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One of the easier targets would be potatoes - as there are so many options which are lower in carbs.
 
Lizbiz said:
I always thought you had to do quite tough aerobic exercise to do any good. Not possible with my arthritis. Aqua aerobics might be good though - so long as the water is warm!!
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I don't think so - what is this attitude of punish those who gain weight?
All my GPs were so scornful of my claims that eating carbs caused weight gain. The present one has gone very quiet since my diagnosis and rapid reversal of type 2.
All I did was stop the so called cholesterol lowering diet and went back to Atkins - 50gmof carbs a day and the diabetes was demolished in 80 days - possibly too fast, but I knew what made me feel better and just went for it - absolutely zero assistance from the surgery on diet. Fortunately no ill effects from the rapid change in my way of eating.
 
Lizbiz said:
I always thought you had to do quite tough aerobic exercise to do any good. Not possible with my arthritis. Aqua aerobics might be good though - so long as the water is warm!!
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A lot of Tai Chi videos are aimed at beginners - fair enough - and they tend to look at just individual moves, but some videos show Forms of 8, 18, 24, or more moves, all joined together in a flowing sequence, and that's when you say - Ah yes, that's how it works!

But you're right, ask at your health or sports centre for aqua or other gentle exercises -- and let is know how you get on please, I'm sure other Forum Members will be interested
 
zuludog said:
A lot of Tai Chi videos are aimed at beginners - fair enough - and they tend to look at just individual moves, but some videos show Forms of 8, 18, 24, or more moves, all joined together in a flowing sequence, and that's when you say - Ah yes, that's how it works!

But you're right, ask at your health or sports centre for aqua or other gentle exercises -- and let is know how you get on please, I'm sure other Forum Members will be interested
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Will do!
 
Leadinglights said:
I would still be careful of going down on carbs too quickly, My HbA1C was 50 and I went to 70g carb per day and had terrible eye issues which lasted 6 months. I was not aware at the time It might be an problem.
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I had the same problems with my eyes only lasted 3 weeks thank goodness, 6 months must of been hell. I hated the blurryness.
 
rrambo63 said:
I had the same problems with my eyes only lasted 3 weeks thank goodness, 6 months must of been hell. I hated the blurryness.
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It was blurry but it felt as if my eyes were in different heads as they didn't seem to work together. Distance was fine but it was the near vision I struggled with.
 
Lizbiz said:
Had no idea that could happen!
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It doesn’t happen to everyone, but it is known to be a risk of rapidly changing BGs which have gradually crept up over a long period to quite high levels, and suddenly dropping them down to be instantly ‘in range’. This can put a bit of a strain on the fine blood vessels that serve the eyes and nerve endings

Thankfully any pain or vision problems is usually short lived.

But slow and steady seems a safer option - and more sustainable for many members too.

Welcome to the forum!
 
everydayupsanddowns said:
It doesn’t happen to everyone, but it is known to be a risk of rapidly changing BGs which have gradually crept up over a long period to quite high levels, and suddenly dropping them down to be instantly ‘in range’. This can put a bit of a strain on the fine blood vessels that serve the eyes and nerve endings

Thankfully any pain or vision problems is usually short lived.

But slow and steady seems a safer option - and more sustainable for many members too.

Welcome to the forum!
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Can it also make you feel a bit down and weepy? Having really vivid dreams too
 
Lizbiz said:
Can it also make you feel a bit down and weepy? Having really vivid dreams too
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I think the "down and weepy" is probably part of the grieving process (although very high BG levels can make you feel like that too but it sounds like yours aren't that high) Most people go through a period of grieving when they are diagnosed with a life changing health condition. Food is such a major part of our lives and a pleasure of course as well as cultural and naturally essential for life, so it is understandable to have an element of loss of that carefree approach to it that we took for granted before and that can have quite an impact on out mental outlook, both consciously and subconsiously (via dreams). This should fade over time as you come to terms with it and find an enjoyable and sustainable way to live with your diabetes and get into a new routine.
 
rebrascora said:
I think the "down and weepy" is probably part of the grieving process (although very high BG levels can make you feel like that too but it sounds like yours aren't that high) Most people go through a period of grieving when they are diagnosed with a life changing health condition. Food is such a major part of our lives and a pleasure of course as well as cultural and naturally essential for life, so it is understandable to have an element of loss of that carefree approach to it that we took for granted before and that can have quite an impact on out mental outlook, both consciously and subconsiously (via dreams). This should fade over time as you come to terms with it and find an enjoyable and sustainable way to live with your diabetes and get into a new routine.
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Yes, that's true. I've always counted trips out with friends to be incomplete without the traditional 'tea and a bun'! I suppose it does seem a big loss. With so many people now diabetic, you'd think some places might start making Keto cakes!
 
Lizbiz said:
Yes, that's true. I've always counted trips out with friends to be incomplete without the traditional 'tea and a bun'! I suppose it does seem a big loss. With so many people now diabetic, you'd think some places might start making Keto cakes!
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i travel with babybels and nuts.... :-(
 
Hello LIZBIZ and anyone else; apologies if I'm boring you with Tai Chi, but I've just found this video
You don't start at this level, but it shows what can be done; and as you might expect, besides the physical actions it helps to focus your mind as well
 
Lizbiz said:
Have to start a campaign!
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Hey! the no sugar baby bel army is here. I have just been out and had lunch: american breakfast - bacon, poached eggs, mushrooms, 1 sausage. NO pancakes or fried potatoes. 430 calories, that's me done till supper time. You can live ok and do low carb!.
 
Lizbiz said:
Yes, that's true. I've always counted trips out with friends to be incomplete without the traditional 'tea and a bun'! I suppose it does seem a big loss. With so many people now diabetic, you'd think some places might start making Keto cakes!
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Mi, who posts on here, has recipes for keto cake which is amazing. Instead of flour she uses almond flour and Xylitol in stead of sugar. It can be done! I'm going to try to make one later.
 
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