That may be something you should keep an eye on? I am anemic and started eating bunches of raw spinach for the iron, w/in a few months my potassium levels were through the roof and had to take meds to get them lowered... Try to fix one issue and caused another one. All things in moderation, I...
I second the Freestyle Libre. I have the Libre3 that gives a running BS count w/o having to even scan the monitor. My endo. took me off my meds last August, but I still monitor. 6 of the monitors cost about $220. Each monitor is supposed to last 2 weeks, although they sometimes fail before...
I didn't read through all the previous comments because I don't have time right now, but wanted to go ahead and get this out there: I was on Metformin for several years, off for several years, back on for almost two years and was taken off it again (by my Dr this time) about two week ago!! She...
Been there and done that. Was a functioning drunk for several years in the late 90's... Slowed way down and now because of diabetes; haven't had a drink in 5 years or so.
My A1C has been in the 4s since December 2021 (it was 9.9 in November). As a mater of fact my endocronologist has cut my Metformin in half and expects to take me completely off it in August. This is all from previous damages done; not current conditions.
Until it did!! Long story short, because of previous damages done from unhealthy living/eating, I continue to pay the price. I am not getting on my high horse, but people take care of yourself before it is too late!! I'm sure some of y'all remember my 2K22 health sagas and everything was...