My Sugar Was Very High and I Felt Terrible
I had struggled with type 2 diabetes for 20 years and I had never controlled my sugar very well. I was on metformin and glyburide, but my sugar had been over 200 every time I had checked it for a year. I was urinating very frequently night and day which was interfering with my sleep. I was exhausted. I was so weak I couldn't do anything. I could barely get up from the couch. I was very afraid of needles, and I refused insulin when it was recommended. I decided to change doctors.
My new doctor said the only chance to avoid insulin was to stay on metformin and glyburide and cut way back on sugar and carbohydrates. I did my best, but my sugar stayed over 200 and I continued to be miserable. When I returned to the new doctor, he said my very high sugar and fat in my blood had constantly killed more insulin-producing cells in my pancreas and I had very little ability to make insulin remaining. He told me that I should continue to restrict carbs and sugar in my diet, but I must take insulin to feel better. I was so afraid. I cried and cried but I felt so terrible that I finally agreed. The doctor’s nurse taught me how to take long-acting insulin in the morning and adjust it myself. I stopped my glyburide. I barely felt the needle. Within days I was a different person. I was sleeping and feeling much better. I was testing my sugar daily and giving myself just enough insulin to keep my fasting sugar under 110. I am so happy I made the change.