Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Welcome Nina, You will get lots of answers to any questions you have. The low carbing may make it possible for your decrease the amount of metformin you take or even get off of it if you lose weight., but 2 others have described how it works, so I won't go into that again! Happy New Year.s Introducing myself HI all, my name is Neana, and I'm 23 and a bit. I live in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK. I have been visually impaired since birth due to a congenital endocrine condition, which amongst other things affects the optic nerve. I was registered blind at age 5. Earlier this year, in about late September/early October, I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. I have just obtained a talking blood glucose meter from the RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) and other than that have been prescribed Metformin (2 500 mg tablets twice a day). I have heard from other diabetics that they have found a low carbohydrate diet, similar to (or the same as) Atkins has helped them to control their blood sugar. I've started doing that myself over Christmas although as always happens over Christmas diets really don't happen. Lol. Anyway, I intend to get firmly on track after the New Year. I have only one major concern re my diabetes, as my GP and endocrinologist/diabetes specialist are really good. That concern is this: If Metformin tablets are supposed to be controlling my blood sugar, and so is a low carb diet, won't the two interact? If anyone has any ideas, I'd be grateful to hear them. Thanks, Neana __________ NOD32 3721 (20081229) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 ATTENTION! DIABETIC! FRIENDS! Now! on! C Joy Internet Radio! Diabetic Round-Table with Dave Bond. Dave Bond is the moderator of blind-diabetics, an e-mail list. He will share insights into diabetes, talk on a variety of subjects, and will discuss myths and procedures. He will discuss talking glucometers and recipes. Learn how to count carbs and control your sugar levels. You are invited to meet him on our telephone conference line and inter-act with him. The show will air every week on Saturday mornings, at 11:30 A.M. Eastern, 10:30 A.M. Central. Conference line: . Access code: 990551 followed by the pound key. Normal long distance charges apply. Come, there is always something new to learn! You can also listen to the show over the web at: http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com Introducing myself HI all, my name is Neana, and I'm 23 and a bit. I live in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK. I have been visually impaired since birth due to a congenital endocrine condition, which amongst other things affects the optic nerve. I was registered blind at age 5. Earlier this year, in about late September/early October, I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. I have just obtained a talking blood glucose meter from the RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) and other than that have been prescribed Metformin (2 500 mg tablets twice a day). I have heard from other diabetics that they have found a low carbohydrate diet, similar to (or the same as) Atkins has helped them to control their blood sugar. I've started doing that myself over Christmas although as always happens over Christmas diets really don't happen. Lol. Anyway, I intend to get firmly on track after the New Year. I have only one major concern re my diabetes, as my GP and endocrinologist/diabetes specialist are really good. That concern is this: If Metformin tablets are supposed to be controlling my blood sugar, and so is a low carb diet, won't the two interact? If anyone has any ideas, I'd be grateful to hear them. Thanks, Neana __________ NOD32 3721 (20081229) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 ATTENTION! DIABETIC! FRIENDS! Now! on! C Joy Internet Radio! Diabetic Round-Table with Dave Bond. Dave Bond is the moderator of blind-diabetics, an e-mail list. He will share insights into diabetes, talk on a variety of subjects, and will discuss myths and procedures. He will discuss talking glucometers and recipes. Learn how to count carbs and control your sugar levels. You are invited to meet him on our telephone conference line and inter-act with him. The show will air every week on Saturday mornings, at 11:30 A.M. Eastern, 10:30 A.M. Central. Conference line: . Access code: 990551 followed by the pound key. Normal long distance charges apply. Come, there is always something new to learn! You can also listen to the show over the web at: http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com Introducing myself HI all, my name is Neana, and I'm 23 and a bit. I live in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK. I have been visually impaired since birth due to a congenital endocrine condition, which amongst other things affects the optic nerve. I was registered blind at age 5. Earlier this year, in about late September/early October, I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. I have just obtained a talking blood glucose meter from the RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) and other than that have been prescribed Metformin (2 500 mg tablets twice a day). I have heard from other diabetics that they have found a low carbohydrate diet, similar to (or the same as) Atkins has helped them to control their blood sugar. I've started doing that myself over Christmas although as always happens over Christmas diets really don't happen. Lol. Anyway, I intend to get firmly on track after the New Year. I have only one major concern re my diabetes, as my GP and endocrinologist/diabetes specialist are really good. That concern is this: If Metformin tablets are supposed to be controlling my blood sugar, and so is a low carb diet, won't the two interact? If anyone has any ideas, I'd be grateful to hear them. Thanks, Neana __________ NOD32 3721 (20081229) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 ATTENTION! DIABETIC! FRIENDS! Now! on! C Joy Internet Radio! Diabetic Round-Table with Dave Bond. Dave Bond is the moderator of blind-diabetics, an e-mail list. He will share insights into diabetes, talk on a variety of subjects, and will discuss myths and procedures. He will discuss talking glucometers and recipes. Learn how to count carbs and control your sugar levels. You are invited to meet him on our telephone conference line and inter-act with him. The show will air every week on Saturday mornings, at 11:30 A.M. Eastern, 10:30 A.M. Central. Conference line: . Access code: 990551 followed by the pound key. Normal long distance charges apply. Come, there is always something new to learn! You can also listen to the show over the web at: http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com Introducing myself HI all, my name is Neana, and I'm 23 and a bit. I live in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK. I have been visually impaired since birth due to a congenital endocrine condition, which amongst other things affects the optic nerve. I was registered blind at age 5. Earlier this year, in about late September/early October, I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. I have just obtained a talking blood glucose meter from the RNIB (Royal National Institute of the Blind) and other than that have been prescribed Metformin (2 500 mg tablets twice a day). I have heard from other diabetics that they have found a low carbohydrate diet, similar to (or the same as) Atkins has helped them to control their blood sugar. I've started doing that myself over Christmas although as always happens over Christmas diets really don't happen. Lol. Anyway, I intend to get firmly on track after the New Year. I have only one major concern re my diabetes, as my GP and endocrinologist/diabetes specialist are really good. That concern is this: If Metformin tablets are supposed to be controlling my blood sugar, and so is a low carb diet, won't the two interact? If anyone has any ideas, I'd be grateful to hear them. Thanks, Neana __________ NOD32 3721 (20081229) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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