MichR
Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 2
Just joined through a link in a booklet I was given by a new group held at my local medical centre, so thought I’d introduce myself…
I was diagnosed T2 in March actually after getting my BP tested ( very high). It all went a bit downhill from there. I’ve also got a lower back and hip issue.
I’ve joined a few FB groups, read up quite a bit, joined the surgery group, and joined here.
I would say that firstly due to putting a lot of weight on ( and putting everything down to Menopause), I have completed changed my lifestyle within the last year, but it’s been at a slower pace but more manageable.
So, I do 30 mins Smart weighted hooping ( not typo of ‘boobing’) every morning, ( also started a FB group to support and keep motivated doing this, and now have over 1,000 members ).
I’ve cut out all crappy snacks, and if I fancy anything eat a few lentil crisps or almonds and nuts.
I don’t smoke, only drink ( a Bloody Mary), at the weekends ( unless I’m having a couple of cocktails once a month or more if we eat out), do my moderate exercise for 30 mins daily, and try to drink over one litre of water a day.
I only eat a few potatoes once a week, changed to wholewheat pasta ( small hand sized portion) if I make an spag Bol, and a little frozen and re- heated rice if I make a homemade chilli. I use leaner Turkey mince instead of red meat, and keep an eye on my carbs and sugars,( however I do treat myself to a skinny dream bar for my dessert).
So I guess what I’m saying is, I’m trying to see this as a marathon rather than a sprint. I’m not totally perfect but I’m happy so far with what I’m doing, and from an HbA1c of 52 I’m now at 45,( was 44 but just got back from holiday).
So, as I’ve been reading through the leaflets and booklets we were given last evening at the meeting, I thought I’d join here too and say ‘Hello’
I was diagnosed T2 in March actually after getting my BP tested ( very high). It all went a bit downhill from there. I’ve also got a lower back and hip issue.
I’ve joined a few FB groups, read up quite a bit, joined the surgery group, and joined here.
I would say that firstly due to putting a lot of weight on ( and putting everything down to Menopause), I have completed changed my lifestyle within the last year, but it’s been at a slower pace but more manageable.
So, I do 30 mins Smart weighted hooping ( not typo of ‘boobing’) every morning, ( also started a FB group to support and keep motivated doing this, and now have over 1,000 members ).
I’ve cut out all crappy snacks, and if I fancy anything eat a few lentil crisps or almonds and nuts.
I don’t smoke, only drink ( a Bloody Mary), at the weekends ( unless I’m having a couple of cocktails once a month or more if we eat out), do my moderate exercise for 30 mins daily, and try to drink over one litre of water a day.
I only eat a few potatoes once a week, changed to wholewheat pasta ( small hand sized portion) if I make an spag Bol, and a little frozen and re- heated rice if I make a homemade chilli. I use leaner Turkey mince instead of red meat, and keep an eye on my carbs and sugars,( however I do treat myself to a skinny dream bar for my dessert).
So I guess what I’m saying is, I’m trying to see this as a marathon rather than a sprint. I’m not totally perfect but I’m happy so far with what I’m doing, and from an HbA1c of 52 I’m now at 45,( was 44 but just got back from holiday).
So, as I’ve been reading through the leaflets and booklets we were given last evening at the meeting, I thought I’d join here too and say ‘Hello’
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