what spikes your blood sugar. Go to the keto thread.
You might want to ask your doctor about an extended release formula for the Metformin. That might clear everything up.
I am not a doctor, but I am diabetic. I take metformin 1000 Mg 2/day. I have had the most success with blood sugar control by eating less processed foods and avoiding white foods. The other key was walking. Start with 20-30 minutes and work up to 45. Take a granola bar with you in case you get light headed. I would try to move away from insulin if you are type 2, I don't think you would need it at sub 150 readings.
Saw her once. She is sending me to a nutritionist.
Did Atkins once. It wasn't easy but I did it. Not sure I could do it now again, maybe I'll look into it
1500mg? I can't handle 1000. And why do you take it at night? I was instructed to take it in the morning.
I was referring to the Metformin. Insulin isn't truly a medicine. It's a hormone naturally produced by the body. The shots are to replace what should be there naturally, not to change what your body is doing.
Why do you take it at night? Mr R takes the stuff with meals. He takes three Actos plus Metformin pills a day. Each has 850mg of Metformin.
I see what you did there.
