Just Diagnosed

Hi Janetsh have a look at the following

diabetes.org.uk/Diabetes-th...

Many people have found that a low carb diet not only reduces blood sugar but is very effective in weight loss. Some people have even managed to reverse T2.

What meds did the Doc give you? Have you got a support team in place?

Try not to worry too much. I know this easier said than done but you are in a good place now that you have a diagnosis. Just make sensible choices and listen carefully to all the advice given. Ask lots of questions too. Remember, this is your body and your disease. You are ultimately in control and you need to be informed so that you can look after it correctly. Become your own expert.

Please stay in touch here and ask questions. Post often and let us all know how you are doing please.

I've been given Metformin. Not really been told much apart from that when I go back in three months I could ask them to sort out a couple of half day courses about food. Have spent several hours reading online but to be honest my head is spinning as there is a lot of contradictory advice. I might make an appointment to go back so they can explain it to me. I very rarely feel hungry so I don't tend to eat much of anything but still managed to gain over 7 stone in the last few years. I get fed up when even my own family think I'm secretly eating when they go out! Will be struggle enough to make myself eat breakfast tomorrow so I can take the Metformin. I dare say I shall be bugging the life out of everyone on this site with my questions. I detest tea without sugar so are there any kind of sweeteners that are ok only I was told to avoid the fake ones?

Try Stevia for your tea. It is sweeter than sugar so you won't want to use as much. It's made from a plant so it is natural and is available in most stores now.

Eating low carb will certainly get the weight down for you and will make you feel more energetic. Try and do as much exercise as you can even if it is walking. You will be surprised at the results over time.

Dear Janetsh

I have had type two for under a year and i am still getting my head round it

It can be an upsetting and unsettling time when you are trying to adjust to a diagnosis of type 2.

I would suggest you look at Dr David Cavan book Revers your Diabetes page 169 to 170 explains structured blood tests ,diet doctor web sight which advises a low carb high fat diet and get a blood monitor to work out how you are affected by foods

regards

James 2

Janetsh

Follow lchf diet.

Once your bs is under control, your blood pressure also would come down.

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Janetsh

" I have high blood pressure and take medicine for that too so don't really want to have too much fat in my diet either". 😊😊.

You seem to have wrong perception about fats. Good fats are really good. Fats would help you reduce your blood pressure and control D.

Get your condition reviewed for SD. It's Better to get rid of an ailment esp when the treatment is very effective and with minimal operative risk. Expectant treatment for SD is not okay. Why do you want to suffer when easy cure is available. The condition worsens over years as you get old and your bones become more porous - osteoporosis. Sorry. I'm not scaring you.