Diabetes and high blood pressure

[Kvh1]

Iv been diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure just 4 weeks ago and I'm trying to change this naturally. In the last month Iv lost half a stone but I'm still feeling rubbish. I'm now 11st and I didn't think I would be at risk of either one . Iv tried to look after myself but a few years ago the weight piled on . I'm only 30

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Hi Kvh1 and welcome

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.

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI (can be found in the pinned Newbie post) to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for 😊

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 😊

To the right of the HOME page (bottom on a mobile), you'll find Events. In there, you'll find links to our daily Weigh-in's (you will choose just one day per week), our Daily Diary, where we post our menu and exercise plans, for accountability, advice and support - which is great to get ideas of what other people are eating and I have to confess to nicking some of their menu's and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

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Cheering you to success to reach your goals 🎉🎉🎉

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Hi and welcome

Wishing you all the best on your weight loss journey Minniewinny has given you some great advice

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker (a link to this can be found in the Welcome Newbies thread ) to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for 😊

[AlexandriaUK]

Hi welcome to the site, I am sorry you have been diagnosed so young with not just one but two pesky disease's, can you perhaps give a little more details other than just your age, your sex and height would be good and your BP numbers, that would put your weight and BP into perspective.

Losing weight will be good of course if you need to but also exercises will help with both these.

If your in UK most GP surgeries have nurses that deal with diabetes and BP if not you can be referred to your local hospital clinic.

[ceejayblue]

Have a look at the diabetes.org.uk website, lots of helpful information and advice there for Diabetics. Watch your carbs, don't take them out of your diet totally, just cut down, will help bring down your blood glucose levels.

[Penel]

Along with The 12 week plan, have a look at The Blood Sugar Diet by Michael Mosley.

thebloodsugardiet.com