Was diagnosed type 2 December 2009, and after reading Blood Sugar 101 and Dr. Bernstein's book I've tried to keep carbs under 75 a day. Lost 38 pounds since Dx and morning glucose now usually under 110. 2 hr PP usually under 150. Taking Metformin 500 2Xday. A1c was 7.1 in December and now is 6.4.
But I should lose another 50 pounds. My weight loss has stopped 4 weeks ago and I've gained back 8 pounds. Medically unable to exercise much, need cane to move from one room to another. Also have mild diabetic peripheral neuropathy. All other blood test normal.
Doctor wants me to start Byeta but I've read (Blood Sugar 101) that it helps about 5 percent re glucose, maybe more for weight loss, BUT has some very bad side effects. After going through GI problems with Metformin I don't want more problems with Byeta. I guess I am afraid to start it. And what happens when I stop Byeta when insurance stops paying for it? Can't afford it on my own. Won't weight come back on rather easily?
Does anyone have a reason why doc (a family-type practice) won't prescribe more Metformin now that my GI troubles with it have receded? Any other ideas or suggestions?
Very much appreciated. Quiet1
But I should lose another 50 pounds. My weight loss has stopped 4 weeks ago and I've gained back 8 pounds. Medically unable to exercise much, need cane to move from one room to another. Also have mild diabetic peripheral neuropathy. All other blood test normal.
Doctor wants me to start Byeta but I've read (Blood Sugar 101) that it helps about 5 percent re glucose, maybe more for weight loss, BUT has some very bad side effects. After going through GI problems with Metformin I don't want more problems with Byeta. I guess I am afraid to start it. And what happens when I stop Byeta when insurance stops paying for it? Can't afford it on my own. Won't weight come back on rather easily?
Does anyone have a reason why doc (a family-type practice) won't prescribe more Metformin now that my GI troubles with it have receded? Any other ideas or suggestions?
Very much appreciated. Quiet1