I was diagnosed as a Type 2 earlier this year. So far I have been able to keep my blood glucose between 90 and 130 with diet and exercise. The last month or so my readings have been creeping up to an average of 143, the highest being 196. My doctor wants me to start on Metformin, but I am undecided about whether I want to start on meds. Generally speaking I don’t like to take any medication for any reason if I can help it, and when I do I prefer something that is found in nature.
My concerns are:
1) Side effects ie. gastrointestinal problems. (Sounds like it can get messy)
2) I generally have 1 or 2 drinks in the evening ( usually bourbon and water) While it certainly wouldn’t hurt me to quit completely, I’d rather not 😉 Is it necessary to stop drinking altogether.
I also wonder if my elevated readings could be due to stress since I don’t think my diet or exercise regimens have changed too much. Perhaps I should try to fine tune my diet and maybe add some more exercise first. Any insights or opinions would be appreciated.