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Members responded to a question about persistently high blood glucose despite taking metformin, with the overwhelming consensus being that... Read more

Members responded to a question about persistently high blood glucose despite taking metformin, with the overwhelming consensus being that medication alone is rarely enough and lifestyle changes are essential. Several members shared practical strategies including drastically reducing carbohydrates (especially white bread, rice, and potatoes), exercising regularly with focus on large muscle groups like legs and glutes, drinking plenty of water, and working with a nutritionist or taking a nutrition class to better understand food impacts. A recurring theme was advocating for additional medications if needed, such as Invokana, Januvia, Trygenta, or Jardiance, while one member shared an inspiring story of cutting insulin in half within two weeks through significant dietary changes that brought fasting blood sugar from the mid-teens down to around 5.