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@dorisena

I was going to cut one of my Metformin pills but put it off when I got a little sick and had higher numbers, so now I am feeling very well eating veggies out of my garden and my numbers are staying low. I am feeling mentally much better and notice the difference in my thinking as well. I have lost several pounds, finally, and eat less beef, relying on fish and fresh vegetables and one serving of a multigrain bread. I attribute the good feeling to the fresh vegetables and those wonderful, fresh tomatoes every day. I must remember to purchase a variety of fresh food when the garden is finished, but right now I have lettuce, radishes, and a few beet tops to eat. I have turnips growing for my son. I have plenty of red sweet peppers and will freeze some for adding to winter recipes. I also have sweet potatoes to dig and no longer grow white potatoes. My blood pressure is lower but not down to normal yet. I stay isolated at home. Dorisena

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@dorisena so you did not cut back on your metformin, you just added more fresh produce to your diet? Ahh, the joys of summer. I haven't gotten nearly enough local tomatoes this summer. The owner of the farm stand closest to us, that I always used to go to, is not wearing a mask, nor is anyone in the little building, so I won't go there and the other farm stands are quite distant.

@mummy43 Your improvements sound great. I hope the doctor will be pleased, why wouldn't he be since your numbers are better? Are you getting some exercise also? I've been told that helps with the numbers a lot too. I was on metformin when I was first diagnosed with diabetes, about 12 or 13 years ago and if I had any of the effects you mention I didn't connect them to taking metformin, but that's me - I frequently do not consider that something I am feeling may be the result of medication.
JK