Just been diagnosed as type 2. Blood sugar was 98 on 2 tests they did 2 weeks apart. Symptoms were only tiredness. But my white blood cell count showed I had an infection.
I am a stone overweight, 40 female, walk a bit, but not regular exercise. My diet is varied and healthy, mostly. I do like chocolate and snacks amd eat out few times a week. Surprised with my diagnosis.
I have been told to limit my carbs and go on a diet to shift the weight. Diet is fine, will limit my portions and cut out snacks. They are diet managing me. repeat bloods in 3 months.
my questions:
1. Would an infection raise my sugars that high? Concerned only tested 2 weeks apart and my white blood cells have risen too
2. What is a target carb intake? I have downloaded the nutracheck app, which seems helpful. I like a daily number to aim for.
3. Would I need to test my sugars each day?
4. I was not in an at risk category. Why?
Any advice as want to lower my sugars without need for medicine.
I am a stone overweight, 40 female, walk a bit, but not regular exercise. My diet is varied and healthy, mostly. I do like chocolate and snacks amd eat out few times a week. Surprised with my diagnosis.
I have been told to limit my carbs and go on a diet to shift the weight. Diet is fine, will limit my portions and cut out snacks. They are diet managing me. repeat bloods in 3 months.
my questions:
1. Would an infection raise my sugars that high? Concerned only tested 2 weeks apart and my white blood cells have risen too
2. What is a target carb intake? I have downloaded the nutracheck app, which seems helpful. I like a daily number to aim for.
3. Would I need to test my sugars each day?
4. I was not in an at risk category. Why?
Any advice as want to lower my sugars without need for medicine.