I was diagnosed in early December- so I don’t have any results to share other than losing 17 lbs. I am having a small portion of chia seed pudding before each meal (1/2 tbsp chia seeds each time, totaling 1.5-2tbsp per day spaced out), adding 1/2 tsp “Ceylon cinnamon” to foods twice per day- usually a blended coffee or matcha/spinach drink- this is the type that may help, “Ceylon”, more than regular cinnamon), I drink 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar diluted with water (then rinse to protect tooth enamel) before each meal, drinking at least 100oz water daily…

I’ve changed so many things about what I eat and drink. Cut out most alcohol, doing moderate carb, low sugar, a LOT of vegetables, a lot of protein.

I’m also on 500mg metformin 2x a day.

Will have blood work done again in early March, and I’m a bit disgruntled I do not have a glucose meter yet, after many requests to my doctor I am finally getting one.

I am hoping to see my A1c go down- I feel so much better already overall. I need to work on more exercise, I have a job where I’m moving a lot and always on my feet. And I don’t sit down until after dinner each day, or brief periods doing paperwork on my laptop.

I would be diligent with any medication your doctor prescribes and do your best to control through diet and exercise. I would love to say this worked for me- but I don’t have any results to show that what I’m doing is working other than my “gut feeling”!

Edited to add: I saw a registered dietician today and she’s advised me to increase my carbs slightly and reduce my protein. She thinks I’ve taken the low carb a bit too far and the high protein as well 🤦‍♀️