Help with losing weight & prevent diabetes 2

[2162]

Hi 2162 here. This July was warned I am pre-diabetic. No help offered just handed a leaflet with a pie-chart showing varying portion sizes of different food groups. Have gained weight over a period of 20 years since ending up in a wheelchair following meninigitus. Have made it out of my chair mostly, still needing sticks. before this I was slightly underweight.

[Activity2004 Visitor]

Do you count your carbs for every meal and snack? Has your doctor talked about carb counting?

[Honey10 1lb]

Good morning 21262, sorry to hear you weren't given more support. I do find cutting my portions down has helped, increasing vegetables and berries in my diet. Positives you have motivation to change to avoid diabetes. Wishing you lots of success .

[Ceals]

So pleased that you have chosen to join the forum 2162 you will find members very supportive. Come on regularly and get to know people.

Come and join our Newbie Club, which is a good place for you to connect with members, who are also just starting out, or re-starting. Just post a few words on the December Newbie Club thread to introduce yourself and respond to others there you will soon feel part of the club.

Follow this link to the Newbie club: healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Please read all the information carefully, it is very useful and can be referred to whenever you want to check something. The FAQs are a veritable mine of information check them out here: healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

I wish you well on your journey.

Ceals

[anigoni 2 stone]

Hi 2162. Welcome to the forum. you will find that everyone is supportive on here and keeps us going when we feel lost and lacking in will power. Like you, I was given no information about being pre-diabetic either and it was only through my own efforts that I found the information I needed and worked out the best plan for me. As a starter i would suggest you try reading around the NHS 12 week plan for good advice on portion sizes and finding the calorie count that is right for you.. I managed to have my diagnosis reversed and am sure that it is within your reach too... keep coming on here... and most of all.. good luck in finding the information you need.

[2162]

Hi Guys

You all sound a friendly bunch. Looking forward to speaking to you again. Thank you for getting back to me.