My doctor tried metformin several years ago, but it caused digestive problems, so he switched to Glipizide, which keeps my A1C number at, or below 7. I only eat twice a day by choice, and try to stay away from sweets as much as possible. If I eat a good breakfast, then I have something small for supper, and vice versa. I’ve had neuropathy pain in my legs for years...long before I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes. I have had lower back problems for a long time, mild scoliosis, spinal stenosis, and bad arthritis in all my joints. The Rheumatologist I used to see tested me for connective-tissue disorders, and I tested positive over 20 years ago. My mother had Lupus, but because I don’t have more symptoms of that disease, I have what they call “undifferentiated connective-tissue disorder. I take the anti-inflammatory Naproxen for it. When I have had to stop taking it because of surgeries, after about a week, my joint pain gets a lot worse. I never realized how much it has actually helped, until I’ve had to go off of it.
Diet vs arthritis from Dr. Sten Ekberg (wear and tear vs wear and repair)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD9nEdL0VlI
Dr. Ken Berry on arthritis:
https://youtu.be/ePg3V4iOBI4
A short one from Dr. Ted Naiman (I really like him)
https://youtu.be/1OH72VgtRD0
I’ve watched this one a few times:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6fY7grEsaQ
Low carb is not easy at first, as you will have carb withdrawals for a few days. Zero carb carnivore is easier to do as you don’t have to count the carbs in vegetables.
If you decide to go carnivore, your poo will be messy for a while as your gut bacteria change. Took about three weeks for me.