I was recently diagnosed with Type 2. My A1C was 12.7 and my fasting BG was 315. When I went to my doctor he prescribed me metformin w/linagliptin and Glipuride. He told me that he wanted to rapidly reduce my BG and get it under 200 before I saw the endocrinologist. When I went home after the doctors appointment my wife and I were terrified. The day after I got my blood work I started a strict paleo style life style change. No carbs(except from veggies) and NO sugars and exercising everyday. When I got home from the doctor I checked my BG and it was only 178. So after talking to my wife and her sister who is into natural medicine, I decided not to take the medication. After a few days my BG was down to normal ranges and have stayed that way for almost a month now. I contacted my doctor a few days later and gave him my numbers and he told me not to take he medication because I was reducing my BG through my diet and exercise. I than went to see my endocrinologist and she was shocked (in a good way) at my low numbers. Please look into Dr. Axe, he has really good information on how to reverse type 2 diabetes. I'm not saying that some people don't need the medication but it can be done without it and I'm proof, even though it is early on in my diagnosis.
I was diagnosed in Feb 2016 with and A1c of 14.7. I have changed my diet and am still tweaking it as well as taking Toujeo once per day and exercising regularly. On 2/16/2017 my A1c was shown to be 8.6. On 6/13/2017 my A1c is shown at 7.0. It is my goal to control my diabetes. And enjoy life without having to take meds.
Yes, bariatric surgery caused my type II diabetes to be controlled with diet alone.
Some people have been known to control diabetes 2 with diet and exercise, but you need to get your A1c rechecked.
Diet & exercise is vital to managing diabetes. Lax on exercise & your numbers will show it. But if you aren't regularly exercise causing you must watch your portion & carbs. 1 oz meat breakfast, 2oz lunch, 3 oz dinner & don't eat late. Get enough sleep & water. I use Canadian bacon to stay with my range of meat portions. Eat egg whites for breakfast every day & low carb wraps (Tomaro low carb wraps, or Siete coconut flour or almond flor wraps). I just bought a tortilla press & am going to try to make my own with almond flour & just found a low carb pancake recipe on facebook that I'm going to try- made with almond or coconut flour.
I also bought veal scallopini which is thin & light. Next grocery trip will look for chicken cutlets or pre-cut my chicken breasts before freezing so I wcan take out the right portion for meals.
Although it is still controversial in some communities, go to 2ketodudes ******* and listen to their podcasts. They also notate the science behind this way of eating. They both were very sick. One was almost to the point of losing a toe. Both of them have normal A1C scores after just several months and have lost weight, and no longer on meds. I have lost 90+ lbs on the past year and a half and am no longer pre-diabetic. A1C dropped from 5.7 to 4.9. Blood pressure went from 135/85 to 112/65 within 3 months. Just listen and read and then decide for yourself.