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- Thread starter philb63
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Welcome to the forum, I assume that the result of your blood test which would have been the HbA1C would be a number over 47mmol/mol but how far over that will determine how much work you will need to do and whether you will have been prescribed any medication to help with the dietary changes which will also be needed.
There are a few ways people address their diagnosis, ignore it which of course is unwise as it needs to be taken seriously. Many find a low carbohydrate approach or a low calorie or a shakes -based regime works for managing blood glucose levels.
The main DUK site has several menus which follow those ways but you may find this link explains things well and is an approach based on real food which fits with family life. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
If you have have had an confirmed diagnosis as Type 2 you might want to change your profile from 'at risk' as it will make a difference to peoples suggestions.
If you don't know what your HbA1C is then you should ask as it indicates your starting point.
Hello @philb63 and welcome to the forum.
Would you like to tell us a little about your situation: What medication or diet/lifestyle has been advised, what you blood test level (HbA1C) was. Have you been advised to test your Blood Glucose levels?
I have put my Type 2 diabetes into remission for the last 3yrs just using Low Carb way of eating alone (no medication, no additional exercise).
Would you like to tell us a little about your situation: What medication or diet/lifestyle has been advised, what you blood test level (HbA1C) was. Have you been advised to test your Blood Glucose levels?
I have put my Type 2 diabetes into remission for the last 3yrs just using Low Carb way of eating alone (no medication, no additional exercise).
Hi philb63, welcome to the forum.
Glad that you've found us as getting support can make a difference. Feel free to share a bit more about you such as how you came to be diagnosed and how you're getting on with managing diabetes.
It might be helpful to note down your HbA1c, which you can find out more about here https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/hba1c, to keep track of you progress.
Do let us know if you have any questions or anything that we can help with.
Glad that you've found us as getting support can make a difference. Feel free to share a bit more about you such as how you came to be diagnosed and how you're getting on with managing diabetes.
It might be helpful to note down your HbA1c, which you can find out more about here https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/hba1c, to keep track of you progress.
Do let us know if you have any questions or anything that we can help with.
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