Take a deep breath, Justin, and let us know what else you're doing for management besides taking metformin (how much met do you take, btw?). The fastest way to get your blood sugar down is to start exerising (brisk walking is good), and stop eating bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, anything made with grain/white flour/sugar . . . build your meals around protein & high fiber vegetables like leafy greens, artichokes, asparagus, spinach, etc. A couple of fruits make the cut - avocados and tomatoes, and
MAYBE a few berries if your meter agrees - but most fruits are too naturally sweet to be helpful in lowering blood sugar. If you have any excess poundage, it may start melting off with the effects of metformin & a low-carb food plan . . . and weight loss will also help reduce your blood sugar.
Going on insulin isn't the end of the world, but it is expensive unless you're covered by insurance. On the other hand, insulin will provide very good control when used properly. The bandwagon
WILL stop long enough for you to get on - once you make up your mind you'll eliminate for the time being, all the sodas/fast food/sweets/etc., and concentrate on developing the right diet.
Thank you for joining us (again!) and make yourself comfortable here - ask all the questions you want . . . we'll do all we can to steer you away from any high-carb shoals so you don't run aground again!
