hi all was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 3 weeks ago ..i am currently on metformin twice a day and gradualy going up to 2 twice a day .. i seem to be fine with the meformin ...everything is so overwhelming rigt now and im just taking one day at a time ..looking forward to see how we all cope with diabetes and how i can manage it better ..
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Hey Kaz, welcome to the group, I’m sure you will find many great people will say hi and the T2ers will surely give you some great advice, I wish you the best of luck with your new journey and your going the right way at it “a day at a time” it gets easier as you start to learn the basics
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Welcome to the forum @wee kaz
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
It is perfectly natural to feel overwhelmed at the beginning - but take it steady, be kind to yourself, and you’ll get there one day at a time.
Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations - it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and it shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy. Try not to be disheartened about your diagnosis, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life.
One of the biggest questions when newly diagnosed is often ‘what can I eat’ and while there are obvious things like cakes, biscuits, sweets and sugary drinks that you will be wanting to cut out straight away, you might be surprised how much *all* carbohydrate affects your BG levels, including rice, pasta, bread, pastry, grains, cereals and many fruits. Many members here find that reducing their intake of carbs is a very helpful strategy. There’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach, so each individual needs to work out how many carbs a day and which varieties of carbs work well for them
When it comes to managing your diabetes, it’s best to make changes to your menu and activity levels gradually - partly because they need to be sustainable long term, but also because very rapid and sudden changes to blood glucose levels are harder on the fine blood vessels, and changing things more gently will give your body time to adapt.
Good luck and keep asking questions 🙂
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
It is perfectly natural to feel overwhelmed at the beginning - but take it steady, be kind to yourself, and you’ll get there one day at a time.
Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations - it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and it shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy. Try not to be disheartened about your diagnosis, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life.
One of the biggest questions when newly diagnosed is often ‘what can I eat’ and while there are obvious things like cakes, biscuits, sweets and sugary drinks that you will be wanting to cut out straight away, you might be surprised how much *all* carbohydrate affects your BG levels, including rice, pasta, bread, pastry, grains, cereals and many fruits. Many members here find that reducing their intake of carbs is a very helpful strategy. There’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach, so each individual needs to work out how many carbs a day and which varieties of carbs work well for them
When it comes to managing your diabetes, it’s best to make changes to your menu and activity levels gradually - partly because they need to be sustainable long term, but also because very rapid and sudden changes to blood glucose levels are harder on the fine blood vessels, and changing things more gently will give your body time to adapt.
Good luck and keep asking questions 🙂
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