Diabetes info

[Alison pullin]

Hi everyone iam alison I've type 2 diabetes and on medication 2 mths ago I had a blood test and it showed my liver was high so iam waiting for a scan I had issues where my blood sugar went to 18 so now iam on a tablet extra to lower my blood sugar any 1 else have this problem.

 

[Drummer]

My BG level was over 17mmol/l at diagnosis, and I was put on Metformin and Atorvastatin. That made me really ill, so I threw out the tablets and concentrated on my diet.
Many type 2s can lower their glucose levels by eating low carb, which is how I control my levels. I am a very ordinary type 2 though, with no interesting problems.

 

[s'nic]

Prediabetes here, and i have an ultrasound scheduled for 29 april to check my liver.
If you do have excess weight (especially around the tummy), then weight loss should help your liver.

 

[JITR]

My level was over 17mmol/l too. I was told T2D was a lifelong condition and prescribed as much Metformin as I could stomach. Did not like the look of it, discovered the Newcastle Diet, and decided to go onto a real food version of it instead. It promised to get my blood glucose down to a normal level in seven days. I informed my GP and the next day had a ultrasound scan that confirmed fatty liver and indicated a fatty pancreas. The radiologist said, 'Treat by diet'. I started my diet next day, Christmas Eve, and on New Years Eve a finger prick test came at 5.8 mmol/L. My next HbA1c was 39 just before Easter 3 months later. Professor Taylor and Dr David Unwin urge all who can to choose diet over drugs every time. The sooner NHS gets that message across to all GPs and all newly diagnosed T2Ds, and prediabetics, the better for everyone. Please note there is no need for everyone to endure the rigours of the Newcastle Diet or the NHS Path to Remission programme, effective though they may be. You can lose the weight much more comfortably on Dr Unwin's diet, Zoe Harcombe's diet, or your own diet based on the Freshwell Low Carb Project advice.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Alison pullin

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis with T2.

Hope the results of your scans provide some helpful information to steer your treatment.

As others have said, losing weight, especially around the abdomen, can really help your metabolism and internal organs work effectively.

It’s not unusual for it to take a little while to find the right balance between menu and meds. Keeping the two in balance, with a level of carbohydrate intake that your body can cope with (not just sweet and sugary things, but starchy carbs too) is really important.

Good luck in finding your own personal balance 🙂