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40 and newly diagnosed type 2 - devastated

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It's strange as well as my doctor tried to refer me to slimming world when he gave me my diagnosis- a diet that promotes high carbs low fat
 
Jo121 said:
It's strange as well as my doctor tried to refer me to slimming world when he gave me my diagnosis- a diet that promotes high carbs low fat
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A triumph of opinion over fact, and why so many people have low fatted themselves out of years of visiting their grandchildren.
 
Jo121 said:
It's strange as well as my doctor tried to refer me to slimming world when he gave me my diagnosis- a diet that promotes high carbs low fat
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Just came across a website stepawayfromthecarbs.com loads for recipes for all sorts of things.
I was looking up crispy seaweed.
 
Hi Jo,

I am newly diagnosed and having a massively difficult time too. Like you, I have fits of crying, my moods are all over the place and I seem to be in a constant state of hyper-awareness, self-loathing and hate for what I knowingly did to myself. I was a carb fiend - pastas, rice, bread....those were the basis of 80% of my meals. I struggle daily with what to make for meals and to be honest, I'm up to my eyeballs in salads. I'm 43 with a toddler who I love more than life itself and am so terrified that this condition will shorten my time with her.

I spend a lot of time chiding myself for being so reckless with my health and trying to wish it away. Obviously, there is no use in any of that. I am doing my best to move forward, but depression as a result of the diagnosis has me pinned down and I can't seem to get out of it. Not yet, anyway.

I know I will eventually come to terms with this condition, but right now, I will honestly say I'm not ok at all. This is a process that we all must go through. I hope we both find a new "normal" and learn to be happy again. Just want you to know you're not alone and that I completely empathize with what you're feeling and with what you're going through.
 
AndreaM said:
Hi Jo,

I am newly diagnosed and having a massively difficult time too. Like you, I have fits of crying, my moods are all over the place and I seem to be in a constant state of hyper-awareness, self-loathing and hate for what I knowingly did to myself. I was a carb fiend - pastas, rice, bread....those were the basis of 80% of my meals. I struggle daily with what to make for meals and to be honest, I'm up to my eyeballs in salads. I'm 43 with a toddler who I love more than life itself and am so terrified that this condition will shorten my time with her.

I spend a lot of time chiding myself for being so reckless with my health and trying to wish it away. Obviously, there is no use in any of that. I am doing my best to move forward, but depression as a result of the diagnosis has me pinned down and I can't seem to get out of it. Not yet, anyway.

I know I will eventually come to terms with this condition, but right now, I will honestly say I'm not ok at all. This is a process that we all must go through. I hope we both find a new "normal" and learn to be happy again. Just want you to know you're not alone and that I completely empathize with what you're feeling and with what you're going through.
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Oh Andrea you have described exactly as I am feeling. I am so sorry you are going through this as it is hell. I'm the same as 80percent of my meals were carbs and I dont like much else. Heres hoping we can feel better soon. Big hugs
 
Jo121 said:
Oh Andrea you have described exactly as I am feeling. I am so sorry you are going through this as it is hell. I'm the same as 80percent of my meals were carbs and I dont like much else. Heres hoping we can feel better soon. Big hugs
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Hi Jo,
How are you feeling today?

After giving myself time to grieve, I decided today that the pity party is over and it is time to make changes in my life. I don't want to be dependent on insulin nor do I want to be popping medication (hopefully not) to help manage my sugars. Every choice I make will either harm or help me and I choose to make positive choices. I will be trying out new recipes, increasing my activity and closely monitoring my progress.

I wish you all the very best and hope that brighter days will be ahead.
 
AndreaM said:
Hi Jo,
How are you feeling today?

After giving myself time to grieve, I decided today that the pity party is over and it is time to make changes in my life. I don't want to be dependent on insulin nor do I want to be popping medication (hopefully not) to help manage my sugars. Every choice I make will either harm or help me and I choose to make positive choices. I will be trying out new recipes, increasing my activity and closely monitoring my progress.

I wish you all the very best and hope that brighter days will be ahead.
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Good for you Andrea. I'm a little better today but I have work and I know I dont think about it until after work. Work is keeping me sane at the mo if I'm honest as I cant Google anything or think about it. It feels normal
 
Jo121 said:
The types of meals I make are all homemade with no jars but things like-
Lasagne
Spag bog
Chillie
Keema curry
Roast dinners
Chicken tikka masala
Macaroni cheese
Pesto past
Quiche
Pizza
Fajitas
Enchiladas
Toad in the hole
These can likely be tweaked but I struggle to eat the meat bit if it's not paired with some carb on the fork at the same time.
The changes arent sustainable but I've no idea where to start as this week has been hectic so my kids and hubby have had macaroni cheese, and pizza this week. I'm swapped my meal prep lunches for salad as well. Only thing that hasnt changed is breakfast because I always eat berries, natural greek yoghurt and one weetabix before diabetes with toast as a weekend treat
Thanks
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Some ideas
Lasagne - use aubergine instead of pasta (bit like an Italian flavoured moussaka)
Spag boll - white cabbage linguine or corgetti spaghetti
Curry - cauli rice. Works well with chilli as well.
Roast dinners - meat and two veg (skip or have only a small portion of potatoes)
Quiche - make it without the pastry crust. This is one of my favourite ways of using up what I have in the fridge
I haven't (yet) found a substitute for tortillas or toad in the hole.
 
adrian1der said:
Some ideas
Lasagne - use aubergine instead of pasta (bit like an Italian flavoured moussaka)
Spag boll - white cabbage linguine or corgetti spaghetti
Curry - cauli rice. Works well with chilli as well.
Roast dinners - meat and two veg (skip or have only a small portion of potatoes)
Quiche - make it without the pastry crust. This is one of my favourite ways of using up what I have in the fridge
I haven't (yet) found a substitute for tortillas or toad in the hole.
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Thanks
 
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