Hale688

[Hale688]

Hi can you tell me how to get my sugars down if I do not get them down I will have to go on insulin and I do not won't that if I can help it

[moreless Administrator SS Supercook 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Hale

I'm afraid we're not qualified to give medical advice, that should come from your GP/dietician. Losing weight and restricting your intake of sugar/carbs should help, but why not try this community for more advice?

healthunlocked.com/drwfdiab...

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate.

We run a weigh-in every day of the week and you'd be very welcome to join one of them. The threads can always be found in the Events section, to the right of the HOME page, bottom on a mobile.

We also run a Daily Diary, where we share our meal and exercise plans for the day. It's a great place to get ideas and to keep us focused. The link can also be found in Events.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page.

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

[Ceals]

It is a toughie Hale688 but I have to agree with Moreless. Cut out all sugars and artificial sweeteners and all white flour.

Really this means no bought processed foods as they have lots of sugars hiding in them. Low fat products are full of sugars to give them flavour-full fat products are much better for you, and keep you fuller for longer.

Bread and all baked goods have to go. You them have beautiful meat, fish and vegetables to make fabulous meals from.

The blood sugar diet by Michael Moseley is a really good read, loads of advice and recipes.

However, only you can do this you have to want to change your lifestyle in order to stay off insulin. Everyone on here will support you but none of us have any magic.

Good luck, enjoy your journey and make the right kind of food your friend not your enemy.

[MrNiceGuy]

Equally, the inclusion of regular exercise (particularly cardiovascular) helps to reduce excess glucose in the blood stream/deplete glycogen from within the muscles, while also improving the body's sensitivity to insulin.