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Martin.A
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Hi, and welcome. Pleased to hear that your T2 is in remission - that was my goal too after I was diagnosed. I found getting there easier than staying there. How about you?
Martin.A
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I still test on waking and sometimes after meals, especially if it's something new, and log my numbers in a spreadsheet so that I can insert a trend line and pick up any upward trend before I get an unpleasant surprise at my next HbA1c.
Yes, I guess I should do that but not comfortable checking daily. I never went for medication as such. Had tried all dietary advise when I was prediabetic for over 3 years and nothing helped. Once my HbA1c hit 48 I tried a self medication - an Indian herbal preparation, adding it to every meal. It basically changes the glycaemic index and reduces sugar in the food. Had a blood test after 4 months and my HbA1c dropped to 44. Continued with the potion for another 4 months and I hit 40. Have tried this with a few friends and it has helped drop their sugar levels. Since I am continuing with the same I am fairly confident to remain in remission. Hopefully I will report back when my next HbA1c is done.
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Welcome to the forum @Ppereira
Congratulations on managing to get your diabetes into remission.
The two methods to achieve remission supported both by clinical evidence, and by the experiences of forum members is to either:
Glad you have found a method that works for you, though for others reading it is worth noting that Diabetes UK do not recommend natural or herbal supplements for diabetes, because there is not sufficient high quality evidence that they are safe and effective for people with diabetes.
Congratulations on managing to get your diabetes into remission.
The two methods to achieve remission supported both by clinical evidence, and by the experiences of forum members is to either:
- lose a significant amount of weight (especially around the abdomen) often by using a short term very low calorie plan sometimes called the Newcastle Diet, or
- adopt a lower carbohydrate menu (typically less than 130g of carbohydrates per day) tailored to each individual, often using a glucose meter to adjust portion sizes and sources of carbohydrate to optimise glucose levels within a nutritionally complete meal plan
Glad you have found a method that works for you, though for others reading it is worth noting that Diabetes UK do not recommend natural or herbal supplements for diabetes, because there is not sufficient high quality evidence that they are safe and effective for people with diabetes.
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