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[madhu65]

I have to go through a surgery and thoroughly investigated for this reason. For 6 years I have been taking diabetes medicines sans any improvement. My surgery is postponed as my HBA1C Report showed 9. Doctor prescribed gliclazide BD, vidagliptin BD, ramipril 5 and1/2 HS as my blood pressure showed 160/80. In spite of taking all these drugs no improvement is noticed. I am upset. Surgery is a must. What to do next?

[patliputra]

I think you should change your doctor.For diabetes from oral drugs to insulin is a must for you.A change in diet is also overdue .Must cut down carbohydrate intake drastically and increase fat intake.Some physical work, excercise or a daily walk should be part of routine.

But details only if you can share bs figures and details of diet and you're weight.

[ceejayblue in reply to patliputra]

Increasing fat intake is not an option for those of us with other health problems such as gallstones and problems with Arteriosclerosis!

[patliputra in reply to ceejayblue]

You are right. If there is gallstone,fat intake should be reduced,as fat causes contraction of gb leading to exacerbation of condition.Please get gall stones removed as early as possible.

I still hold the view that a proper diabetologist or endocrinologist should be consulted.

[senzomon]

Check out an herb called Gymnema Silvestre. The extract is effective. It rebuilds pacreatic beta cells I beleive. But it has lowered my numbers in 1 month of use. Not dramatically but iys workin.