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Diagnosed yesterday (10/2019) total shock although have been feeling very poorly for quite a while.
Cried constantly since diagnosis and I don’t really know why?????
Need to take control now and get a grip!
I’m sure I’m going to have lots of questions going forward as right now I feel like a total fish out of water!
 
Hi @Mrs G ..
It’s all a bit confusing to start off with but don’t worry.its usually deal-able with, we as type 2, have to limit our carbs, that’s that’s the simple sugars, and the more complex starches, from any grains, potato, rice root veg products..
 
Consider yourself back in the water with loads of fish who have been there and done it and are moving on!

How did you come to be diagnosed, and are you happy to share any results you have?
 
With any luck this will be a whole new beginning in a journey towards better health.
I am just coming up to 3 years from diagnosis and I feel so much better than when pushed to eat 'healthy' carbs.
 
Hi@Mrs G welcome , not diabetic myself but carer to my son who diagnosed 5 weeks ago, everyone on here lovely and so supportive.... it will be ok
Debbie
 
Hi and welcome. It takes time to get your head around things but don’t despair, on diagnosis I was told by my GP that “my life would never be the same”......she was right but not in the way she implied! Diabetes has changed my life and it’s all for the better, I went from being convinced I would starve to death to having a diet I now love and wouldn’t change for anything. I’m not saying it’s easy to start with, it takes time and patience to work out the foods that work best for you and what to avoid. I have struggled with yo-yo dieting all my life, yet within 6 months I was 4 stone lighter with little effort! I also have heart disease and angina, yet I have gone from using my gtn spray daily to not having touched it in 6 months. Diabetes changed my life for sure but all for the better :D
 
CathyB said:
Hi and welcome. It takes time to get your head around things but don’t despair, on diagnosis I was told by my GP that “my life would never be the same”......she was right but not in the way she implied! Diabetes has changed my life and it’s all for the better, I went from being convinced I would starve to death to having a diet I now love and wouldn’t change for anything. I’m not saying it’s easy to start with, it takes time and patience to work out the foods that work best for you and what to avoid. I have struggled with yo-yo dieting all my life, yet within 6 months I was 4 stone lighter with little effort! I also have heart disease and angina, yet I have gone from using my gtn spray daily to not having touched it in 6 months. Diabetes changed my life for sure but all for the better :D
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Thanks Cathy, that’s made me feel better, when I was told all the nurse kept doing was apologising!!!
I’ve gone straight on to medication as my levels were high (7.8 I think) I have no real idea what the numbers mean as I was in a total daze, I will find out when I go back in 2 weeks, with my list of questions.
My issue is food, I’m a very fussy eater so need to come up with a plan, it’s so hard to get a clear explanation of what I can actually eat. I’ve just ordered a pizza, thin base piled high with veg as right now I need comfort food!
 
Mrs G said:
Thanks Cathy, that’s made me feel better, when I was told all the nurse kept doing was apologising!!!
I’ve gone straight on to medication as my levels were high (7.8 I think) I have no real idea what the numbers mean as I was in a total daze, I will find out when I go back in 2 weeks, with my list of questions.
My issue is food, I’m a very fussy eater so need to come up with a plan, it’s so hard to get a clear explanation of what I can actually eat. I’ve just ordered a pizza, thin base piled high with veg as right now I need comfort food!
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My bg on diagnosis was 22 😱 and I was feeling rough! At 7.8 it won’t take you long to pull it back, the medication will help but you do need to think about your diet if you want to take back control. Testing you bg level before and after meals will help you to work out what foods work best for you and what you need to adapt and try again, we are all different in how we react. Type 2 dont usually get given a kit because of the cost but it is the best way to work out what foods work best for you as we are all different, code free is the one most of us buy, cheapest to purchase at around £15 with replacement strips around £8 for 50. You need to test before you eat and again 2 hours later and look for a rise of no more than 2, otherwise you need to adapt and try again next time. Keeping a food diary helps. A rule of thumb is to cut potatoes, rice and pasta along with bread, there is a low carb loaf called LivLife that I eat for convenience. Be careful with fruit as it’s high in natural sugar, especially tropical fruits, some of us tolerate a few berries but you need to test and try. With veg, avoid what grows below the ground, try what grows on the ground and above but not peas or sweetcorn. Cauliflower is a saving grace, you can mash it with a little seasoning or mustard to replace mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice works well. Eggs and bacon for breakfast is great and any meat is also fine. Be patient and be kind to yourself as you work out your best options. Loads of info here to help you so read as much as you can and ask any questions you might have :D
 
''Type 2 dont usually get given a kit because of the cost but it is the best way to work out what foods work best for you as we are all different, code free is the one most of us buy, cheapest to purchase at around £15 with replacement strips around £8 for 50. You need to test before you eat and again 2 hours later and look for a rise of no more than 2, otherwise you need to adapt and try again next time. Keeping a food diary helps.''

Any particular make/type and to buy from where?
I would like one to know if I am heading in the right direction during the weeks ahead.
 
nipthelicker said:
''Type 2 dont usually get given a kit because of the cost but it is the best way to work out what foods work best for you as we are all different, code free is the one most of us buy, cheapest to purchase at around £15 with replacement strips around £8 for 50. You need to test before you eat and again 2 hours later and look for a rise of no more than 2, otherwise you need to adapt and try again next time. Keeping a food diary helps.''

Any particular make/type and to buy from where?
I would like one to know if I am heading in the right direction during the weeks ahead.
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As is in the paragraph you stated the codefree is the cheapest meter to self fund that we know of, you can get it from Amazon xx
 
Hello and welcome to the forum. 🙂

I have tried others, but always go back to the Codefree as it works best for me.
 
If you need to eat pizza then there is something you can make yourself - a 'fathead' pizza, which is low carb.
 
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