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Hi im Julie. type 2 diagnosed nearly 4 years ago. I had loads of problems taking metformin and gliclizide and never controlled my BS. I started Humulin insulin in july and am now taking 26units. BS ranging from 2.2 to 18.0. most of the time im ok with diet ect but as you can see I have a sweet tooth that im finding it difficult to deal with as im also quite a depressive. I find it very helpful reading all your posts and am learning a lot. As a nurse I thought I knew about diabetes, but what a shock to find out how little I did know or understand. I now need to ask my GP if im LADA 1.5 as its all very confusing. I don't feel as though I fit the type 2 explanations so its worth asking. Any advise on diet or anything would be very welcome. Julie:confused:
 
High Julie, Try to keep the carbs as low as poss, If you are feeling hungary/peckish have a stick of cellory or similar. I feel ill if i am not doing something. So tomorow go for a walk in the fresh air & it will do you the world of good. Good luck & welcome. 🙂
 
Hi Julie, welcome to the forum 🙂 Have you tried keeping a food diary so that you can examine what you are consuming (particularly in terms of carbs) - you may then be able to spot areas that could benefit from tweaking. You might also be able to spot particular times when you are vulnerable to an attack of the munchies! I would also recommend some systematic testing - have a read of Test,Review, Adjust by Alan S as a guide.

It is possible to wean yourself off the bad stuff - it is surprising how quickly tastes can change! Are the highs due to overtreating the lows? What makes you think you may not be Type 2? Have you sought any help regarding the depression? Perhaps CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) might help? Many of our members have found it helpful.

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have and we will try our best to help 🙂
 
There is a good Duk group in sunderland with lots of support/talks etc. I could send you the event program if you want. 🙂
 
Hi Julie welcome to the forum. As Alan mentioned it could well be worth keeping a food diary, as this could well help in identifying foods that are causing highs.
 
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Welcome juiler 🙂

Are you injecting twice a day? I only ask as you say you are on 26 units a day.

Good bunch of folks on this forum so hope you find any answers you are looking for.
 
Hi Julie
I am new too - both to diabetes and this forum.
I have found the information here really helpful - and some lovely people too!
Best wishes
David
 
Welcome to the forum julier 🙂
 
Hi and welcome Julie, for the munchies I find Brazil nuts are very good. Low carb and they 'burn slowly', I get mine from the baking section in Sainsburys. If you do try them make sure you chew them up really well otherwise they can be a bit of a surprise when they come out the next day.

Also I find tinned mackerel is very good and filling, in tomato sauce but I leave most of that in the tin to minimise the carb content. You will smell like a cat afterwards though.
 
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