I finally gave in and went on a new medication for my Type 2, so less metformin but with Januvia added. My blood sugar was totally out of control before and now it is ALWAYS below 10mmol (still haven't found that conversion chart!).
I gave in on the new meds after lots of testing - I have no neuropathy, no insulin resistance but I'm simply not producing enough insulin. My specialist is loathe to put me on insulin because of the increase hospitalisations he's seen it cause - and my HBa1c is under the clinical levels set for insulin use. On Januvia I've had a few hypos (not supposed to happen), and I'm having lots of issues with bloating with the occasional instance of being physically ill. I see him in two weeks so we'll talk then. He's just been to a conference in San Diego and said he will update me on Januvia risks and research (the only reason I decided to go on it really - well that and not feeling well).
I'm reading 'Food for Life' and plan to follow that program for a while to get rid of these stubborn final 10 kilos. I think that will make a big difference to how I feel. It's also coming on summer and I'm walking in the mornings again. I hate daylight saving as it was just light enough to feel safe and as of today it's dark again. But two or three weeks and the light will be back.
So - my current weight is 79 kilos - 173lbs. I'm still struggling with using food as an emotional crutch - and I am still determined even if progress is slow and with as many steps backward as forward. I certainly eat better than I did 5 years ago, and much better than 10 years ago. I stick to the program probably 90% of the time but the 10% does undermine my confidence in myself - so time to focus on being just that 10% more committed to my health.
Roseanne