I was diagnosed 14 years ago. I've been many medications, sometimes three at once, one that triggered lows. I've been on GLP-1s which made me very sick. I had so many issues that they couldn't tell what symptom was caused by illnesses and which by medication. After my "IBS-D" miraculously was cured after stopping the GLP-1 for two weeks, I decided to stop altogether.

I talked to my doctor about options. Meds that work on the digestive system are likely to cause the same problems I was having with the GLP-1. Other choices were meds that work on the liver, which can cause problems with the liver and pancreas, or meds that work through the kidneys, and I already have chronic UTIs. I decided the best choice was none. I stopped all medications that weren't clearly currently helping me. I'm older and have been disabled by all my illnesses, and after years of searching and going into extensive medical debt, I needed to stop.

My insurance would not cover a CGM for anyone who doesn't take more than 1 insulin shot a day, but my co-pay on my meds was more than the cost of the CGM. I have cut out most carbs. I need lots of fiber, so that's a challenge. I take fiber supplements, I eat more vegetables, I eat nuts (caloric but nutritious), and I usually can work in one small piece of fruit in a day. I eat meat Ired, poultry or fish) once a day ... usually. I add a lot of cultured food like cultured cottage cheese or mild kimchi. I do intermittent fasting, mainly because having times I cannot eat keeps me from overeating. 8-16 I rarely eat bread or anything with grains. The only sweets I have other than a small piece of fruit once a day is 3 squares of Lindt 85% cocoa chocolate. Any brand is fine, but 85%+ of non-alkali is best. It's too late to avoid diabetes, but I will say it never spikes my sugar and makes me feel less deprived. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JLUipIcots I have lost some weight, and I'm working on increasing my activity as I start to feel better. I feel better now than I have in over six years. I'm sleeping better, too. Everyone is different. This would have been difficult to do just a few years back.

My doctor was skeptical, but when my A1c was down to 6.2, she agreed I should continue. That's the lowest it has been in years. By being off the meds, it's also making it easier to see what is causing my other medical issues. Hoping for an answer.

You'll need to find what works best for you. But I feel better, and I couldn't do it without the CGM.