Diagnosed last week

[jb12]

Hi!
Pleased to meet you all!

Trying to strike the right tone! I was just diagnosed with type 2 last week. I have started measuring my BGs. My fingers are peppered with little holes.

Why are my BGs going up after 30 minutes of moderately brisk walk? How do I reverse this infernal condition! is the mosely diet or newcastle diet a thing (diabetes nurse says yes) ?

 

[Judith5]

Welcome @jb12

There are lots of people with very valuable experience on here. Hopefully they will answer your questions!

I’m new too, so just learning how to manage.

 

[SB2015]

Welcome @jb12 to the forum no one wanted to need to join. Now you are here you will find that there a lot of people happy to help in any way we can. There is a lot to learn but just take things step by step, and do come on and ask any questions that you. No questions are considered silly. We have all been there.

I know that a number of people on here have found the book Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker very useful. It explains clearly what has happened and takes you through how to manage the condition.

At the top of the Newbies section there is a link to other resources. Scroll down to get to those relevant to T2.

 

[Ralph-YK]

Welcome to the forum JB from a fellow T2.
I don't remember which one the Newcastle diet is. Generally I ignore all the diets.
I advice getting a meter and self testing. That way you can see what affect on your levels different food has, along with any changes you make. Test before and 1 - 2 hours after eating.
Keep a food diary, along with a record of your levels. After a couple of weeks you should start to see a pattern.
As diabetics it's carbohydrates we have to manage. It's not food that raises our blood glucose levels. It's carbohydrates in particular.

 

[Drummer]

Your liver is releasing glucose to fuel the exercise, so naturally your levels go up.
If you are lucky then by eating a low carb diet your metabolism will correct itself and you'll see normal numbers.
You will, however, most likely need to stick to low carb for life, as it is not a disease you can be cured of but the final outcome of being unable to cope with the amount of carbs in a 'normal' modern diet. It might, though finally enable you to lose weight if you have - like me - been put on low calorie diets and felt like death might be an easier option.