I was diagnosed on March 26, 2010. My tolerance test result was 218. They never did a A1C at diagnosis. I just finally had A1c and it was 5.8 and my BG was 111 which was slightly elevated over the 99 recommended. On Lisinopril 20mg daily for hypertension. Have PCOS. After nearly a year of complaining of weight gain, exhaustion, sweats, frequent urination and BP up to 170/112 I was tested and diagnosed with DM.
I am getting it in control but NEVER get a reading below 90 even when I have had nothing to eat for 16-17 hours. And I spike after meals >50 pts frequently. But Dr. said since a1c was low I could stop taking my Metformin of 500mg per day. Then retest in 3 months to see where the a1c is again.
I don't want to stop my metformin. I am worried I will get really sick again. I was so exhausted all the time I fell asleep at red lights twice and had to take naps at work cuz I couldn't make it through the day. Not to mention I gained 40 lbs and only have lost 20 since they started the metformin. Since the never bothered to check my a1c before I think the good reading now is a testament to the metformin and diet changes working and doesn't mean I should stop the meds.
He said he was worried about my BGL getting too low. I don't buy that since I never get a low hypo type reading ever! I know I can stop and watch everything jump back up to prove I should be on the meds but I don't think I should have to put myself back in the "hole" to prove the meds are good for me.
Any thoughts?
I am getting it in control but NEVER get a reading below 90 even when I have had nothing to eat for 16-17 hours. And I spike after meals >50 pts frequently. But Dr. said since a1c was low I could stop taking my Metformin of 500mg per day. Then retest in 3 months to see where the a1c is again.
I don't want to stop my metformin. I am worried I will get really sick again. I was so exhausted all the time I fell asleep at red lights twice and had to take naps at work cuz I couldn't make it through the day. Not to mention I gained 40 lbs and only have lost 20 since they started the metformin. Since the never bothered to check my a1c before I think the good reading now is a testament to the metformin and diet changes working and doesn't mean I should stop the meds.
He said he was worried about my BGL getting too low. I don't buy that since I never get a low hypo type reading ever! I know I can stop and watch everything jump back up to prove I should be on the meds but I don't think I should have to put myself back in the "hole" to prove the meds are good for me.
Any thoughts?