Worried

[Drummer]

Wow - Metformin is not some sort of magic potion to protect you from poor choices - diabetics cannot deal with carbohydrates and our diet really needs to take that into account.

 

[Martin Canty]

Wow - Metformin is not some sort of magic potion to protect you from poor choices - diabetics cannot deal with carbohydrates and our diet really needs to take that into account.

I wouldn't have put it quite like that, but all breakfast cereals are highly processed....

Taking a lead from how we used to eat, my philosophy is that my food is:

• Low in Carbs
• Minimally Processed
• Usually made from scratch

 

[Sharron1]

Hi,
I was diagnoised in July T2.I am now on 1500 gms Metforim increasing to 2000 next week. I received conflicting advice about testing my BGLs. In the end I did buy a monitor and all the bits and pieces and then put it in the cupboard. I eventually got bored with just thinking about wht to do and decided to teach myself - I didn't know who to ask to show me. After a few goes I managed it and it wasn't difficult or painful. I now test myself regularly to see what works foodwise. It has been such a help - my levels now hover between low 6's and 5's - so clearly something is working. As for the breakfast that was my concern - I tried porridge (love it) but it sent my BG up to low 7's - small portion (30gm) and water. Poached egg meant the BGL dropped to low 6's. Mini shreddies sent it too high. But an egg everyday is probably not the best idea in the world As everyone says it is all trial and (alas) error. I don't really have any idea about my BGL - only that they are not bad. Good luck.

 

[Drummer]

Hi,
Poached egg meant the BGL dropped to low 6's. Mini shreddies sent it too high. But an egg everyday is probably not the best idea in the world

It is a pity that someone did not check up sooner, but at least now there is some actual real research going on - probably because all the advice about food and health we've had over the last several decades has now resulted in expected life spans reducing and people are beginning to ask why.
Eggs every day are just fine, eat all you like - assuming that you are a fairly average type of person you are more likely to benefit from the excellent nourishment eggs provide than otherwise.

 

[Eddy Edson]

Hi,
I was diagnoised in July T2.I am now on 1500 gms Metforim increasing to 2000 next week. I received conflicting advice about testing my BGLs. In the end I did buy a monitor and all the bits and pieces and then put it in the cupboard. I eventually got bored with just thinking about wht to do and decided to teach myself - I didn't know who to ask to show me. After a few goes I managed it and it wasn't difficult or painful. I now test myself regularly to see what works foodwise. It has been such a help - my levels now hover between low 6's and 5's - so clearly something is working. As for the breakfast that was my concern - I tried porridge (love it) but it sent my BG up to low 7's - small portion (30gm) and water. Poached egg meant the BGL dropped to low 6's. Mini shreddies sent it too high. But an egg everyday is probably not the best idea in the world As everyone says it is all trial and (alas) error. I don't really have any idea about my BGL - only that they are not bad. Good luck.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with going into the 7's after a meal - non-diabetics do that.

 

[Bahallathegreat]

Hi & hello to everyone here 🙂I have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and been put on Metformin 1000 mg per day. But they now want me to start 2000 mg per day tomorrow. I am very worried that I will have a hypo? Any advice will be greatly appreciated and it is all making me feel sick with worry. Also what is the best reading from an glucose monitor meter?

Hi welcome um I’ve been a diabetic well diagnosed 7 years now and When I was on metformin I never went too low I did with gliclazide but not met . Those reading are not too bad actually for how long you’ve been diabetic, I’m no expert tho. Um don’t worry too much as I’ve never heard it gives hypos but everyone is different . Get some sweeties like candy in your bag ect just in case if you go Dow to say 4 or 5 have thre sweeties but try not to worry x