Diabetes

[Cdflady25]

I am being test for diabetes will it change my diet in a big way.

I am a bit scared of the result.

I am 24.5 stone and 5ft 8.5 inches so a very high bmi

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

I suspect it will change the way you eat a lot, cdflady25. Type 2 diabetes and obesity are the result of metabolic syndrome, which is caused by over consumption of carbohydrates, especially sugar.

Don't worry, it's the way many of us choose to eat, even if we do not have diabetes. It's not at all difficult, or unsustainable. Here are a few things for you to look at to prepare you and it's never too late to start implementing the change, regardless of what the blood tests say.

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

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This is the first in a series of 7 videos, all well worth watching youtu.be/h0zD1gj0pXk(Not working as expected?)

dietdoctor.com/diabetes

diabetes.co.uk/

healthunlocked.com/lchf-diet

Don't feel overwhelmed, just take your time going through them.

[Hidden]

Hi Cdflady25 and welcome I am type 2 diabetic I came here in May

26 stone 6lb and injections three times a day. I have loads of other health problems too.

I’m following the LCHF (low carb high fat) plan and yesterday I hit my

3 stone 1lb loss I’m never hungry I love my food.

Great support on here🌻

[Cdflady25 in reply to Hidden]

I have a needle phobia so that will be difficult for me

[Hidden in reply to Cdflady25]

Maybe this is your time to change. Good look in your weight loss journey 🌻

[Cdflady25 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Subtle_badger in reply to Cdflady25]

I think it will be very unlikely that you will be prescribed insulin immediately on diagnosis. You can use that phobia to drive your resolve!

(I also have a needle phobia, I am not sure I could handle daily injections 😱)

[Cdflady25 in reply to Subtle_badger]

I just have to wait until blood tests results are in

Just scared if level 1 or 2

[Subtle_badger in reply to Cdflady25]

🤞

[Subtle_badger in reply to Cdflady25]

Any news?

[Cdflady25 in reply to Subtle_badger]

Not yet was told take time as Covid is about

[Barcud 48kg]

Hi you've come to a great place to get support and it's not too late! I started here in June 2018 weighing 21stone 2lb and have now lost 8 stone, still want to lose another stone to get into healthy BMI range (being the same height as you) and this morning ran 5.5kms oh and I'm 62.

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

I hope this gives you some encouragement, whether it turns out you are diabetic or not it's still worth losing weight. I have so much more energy, although I was quite active before, my knees now love me and don't complain when I go upstairs.

I have cut out refined carbs and not been hungry so a totally sustainable life change. I think I've had less than 50 slices of bread in those 2 years, very few cakes/pastry and very little pasta or rice otherwise I've eaten pretty normally just upping my fats, I'd have never have stuck to something where I couldn't eat cheese. The support here has been invaluable.

I wish you all the best and hope to see you joining in around the boards

[Cdflady25 in reply to Barcud]

Thank you for your information

[Cdflady25]

When I am in the UK I drive everywhere but I go to USA for two weeks and I lose 3stone dont know how

[Subtle_badger]

Of course it's scary, but about 1/3 of adults in the UK have diabetes or pre-diabetes, so you will not be alone. And as Hidden proves, it can be reversed. Click on her name, and have a look at her recent posts. She's sharing the food she is eating, and it is joyous.

I am voluntarily eating a similar diet. It was a little difficult changing, but I love it - and I know it's the only way I can keep healthy.

[Cdflady25 in reply to Subtle_badger]

Ta

[Hidden in reply to Subtle_badger]

Thank youx🌻

[Cdflady25]

hello

yes we walk everywhere but here in wales were we live is very wet .

i eat as much as we do here but we enjoy walking without thinking about it

[Lytham 3 stone]

Hello, would you like to join our weigh in? Here's the link, I hope to see you there! x

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...