Type 2 Diabetes

i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes just two weeks ago and i have been taking metformin for the last two weeks i cant get my blood sugar level below 7.1 thats 4hrs after eating is this bad i am on a very low carb no sugar diet even though i am not greatly over weight and i excercise every day in the morning it is still over 7.1 what should my blood sugar level be?

That’s not fun getting that diagnosis. Stick in there though, Type 2 is NOT a death sentence. You already know that and you also know that’s it’s quite manageable too.

Having 7.1, four hours after eating is not bad, especially since you have type 2 but there room for improvement. You should consider testing your sugar at different times, waking, before eating, two hours after eating, before bed and keep a log to see what your baseline is. That way you will know if your improving or not.

You do want to keep your blood sugar level to normal ranges as possible. Remember though, you didn’t develop type 2 within two weeks. It’s going to take longer then two weeks to bring it down. You can do it though.

On diet, your avoiding sugar, very wise move. When it comes to your carbs, go for more whole grains and fiber packing foods and stay away from white flour. Don’t be afraid to seek out a dietian, that’s their job.

Keep up the daily exercises. That will keep a lid on your blood sugar. Also, if your overweight, you should drop a few pounds, even a modest weight loss will help lower your blood sugar. If your a healthy weight already, maintain your weight, extra body fat will push up that sugar.

Manage your blood sugar and nothing will prevent you from having a full, happy, and productive life.

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