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Barbara W - Type 2 just diagnosed

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Welcome to the group
 
What books are the most helpful on Type 2 there are so many to choose from I'm a little confused has anybody got any recommendations please
 
Barbara W said:
What books are the most helpful on Type 2 there are so many to choose from I'm a little confused has anybody got any recommendations please
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The Type 2 Diabetes the first year by Gretchen Becker is easy to read, although she is American it has been adapted for the UK levels. She is also a Diabetic herself.
 
Welcome to the Forum Barbara. You will get plenty of advice here. I have found it extremely helpful. The recipe section is good too.

I am finding myself really enjoying cooking and finding different things to eat now. I am at present in the "high risk" category so am trying to delay or prevent diabetes. I found out from people here that my biggest downfall was all the fresh fruit (6-7 pieces a day), dried fruit, breakfast cereals, sandwiches at lunchtime, potatoes, pasta that I was eating. There was me thinking it was a "healthy" diet.!!
 
Hello Barbara. Is that your dog? I had one called Ben, had a gold carpet too...was supposed to be navy. :D I miss him.
 
Welcome to this exclusive club @Barbara W; sadly the membership is a growing one as diabetes is a rapidly growing condition in the UK population. Good news is there's no membership fees and stacks of free advice based on members experiences, and a lot of support for you too.
You asked about books and the one that I've found very useful about explaining what diabetes is and how to manage it is Reverse Your Diabetes by Dr. David Cavan. It might not help you to reverse the condition but would without doubt go a long way to help you manage it.
 
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Hello Barbara. Is that your dog? I had one called Ben, had a gold carpet too...was supposed to be navy. :D I miss him.
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Took me a while to figure out what you were saying here Ditto...had another coffee...got it now:D
 
Maz2 said:
Welcome to the Forum Barbara. You will get plenty of advice here. I have found it extremely helpful. The recipe section is good too.

I am finding myself really enjoying cooking and finding different things to eat now. I am at present in the "high risk" category so am trying to delay or prevent diabetes. I found out from people here that my biggest downfall was all the fresh fruit (6-7 pieces a day), dried fruit, breakfast cereals, sandwiches at lunchtime, potatoes, pasta that I was eating. There was me thinking it was a "healthy" diet.!!
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Hi thanks for the welcome your way of eating sounds exactly what I'm doing right this minute still, I know I have to make changes its just knowing where to start I'm reading lots and trying to gather as much information as I can. I will take a look at the recipe section thanks for your advise
 
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Took me a while to figure out what you were saying here Ditto...had another coffee...got it now:D
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Yes her name is Ruby she's had a few tough years and been through several operations on her legs she struggles a lot but is still a happy dog which is the main thing. I'm still finding my way around the site not sure if I'm doing it correctly so bare with me lol .
 
Dave W said:
Welcome to this exclusive club @Barbara W; sadly the membership is a growing one as diabetes is a rapidly growing condition in the UK population. Good news is there's no membership fees and stacks of free advice based on members experiences, and a lot of support for you too.
You asked about books and the one that I've found very useful about explaining what diabetes is and how to manage it is Reverse Your Diabetes by Dr. David Cavan. It might not help you to reverse the condition but would without doubt go a long way to help you manage it.
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Thanks for the welcome I will take a look at the book you have recommended , there's so many to choose from I'm finding it all confusing. Yes your right diabetes is on the up it runs in my family but was hoping it would pass me by.
I'm certainly finding out a lot of information on this site and everyone is being very friendly and offering me a lot of advice.
 
Barbara W said:
Yes her name is Ruby she's had a few tough years and been through several operations on her legs she struggles a lot but is still a happy dog which is the main thing. I'm still finding my way around the site not sure if I'm doing it correctly so bare with me lol .
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Hi Barbara feeling of confusion...almost like replying to myself...another Barbara here...love love love dogs...currently borrow Harry...my next door neighbours British Bulldog...he has got me walking most days for an hour or so...referred to as my diabetes dog now...you'll get used to the site pretty quickly and no doubt navigating it like a real pro soon ...so much to learn...especially in the early days...believe most of us feel like that initially...still early days for me...still learning so much...I am seven months into my diagnosis...feeling more confident I can manage my diabetes...such a relief I feel like that now...my early days were pretty dismal...eating better (well not as badly as I used to)...losing weight...feeling better...blood glucose going down...or as we say in Sarf London dhannnnn...as grovesy has said the Gretchen Becker book is such an informative read...and of course this forum is an absolute gift...good luck...you'll get there...be good to read about your progress...regards to you and the beautiful Ruby...little snippet of Harry for you both below.
 

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Hi Barbara feeling of confusion...almost like replying to myself...another Barbara here...love love love dogs...currently borrow Harry...my next door neighbours British Bulldog...he has got me walking most days for an hour or so...referred to as my diabetes dog now...you'll get used to the site pretty quickly and no doubt navigating it like a real pro soon ...so much to learn...especially in the early days...believe most of us feel like that initially...still early days for me...still learning so much...I am seven months into my diagnosis...feeling more confident I can manage my diabetes...such a relief I feel like that now...my early days were pretty dismal...eating better (well not as badly as I used to)...losing weight...feeling better...blood glucose going down...or as we say in Sarf London dhannnnn...as grovesy has said the Gretchen Becker book is such an informative read...and of course this forum is an absolute gift...good luck...you'll get there...be good to read about your progress...regards to you and the beautiful Ruby...little snippet of Harry for you both below.
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What a beauty Harry is Yes a lot of confusion but I will get there I'm learning a lot on the forum already. Like you trying to exercise more so regularly walking every day and pushing myself a bit further each day. I've been looking at several book and in the process of ordering the Gretchen Becker book think it's a good starting point. Thank you for the boost of confidence
 
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