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Hi @Lozmoz and welcome to the forum.
HbA1C of 68 isn't particularly high - many are diagnosed at levels around 100.
So if you are Type 2 then it should be possible for you to control it with just a low carbohydrate 'Way Of Eating'.
That said, don't be afraid of Metformin without trying it. It doesn't give everybody the trots!
HbA1C of 68 isn't particularly high - many are diagnosed at levels around 100.
So if you are Type 2 then it should be possible for you to control it with just a low carbohydrate 'Way Of Eating'.
That said, don't be afraid of Metformin without trying it. It doesn't give everybody the trots!
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Hi @Lozmoz and welcome from me too. Give the metformin a couple of weeks and hopefully your tum will settle. I've been on varying doses since last April and the 1st 2 weeks gave me a bit of a dicky tum, but have been fine since then. As @ianf0ster says, going low carb will also help you reduce your bloods. Have a look at the "What did you eat yesterday" thread if you're looking for some low carb ideas. I tend to eat what the rest of the family eat but just leave out the bread, rice, spuds etc, and give myself extra greens. I actually do enjoy broccoli now (honestly!) and even have it with chilli!
Hope you find some useful stuff here on the forum....I'm still learning 🙂
Hope you find some useful stuff here on the forum....I'm still learning 🙂
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Welcome to the forum @Lozmoz
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It can feel a bit overwhelming and scary to start with, but you will soon find your feet and get used to things.
Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations - it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and it shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy. Try not to be disheartened about your diagnosis, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life. Perhaps changes that they had been intending to make for years.
If you would like a good overview of T2 diabetes, to add to the knowledge you’ve already picked up, members here frequently recommend Maggie Davey’s Letter and Gretchen Becker’s book T2 Diabetes, the first year, which you can work through gradually and will give you a solid starting point.
Good luck, and keep asking questions!
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It can feel a bit overwhelming and scary to start with, but you will soon find your feet and get used to things.
Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations - it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and it shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy. Try not to be disheartened about your diagnosis, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life. Perhaps changes that they had been intending to make for years.
If you would like a good overview of T2 diabetes, to add to the knowledge you’ve already picked up, members here frequently recommend Maggie Davey’s Letter and Gretchen Becker’s book T2 Diabetes, the first year, which you can work through gradually and will give you a solid starting point.
Good luck, and keep asking questions!
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