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Will I have to go on insulin?

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anne70077
anne70077

I am Type 2 diabetic and I am on metformin. The last few weeks, my sugar levels have gone very high. My fasting levels are now the same as my levels AFTER eating and after a meal tonight, my levels showed 15.65. I am 61, does these mean I will have to go onto insulin or a higher dosage of metformin?

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  • val13121
    val13121 anne70077

    Posted

    Hi Anne, it depends how much metformin you are on, how it affects you if the Dr does increase it etc. But I would think that you will be put onto some thing like Gliclazide. 
  • archemedes
    archemedes anne70077

    Posted

    A great deal depends upon the result of your most recent HBA1c (haemoglobin) test.

    In any event there are many choices of medication available in the diabetic tool chest without the need to involve injections, not the least of which (as Val says) is Gliclazide.

    If the thought of possibly having to inject yourself is concerning you, then I really wouldn't worry about it too much.

    On the other hand, once all the alternative options have been exhausted, then try to think in terms of all the very young people who have to take injections for T1 Diabetes for all of their lives, and maybe that would help to put things into perspective for you?

  • anne70077
    anne70077

    Posted

    It's not the thought of injecting myself that bothers me. If that's what I have to do then I accept it. I was just worried about my readings suddenly being so high. My diet hasn't changed and I was a little concerned. Many thanks for your replies, it's great to know people take the time to help. I am very grateful.
  • theo70973
    theo70973 anne70077

    Posted

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