NicolatheKnitter
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New to being diabetic type 2 & new to here, so confused I don't know where to start !
New to being diabetic type 2 & new to here, so confused I don't know where to start !
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MrDaibetes
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Hello and welcome to the forum. The learning zone DUK provide is a good place to start here is the link to that learningzone.diabetes.org.uk
Any questions ask away.
Any questions ask away.
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Welcome to the forum @NicolatheKnitter
We have a few knitters and makers here - like @stephknits and @SB2015 - for you to compare notes with 🙂
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis
When did you get the news?
For a useful introduction to T2, members here frequently recommend Maggie Davey’s Letter and Gretchen Becker’s book, as very helpful starting points.
Try not to be disheartened about your diagnosis, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life.
Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations - it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and it shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy.
When it comes to foods, you will find that it is carbohydrate that has the biggest effect on your BG level - not just the obvious sugars, sweet things, chocolate, biscuits and cakes, but all carbohydrates, including supposedly healthy things like cereals, wholemeal things, rice, pasta, bread etc.
It’s not that you will have to avoid all of these things entirely, but more that you will have to work out which are the more BG friendly choices for you, and which you reserve for special occasions. Which are fine in moderation, and which are best avoided!
When it comes to managing your diabetes, it’s best to make changes to your menu and activity levels gradually - partly because they need to be sustainable long term, but also because very rapid and sudden changes to blood glucose levels are harder on the fine blood vessels, and changing things more gently will give your body time to adapt.
We have a few knitters and makers here - like @stephknits and @SB2015 - for you to compare notes with 🙂
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis
When did you get the news?For a useful introduction to T2, members here frequently recommend Maggie Davey’s Letter and Gretchen Becker’s book, as very helpful starting points.
Try not to be disheartened about your diagnosis, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life.
Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations - it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and it shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy.
When it comes to foods, you will find that it is carbohydrate that has the biggest effect on your BG level - not just the obvious sugars, sweet things, chocolate, biscuits and cakes, but all carbohydrates, including supposedly healthy things like cereals, wholemeal things, rice, pasta, bread etc.
It’s not that you will have to avoid all of these things entirely, but more that you will have to work out which are the more BG friendly choices for you, and which you reserve for special occasions. Which are fine in moderation, and which are best avoided!
When it comes to managing your diabetes, it’s best to make changes to your menu and activity levels gradually - partly because they need to be sustainable long term, but also because very rapid and sudden changes to blood glucose levels are harder on the fine blood vessels, and changing things more gently will give your body time to adapt.
stephknits
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Helllooo from a fellow knitter and welcome to the forum
Toucan
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Hello @NicolatheKnitter and welcome from me as well.
There are many of us here that are learning to live with Diabetes and there is a great deal of help and information in the forum pages.
Mike has already given you some good links, and there are also some useful items in the Learning Zone on the TAB at the top of this page.
There is a lot to take in, and some choices to be made. There is no 'one size fits all' though and it is important to take your time to find a solution that is right for you and sustainable.
Please keep reading around and let us know how it is going, and we will always try to answer any questions.
P.S. Just to say I always think knitting is in excellent hobby to help with eating control - as if your hands are busy knitting they can't be putting food in your mouth!
There are many of us here that are learning to live with Diabetes and there is a great deal of help and information in the forum pages.
Mike has already given you some good links, and there are also some useful items in the Learning Zone on the TAB at the top of this page.
There is a lot to take in, and some choices to be made. There is no 'one size fits all' though and it is important to take your time to find a solution that is right for you and sustainable.
Please keep reading around and let us know how it is going, and we will always try to answer any questions.
P.S. Just to say I always think knitting is in excellent hobby to help with eating control - as if your hands are busy knitting they can't be putting food in your mouth!
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