Hello I am new here with type 2

[spannerman]

Hello all and thanks for letting me join your community

I am new to all this and trying to get my head around it all so forgive me.......

I noticed a massive loss in my eyesight affecting both eyes with blurred vision. My bloods were read and the reading was 26 After going the doctors I have been diagnosed with type 2.....Been put on 4x Metformin and 1x Cannaglifozin a day

My HBA1C is currently at 100. I have been taking readings from my bloods my self for the last 5 days, first thing in the morning before food and my readings are between 12-15. After eating they climb to around 18-20. They then drop to around 12ish again...

For the last week after being diagnosed I have been eating a really low sugar diet with virtually no carbs. I have also been doing indoor cycling for around 15 mins per night.

Can I do anything else to help get my blood sugar levels down quicker?

 

[spannerman]

Hello....
My name is Keith I am 52 years old and overweight, Just been diagnosed with type 2. Looking forward to getting plenty of real world information and help as different doctors keep giving me different advice

 

[Drummer]

Were you told your Hba1c level?
The main problem is (usually) carbohydrates, but just how much to cut back usually depends on how high that number was, oh - and were you prescribed any medication?

 

[Drummer]

Ah - just replied to another post of yours asking for this information.
Right well - that Hba1c is fairly high but I started off at 91 myself so it is not too drastic. I'd advise picking a level of blood glucose after eating and trying to stay under it - nothing too severe, you can learn just as much from taking that sort of control. As your reserves empty out you should see those numbers reduce, but it can really be a shock to the system.
I had a few wobbly moments when I reduced my blood glucose levels quickly, but a drink and a couple of grapes was all I needed to feel better.
If your levels don't start to fall then there might be further investigation needed - just a possibility, but going low carb usually works really well for the plain ordinary type two.
What sort of things are you eating on a typical day now?

 

[Docb]

Hi @spannerman and welcome to the forum.

Drummer has asked the questions which will allow members to start contributing ideas although I am guessing you have already worked out that being overweight could well be one thing to tackle!

 

[Docb]

Also replied to your other thread. No problem, but I have locked that thread so that all replies to you should come to this thread making things a bit simpler.

HbA1c of 100 and spot checks consistently in double figures suggest you do something a bit sharpish but be careful of trying too hard too quickly. A sharp fall in blood glucose can introduce its own short term problems so a steady drop is generally to be preferred.

You say you are overweight. Do you know your BMI? I ask because I simplify things to suggest there are four levers available for you to pull. These are:

Diet. Essentially the glucose in your blood comes from the carbohydrate you eat. That's all forms of carbohydrate, not just sugar. Cutting down the carbohydrate reduces the amount of glucose in the blood and reduces the burden on your system.

Weight. There is plenty of evidence that being overweight stifles the way your body handles glucose in the blood. Loosing weight can be a key target in getting your BG (blood glucose) down.

Exercise. Getting fitter gets the body working better and helps to burn up excess calories. Does not have to be mad gym work. Most aim for a bit of walking or cycling on a regular basis.

Medication. There are various well proven approaches to controlling blood glucose by medication. Needs a bit of experimentation but can be invaluable in the early days. Many set a target to use the other levers to cut down on the need for medication.

Where you put the emphasis depends on you and your lifestyle. There is no no magic solution that fits everybody, you have to find what suits you, and we can help you with working that out.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Also replied to your other thread. No problem, but I have locked that thread so that all replies to you should come to this thread making things a bit simpler.

Oops! I merged the threads together before I noticed you had sorted things 🙂

Welcome to the forum @spannerman

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

As @Docb says, it’s wise to make steady progress over a period of time, rather than try to drop your BG very rapidly, because very rapid changes in average BG can put stress on the fine blood vessels and nerves.

Great that you have a BG meter and can check your own levels, a d that you have been recommended to try a low carb apporach.

Many members here find that a ‘test review adjust’ framework for before meal and 2hrs after meal BG checks helps them make targetted changes to their meals.

If you aim for a ‘meal rise’ of no more that 2-3mmol/L, you should find that your overall numbers gradually come down into the normal range over a period of time.

Your waking levels may be the last to reduce, depending on how much glucose your liver releases just before or after waking to ‘help’ you get ready for the day.

Keep going with the lower carb eating and exercise and you should see some positive changes before long. If not you may want to return to your GP for additional checks in case you have a different form of diabetes.