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[Catpur]

Hi everyone,

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes (3 days ago) and I would love support and guidance on this scary journey.

[TheAwfulToad Visitor]

Don't panic. Assuming you mean Type 2 diabetes, it is reversible if not exactly curable, and you might be pleasantly surprised by the appropriate diet; it's so un-scary that many people eat this way simply for the health benefits.

Can I suggest you join the LCHF group? See here:

healthunlocked.com/lchf-diet

The NHS have a low-carb programme that you could look into:

nhs.uk/apps-library/low-car...

which apparently takes the form of an app. Frankly, though, it's not rocket science: you can start on the path to remission right now, today, all by yourself, without waiting for your cellphone to tell you what to do.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum Catpur 😊

You will have been given links to our Pinned Posts in your Welcome Message when you first joined, please read them carefully as they contain a lot of information about finding your way around.

This is a very busy forum with lost going on so please ask if you have any questions.

Best Wishes in your weight loss journey

Indigo

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Ps When you write a new post you are given the option to only allow forum members to view your post, which we recommend or else anyone on the WorldWideWeb can see your post 😊

[S11m]

Hi, Catpur , welcome.

Weight loss is not all about motivation and masochism - if you "slim smart" it is not so hard!

Many of us here find that what works, for weight loss and diabetes, is a combination of The Low Carbohydrate, High-Fat (LCHF) diet (see the forum here on Health Unlocked) and Not Snacking All Day AKA Intermittent Fasting (IF). See:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

[PippiRuns 6kg Restart Nov 2023]

Welcome Catpur. It must be scary but also good to know that it is a disease you can do something about. Diet advice for diabetics is a battle ground. I hope you find your way.

[vickibee]

This was my husband in February, we both embraced a lifestyle change and he is now in remission. We have both lost about 4 stone in weight. It is bloody hard but it can be done.good luck

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to vickibee]

Hi and welcome, vickibee

Well done to you for doing so well!

Follow this link to our chat thread and a list of all the activities we run. We've found active participation to be key to success, especially with our weigh-ins and Daily Diary.

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

To make navigating the forum easier, we've put all the information you'll need in a newbie pack and here's the link

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Please take the time to read it carefully, so that you're able to enjoy everything that we have on offer.

We ask that you also read this important information about internet privacy and security.

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Wishing you all the best

[SilverCooper in reply to vickibee]

well done vickibee that is a fantastic achievement! I'm sure it was not easy, but hats off to you for turning things around - it just goes to show what a huge difference can be made with a change of diet - it really is all about what you put in.... very well done to you and your husband x

[Dothisnow]

Google 800 cal fasting. Apparently you can reverse diabetes on 800 calories a day! I've done 800 cals a day in 5.2 fast! Wishing you all the best!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Dothisnow]

Hi and welcome, Dothisnow

Follow this link to our chat thread and a list of all the activities we run. We've found active participation to be key to success, especially with our weigh-ins and Daily Diary.

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

To make navigating the forum easier, we've put all the information you'll need in a newbie pack and here's the link

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Please take the time to read it carefully, so that you're able to enjoy everything that we have on offer.

We ask that you also read this important information about internet privacy and security.

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Wishing you all the best

[Hidden]

Don't be frightened of it just been taken off insulin injections been on them over 25 years. Did nothing silly started walking to work etc. Set a target of 10,000 steps and just eating sensibly no takeaways etc. Lost 6st 7lbs since last October if I can do it you can good luck I'm here if you want to chat alot of knowledgeable people on here helped me loads. Paul