Clara Oswald
Shared 9 hours ago • 781 viewsMy Journey in Reversing Insulin Resistance & Managing Blood Sugar
I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and insulin resistance 1 year ago with an HbA1c of 6.2%. This is a comprehensive timeline of my recovery. Using Metformin under my doctor’s supervision and making radical dietary changes, I managed to bring my A1c down to 5.4%!
Recovery Timeline Updates
Month 1: Initial adjustments and stomach side effects
Log Date: July 25, 2026Started Metformin 500mg. Had severe bloating first 10 days. Switched to ER version on Day 12 and stomach issues subsided completely. Began cutting out bread and sodas.
Month 3: Weight loss and energy improvements
Log Date: July 25, 2026Fasting blood sugar stabilized at 98mg/dL. I lost 12 pounds. My energy levels are significantly higher, and I no longer feel sluggish after lunch.
Month 6: A1c Test Results
Log Date: July 25, 2026Had my follow-up blood work. HbA1c is officially 5.4%! My doctor is extremely pleased and we are discussing maintaining this through lifestyle adjustments alone.
Recovery Metrics
Medicines Used
Doctor Advice Received
Cut out simple sugars, monitor blood pressure weekly, walk 30 minutes after dinner.
Lifestyle Modifications
Adopted a strict low-carb Mediterranean diet, strength training twice a week, and sleep tracking.