New here hi everyone

[Jackiee]

Hi I’m new so don’t no much well nothing about type 2 diabetes I’m on metformin 500 mg I start with one but nurse eventually wants me to take 4 a day its slow release I’ve seen people say about pricking fingers ect to monitor levels but nurse didn’t say anything to me so am I supposed to be doing this thank you and pleased to be apart of the group.

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi I’m new so don’t no much well nothing about type 2 diabetes I’m on metformin 500 mg I start with one but nurse eventually wants me to take 4 a day its slow release I’ve seen people say about pricking fingers ect to monitor levels but nurse didn’t say anything to me so am I supposed to be doing this thank you and pleased to be apart of the group.

Welcome to the forum.
Would you like to share a bit more about your diagnosis such as what your HbA1C is as that will indicate how much work you will have to do. The medication will help your body use the insulin it produces more effectively but it will also be a good idea to make some dietary changes as well. Many find a low carbohydrate approach successful in reducing your HbA1C and losing weight if you need to. This link has good explanation and some meal plans as well as some do's and don'ts. Low carb is suggested as being no more than 130g carbs not just sugar per day, it is not NO carbs. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
GPs are not obliged to prescribe a home testing monitor but many do find they are an essential tool in managing blood glucose levels as they allow you to make better choices for meals.

 

[Jackiee]

Welcome to the forum.
Would you like to share a bit more about your diagnosis such as what your HbA1C is as that will indicate how much work you will have to do. The medication will help your body use the insulin it produces more effectively but it will also be a good idea to make some dietary changes as well. Many find a low carbohydrate approach successful in reducing your HbA1C and losing weight if you need to. This link has good explanation and some meal plans as well as some do's and don'ts. Low carb is suggested as being no more than 130g carbs not just sugar per day, it is not NO carbs. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
GPs are not obliged to prescribe a home testing monitor but many do find they are an essential tool in managing blood glucose levels as they allow you to make better choices for meals.

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[Jackiee]

Hello I was pre diabetic for long time I was called into doctors for full bloods as I was feeling lightheaded lethargic and unwell my results say hba1c 57 mol/ mol .

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Jackiee

Hope you get on well with the Metformin. Many members over the year have found it’s important to make adjustments to your menu which balance with whatever meds you are taking.

Specifically the total carbohydrate content of your meals, which is the macronutrient most responsible for raising glucose levels. That doesn’t mean you have to attempt to avoid carbohydrates entirely, but getting your portion sizes in balance with your meds and your metabolism can be really helpful 🙂

 

[Jackiee]

Thank you for the reply I’m just finding it all baffling but with help of the forum I’m sure I’ll get there in the end .

 

[Leadinglights]

Thank you for the reply I’m just finding it all baffling but with help of the forum I’m sure I’ll get there in the end .

5 7mmol/mol is not desperately high and many have found that just dietary changes are sufficient without medication so you have that option if it gives you any problems.
The link I posted gives some very straightforward guidance so take time to look through it and then you can make a plan for some dietary changes.