Diabetes Type II

[Varma1g]

I am 42 years old Diabetic for 5 years on Metformin 500mg XL and Amaryl 2 mg. My blood sugars are not controlled. Fasting in 140 s and  postprandial 300s. I am following diabetic diet and doing regular exercise/ What is the next step I should do.

Please advise. My recent A1C is 8.5.

Thank you.
Varma

[WaveRider]

"I am following diabetic diet..."

Not if your postprandial is in the 300's along with an A1c of 8.5%, which, by the way, equates to a daily glucose level of 225 mg/dl. A lifestyle change is in order. You can start by lowering your cab intake; avoiding eating white foods - white bread, white rice, potatoes, pasta and starches as the sugar in these foods are absorbed quickly after eating. Read up on the GI [Glycemic Index]. Exercise after eating not before.

[wvtxpen]

I agree with ku111.  Your A1C is high.  My Doctor told me (Type II) that I needed to get my A1C under 7.0.  I am currently at 6.5 and with my weight loss, he is slowly cutting me back from medications.

Best of Luck

[ku111]

Hopefully you are seeing an Endocrinologist.  A1C of 8.5 is high and they need to start trying some different things for you.  We have a lot to do in life and it is so important we take care of ourselves.  Goodluck!