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[lynne51]

Hi all i was diagnosed with type 2 after a routine blood test 4 weeks ago cant say it came as much of a shock as there is a big family history of it but i need help i had been dieting for 3 mnths before diagnosis getting on very well but since diagnosis im a bit confused as to what i should eat now especially snacks.oh my first hba1c was 7.2 so i guess it needs working on. thanx to all who takes the time to read this.Lynne

 

[Northerner]

Hi Lynne, welcome to the forum!🙂

It can be confusing at first knowing what is suitable. Ideally, you need to be eating fresh fruit and vegetables, and choose wholemeal or seeded bread and wholemeal pastas. Have a look on Diabetes UK's site for some ideas.

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Food_and_recipes/Eating-well-with-Type-2-diabetes/

People can react differently to different foods, so over time you will learn what food is OK and what to avoid. If you can get a session with a dietician, that would also help a great deal.

 

[insulinaddict09]

Hi all i was diagnosed with type 2 after a routine blood test 4 weeks ago cant say it came as much of a shock as there is a big family history of it but i need help i had been dieting for 3 mnths before diagnosis getting on very well but since diagnosis im a bit confused as to what i should eat now especially snacks.oh my first hba1c was 7.2 so i guess it needs working on. thanx to all who takes the time to read this.Lynne

Hello and welcome to the forum Lynne 🙂. I would suggest a healthy balanced diet , plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables , maybe more activity if possible , walking etc . I am a Low Carber so I tend to limit Carbs but as a new diabetic you are best to just reduce them , reduce portion sizes of Carbs and you will also aid your weight loss. Brown bread and pasta , rice etc are good as they will fill you up longer and are slow release. Do you have a glucose monitor to check your sugar levels at home? if not ask your DSN for one ( they're free) so that you can see how different foods effect your levels etc. As for snacks , fruit , nuts etc are good . if you need any help at all dont hesitate to ask . 🙂

 

[Proudspirit]

Hi Lynne,
Welcome to the forum, I was diagnosed in May and have just asked the same question on the main forum!

Good luck
Julie xx

 

[sasha1]

Hi Lynne

Welcome to the forum...the large extended family..🙂

Heidi
xx🙂

 

[Steff]

hi Lynne and a warm welcome xx

 

[aymes]

Hi Lynne and welcome to the site. You're in the right place to chat to others and chat/ask questions etc.