I have Type II Diabetes, now what?
I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes probably 20 years ago. I was prescribed Metformin at the time, I started at 500 mg, along with other medications I can't seem to remember. Over the past 20+ years my blood sugar has been in constant fluctuation. I was checking my BS daily for several years, 115 one day, 275 the next, A1c 7.5 then 3 months later 8.2, followed by 5.5. Most recently I was prescribed Semaglutide (Ozempic), as a once a week injection that was self administered. Empagliflozin (Jardiance),
I am unable to recall other diabetic medication; however, to me there is little or no results that are satisfactory. I had a blood draw a little over a week ago and my BS was well over 500, I took my BS a few days ago and it 380, today it is 360. I haven't been consistent in checking my BS. I know it has been high but I didn't realize it was that high.
I have tried to control what I eat and watch my carb intake but often times that isn't a possibility, nothing tastes good when I try to reduce the carb intake.
It seems that each day and sometimes more often I receive some advertisement or email about the latest break through regarding a cure or supplement that will cure Type II diabetes or put it in submission, all for the cost of $49.00 more or less.
With my BS above 300 I am at the point of giving up on the medications; however, the risks out weigh the medications I take. I'm at the point of not knowing which road to take to get my BS under control. I must add that while taking Metformin I was prescribed 500mg, that soon turned to 1000mg. After reading and hearing about the negative symptoms associated with extended use of Metformin, I took it upon myself to quite taking it all together.
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. Twenty years is a long time. Have you always been with the same doctor? Have you considered seeing an endocrinologist, if you don't see one already? Some of your fluctuations seem dangerously high. A specialist might be better equipped to help you with your blood sugar management at this point. You might also want to ask for a referral to a dietician who specializes in diabetes. Even if you saw one when you were first diagnosed, I am sure you have changed and food choices have changed in those two decades. A dietician can work with your own preferences and habits to help you come up with dietary changes that work for you without making you feel deprived. I hope others chime in with some ideas and support. I can see why you feel so burned out at this point. Thinking of you. - Lori (Team Member) 
Thanks so much for posting. I see that Lori has already given you some wonderful information. I just thought I would link this article on specialists that may be able to help you find some answers: https://type2diabetes.com/living/certified-diabetes-educator-registered-dietitian. You can also read some of the most common questions people ask a diabetes educator here: https://type2diabetes.com/living/diabetes-educator-questions. I hope that these both help in your search for new information. You got this! - Cody (Team Member) Hi there, thanks for sharing so openly about your struggle to keep your blood sugars under control. Maintaining blood sugars in a 'normal' range can be quite hard. I agree with Lori who suggested maybe checking back in with your doctor or finding a new doctor that can help you find a way to regain control over your type 2 diabetes. All the best, Lauren (team member)
