Realisation

[mandyflatt]

Hi I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 6 months ago and have never really took it seriously, also had high blood pressure for years. I am only 48 and after being ill with infections this winter realise that I have got to do something about my 7 stone of excess weight HELP!!!! 

[jan-ran]

Hi Mandy, you re not alone! I can only speak from personal experience. I have been diabetic for 6 years, a bit overweight and resigned to it getting worse , more pills etc. but I did a bit of research and found out about what's called the low carbohydrate, high fat diet. Long story short, in five weeks I ve lost a stone, feel great and my blood sugar levels are coming down. and my eating habits are changed for ever. I repeat, this is my personal experience and others will have different opinions. Good luck and keep posting. JanR

[zakir-375 in reply to jan-ran]

Hey can you explain low carbohydrate, high fat diet.?

[MikePollard]

Jan is spot on. Follow her example and research all you can on LCHF. Start here:

dietdoctor.com/how-to-lose-...

[jan-ran]

Thanks for the links. Here's another one: thebloodsugardiet.com. This is the one I am following. 😀

[Dcraw47]

Get started taking care of that diabetes. I waited too long and really became very ill. I have diabetic neuropathy in the hands and feet. I now have an insulin pump with a continuous glucose monitoring system,so take care of yourself now. It only gets worse with time. I was giagnosed 20 years ago with an A1C of 10.5. I wish i had listened to my doctor back then. My A1C is now 7.0 and I'm feeling much better. Good luck.

[mandyflatt]

Thank-you all for your support, it has been a great help and I definitely will research the low carb eating plans