Hello. I am new.

Status
Not open for further replies.
LindaMaria

LindaMaria

Active Member
Relationship to Diabetes
Type 2
I was diagnosed 3 months ago with type 2 and am very upset and confused. I have been browsing the forum though and seen how supportive and helpful everyone is. So that has greatly encouraged me.
 
@LindaMaria Hi, welcome to the forum. It’s natural to be upset and perfectly understandable to be confused as their is so much misinformation out there and unfortunately some of it can come from the professionals.

Ask us as many questions as you need to, we’ll do our best to help based on what has worked for us.
A little more info would help, how did you come to be diagnosed, diabetes medications if any.
 
I was taking part in the Norfolk and Norwich diabetes study and my Hba1c was 49, which I believe is only just over the number at which they diagnose diabetes. I am not on medication because I wanted to try diet and exercise. So far I have lost 13 1/2 pounds.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Ljc
LindaMaria said:
That should have said, thank you! Not thank out! Sorry about that.
Click to expand...
No worries It made me laugh, you want to see what my iPad writes sometime 😱:D.

LindaMaria said:
I was taking part in the Norfolk and Norwich diabetes study and my Hba1c was 49, which I believe is only just over the number at which they diagnose diabetes. I am not on medication because I wanted to try diet and exercise. So far I have lost 13 1/2 pounds.
Click to expand...

Well done on the weight loss. Yes you’ve only just crossed over the diabetes threshold of 48.
 
I do wish more reassurance was given along with the diagnosis - some people seem terrified out of their wits by what they are told by people who should be giving them all the information they need.
For most type twos all they need is a glucose testing meter so that the level of glucose in the blood two hours after eating can be checked. Is is food which elevates blood glucose, in particular anything with starches, bread, rice oats and potato are the main culprits. check your levels after eating and if you are getting high levels of blood glucose then the meal you had was too high in carbs for you to cope with, so either swap - if it one of the usual culprits - for a lower carb alternative, or cut the portion size of one of the foods next time you have it.
Doing the 'eat to your meter' process can lower your blood glucose levels to normal - if you are lucky it is a very quick and easy thing to do, and it usually means that your metabolism starts to correct itself, so weight reduces but also energy increases. I am down over 40lb in a year from diagnosis, without trying. I am not eating low calorie or going to the gym, just fewer carbs than on the cholesterol reducing diet my doctor put me on.
 
Hi and welcome to the forum.
 
Blimey mate - you've lost a whole stone in old money! Stop being upset for starters - if you had a spare stone to lose in the first place and are not underweight - surely you should be jumping for joy! and if you need to shed more, well what you are doing is obviously working - so carry on!
 
Tha
Drummer said:
I do wish more reassurance was given along with the diagnosis - some people seem terrified out of their wits by what they are told by people who should be giving them all the information they need.
For most type twos all they need is a glucose testing meter so that the level of glucose in the blood two hours after eating can be checked. Is is food which elevates blood glucose, in particular anything with starches, bread, rice oats and potato are the main culprits. check your levels after eating and if you are getting high levels of blood glucose then the meal you had was too high in carbs for you to cope with, so either swap - if it one of the usual culprits - for a lower carb alternative, or cut the portion size of one of the foods next time you have it.
Doing the 'eat to your meter' process can lower your blood glucose levels to normal - if you are lucky it is a very quick and easy thing to do, and it usually means that your metabolism starts to correct itself, so weight reduces but also energy increases. I am down over 40lb in a year from diagnosis, without trying. I am not eating low calorie or going to the gym, just fewer carbs than on the cholesterol reducing diet my doctor put me on.
Click to expand...
No you.
Drummer said:
I do wish more reassurance was given along with the diagnosis - some people seem terrified out of their wits by what they are told by people who should be giving them all the information they need.
For most type twos all they need is a glucose testing meter so that the level of glucose in the blood two hours after eating can be checked. Is is food which elevates blood glucose, in particular anything with starches, bread, rice oats and potato are the main culprits. check your levels after eating and if you are getting high levels of blood glucose then the meal you had was too high in carbs for you to cope with, so either swap - if it one of the usual culprits - for a lower carb alternative, or cut the portion size of one of the foods next time you have it.
Doing the 'eat to your meter' process can lower your blood glucose levels to normal - if you are lucky it is a very quick and easy thing to do, and it usually means that your metabolism starts to correct itself, so weight reduces but also energy increases. I am down over 40lb in a year from diagnosis, without trying. I am not eating low calorie or going to the gym, just fewer carbs than on the cholesterol reducing diet my doctor put me on.
Click to expand...

Thank you. I was told I didn't need to test but bought a monitor anyway. I will certainly do what you suggest, it sounds a good idea. I do want to know if certain foods push up my blood sugars.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top