I am new to forum but was diagnosed with T2 over 25 years ago. I managed ok for a few years then had to go on to Metformin and then empaglifloin plus extra Metformin. Now I have 3 months to get better control or another drug will be added. Can't remember the name though.
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Welcome to the forum.
Obviously over time tolerance to carbohydrates can change so the medications and diet are no longer as effective and over time diet can slip but also ideas about managing blood glucose level by diet has changed. The standard NHS Eat Well Plate really is not all that suitable for Type 2 diabetics as it is too high in carbohydrates.
Have a look at this link as that may give you some idea of a low carb approach which is successful for many. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
What is you HbA1C that has given cause for concern?
Obviously over time tolerance to carbohydrates can change so the medications and diet are no longer as effective and over time diet can slip but also ideas about managing blood glucose level by diet has changed. The standard NHS Eat Well Plate really is not all that suitable for Type 2 diabetics as it is too high in carbohydrates.
Have a look at this link as that may give you some idea of a low carb approach which is successful for many. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
What is you HbA1C that has given cause for concern?
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Not too bad but still some work to do. If you would like to post some of the meals you have, then people may be able to suggest alternatives to anything high carb. Sometimes it is portion size that drifts and is the culprit.
Thank you for saying its not too bad, I was quite concerned. Unfortunately have never taken to salads which is a big drawback. On a Sunday when family visits its either turkey or beef roast with roast potatoes mixed veg and Yorkshire puds. My main problem is a craving for anything sweet but I am getting to grips with that now.
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Many people following a low carb regime would be aiming at no more than 130g carbs per day so may opt not to have both Yorkshire puds and potatoes but have plenty of other veg instead. Gravy can also be carby depending on how you make it.
People ofthen think of salads as lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes but there is a lot more that you can use in salads. There is a whole host of salad ideas in the food forum here.
Have a look at www.sugarfreelondoner for some recipes for cakes, cookies and deserts which are all low carb.
As you reduce the amount of sweet things your taste buds will become re-educated and things will start to taste just too sweet.
The Narure valley, KIND or shop own protein nut bars are less than 10g per bar and are a 'sweet' snack. People make sugar free jelly with berries for deserts. The high protein yoghurts or Kvarg deserts are low carb options.
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Good but make sure your strips are in date.
Let's face it - Diabetes is a pain in the arse!
It needs constant monitoring. There's a saying along the line of:-
"It's like owning a tiger - keep your eye on it and you'll be fine but turn your back and it'll tear you to shreds"
I've reluctantly submitted to a changed lifestyle of regular, light exercise and watching what I eat (as well as enough pilss to make me rattle). The thing is ---- it's a nuisance but I do actually feel better overall. I've lost weight and don't sweat like a pig at the slightest exertion. I'm also more mindful of what i eat so tend to savor and value my food more.
Bottom line - try and find the positives from diabetes rather than the negatives.
Good luck going forward!
It needs constant monitoring. There's a saying along the line of:-
"It's like owning a tiger - keep your eye on it and you'll be fine but turn your back and it'll tear you to shreds"
I've reluctantly submitted to a changed lifestyle of regular, light exercise and watching what I eat (as well as enough pilss to make me rattle). The thing is ---- it's a nuisance but I do actually feel better overall. I've lost weight and don't sweat like a pig at the slightest exertion. I'm also more mindful of what i eat so tend to savor and value my food more.
Bottom line - try and find the positives from diabetes rather than the negatives.
Good luck going forward!
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Great to hear @Oldie79
Some people’s diabetes does seem to change over time, and periodically re-assessing whether the management strategies and menu that have been working before are still giving good results can be very worthwhile.
Many forum members use pairs of BG checks around food to see the response to particular meals and snacks. You can check immediately before eating, and again 2 hours after the first bite. Ideally you’d want to see a rise of 2-3mmol/L or less from the meal.
Where you see bigger rises, it can help to reduce portion sizes of carbs in the meal, or try different sources of carb for a gentler release of glucose.
Good luck, and let us know how you get on 🙂
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