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[Paul hughes]

Hi all
Just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes recent so looking for help and advice on reversing it
Paul

 

[weecee]

Welcome to the most friendly and helpful forum Paul. You will learn a lot reading threads on here.

 

[Martin9]

Hi Paul, was just diagnosed myself around 2 weeks ago, so I know the way you may be feeling, but I found this forum extremely helpful in helping me..
The main ways you can help yourself is to
Limit carbohydrate intake intake both the simple sugars and also the starches found in pastas, potatoes, rice, bread etc.
Lose excess weight if you are above weight
Increase exercise

Here's a short video explaining the main principle around Type 2 ...

https://www.dietdoctor.com/reverse-type-2-diabetes-new-video-course

 

[Spireite72]

Hi all
Just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes recent so looking for help and advice on reversing it
Paul

Hi @Paul hughes sorry to here about your diagnosis. How is your diabetes been treated? First thing to know is cut out or down on carbs and obvious sugar. Bread potatoes rice and pasta have high carbs which our body’s turn into glucose and can rise our BGL. Fruit can be full of sugars so avoid fruit juice. Berries are the best option.Eat lots of green veg ,good protein like chicken turkey. You will get lots of help and support welcome to the forum.

 

[AdeleTurner72]

Hi all
Just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes recent so looking for help and advice on reversing it
Paul

Welcome to the forum. You'll find lots of help and support on here. So have a good nose around and feel free to ask questions!
Good luck

 

[Paul hughes]

Thanks I'm on metformin and insulin starting to do plenty of exercise and trying to cuts the carbs out of my diet

 

[khskel]

Be careful with cutting the carbs too suddenly if you are on fixed doses of insulin. Let your meter be your friend and keep some hypo remedies e.g glucose tablets or jelly babies to hand.

 

[Paul hughes]

OK thanks

 

[Spireite72]

Thanks I'm on metformin and insulin starting to do plenty of exercise and trying to cuts the carbs out of my diet

Yes If your on insulin don’t cut out all carbs ( that’s a mistake I made) fast acting insulin helps control the food (carbohydrates) we eat if you don’t have carbs or match the insulin to the amount of carbs it can easily lead to hypos. I learned to carb count pretty quickly. There’s a good book called cals/ carbs it’s £10 you can get it on line I found it in Waterstone it really helps figure out the carbs in your meal.

 

[Paul hughes]

OK Cheer's

 

[Paul hughes]

So is it better to come of the Insulin ?

 

[Spireite72]

So is it better to come of the Insulin ?

It all depends I was put on insulin and metformin at diagnosis I’d had a heart attack and my Hbac1 was above 12% over 113 with help on here and self discipline I’m now off NovoRapid and on a reduced lantus. But I’ve only done this under supervision and support from my DSN. I would never advise to stop taking an medication unless you have talked everything through with your GP/DSN. Coming of medications can be a goal you set yourself. First is to get control of BGL losing and extra weight( if over weight) exercise more( be careful when exercising on insulin you may need a slow release carb fruit wholemeal bread before as it can lower your BGL and hypo).

 

[Drummer]

Eating low carb is a very powerful tool for lowering BG so you must be very careful indeed - low carb, exercise and insulin can add up to blue flashing lights and anxious faces.
Maybe make clear to your HCPs if your goal is to stop medication and use carb intake to achieve normal BG levels - otherwise you might well be encouraged to counteract the insulin by eating carbs.
If your weight is a factor, it seems easier (from reports) to use as little insulin as possible.

 

[Paul hughes]

Thanks so it is best to stabilize by BG first I wish to lose weight as well?

 

[CathyB]

Welcome....so much to read, so much to learn....enjoy