Adrian maudeskie
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Hello My name is Adrian and I have type 2 Diabetes, I hope you guys can help me sort out what I need to be doing to sort myself out?
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Hi Adrian, welcome to the forum 🙂 Have you just been diagnosed? Have you been given any medication?
It's not the greatest news to hear, but try not to worry - diabetes is a condition that can be controlled well with the right knowledge and effort, and it doesn't have to stop you doing anything you want to do. Often, people find that the adjustments they make lead to them feeling happier and healthier than they have for a long time whilst they remained undiagnosed, so try and focus on that positive thought!
I would recommend starting by reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter. These should provide you with a good introduction to what it all entails. I'd also recommend getting a copy of the excellent Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker, which many of our members have found very useful.
The main thing to consider is carbohydrates - bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, and of course sugary products. Remember that sugar is just another carbohydrate, so whilst it is important to consider the sugar content of the things you eat and drink, you need to consider the overall carb content as your main focus. I'd suggest starting a food diary, and writing down the amount of carbs, in grams, of everything you eat and drink each day. Use the packaging, or a book like the Collins Gem - Carb Counter to find carb content. This will give you a starting point and a good idea of your overall daily carb consumption, and where you might be able to make substitutions of more diabetes-friendly items (e.g. more veg, less potato). Ideally, you want to be eating meals that will release their energy slowly and steadily, so it can be useful to follow the Glycaemic Load diet which works on this very principle. The GL Diet for Dummies is a good introduction.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns and we will be very happy to help out! 🙂
It's not the greatest news to hear, but try not to worry - diabetes is a condition that can be controlled well with the right knowledge and effort, and it doesn't have to stop you doing anything you want to do. Often, people find that the adjustments they make lead to them feeling happier and healthier than they have for a long time whilst they remained undiagnosed, so try and focus on that positive thought!
I would recommend starting by reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter. These should provide you with a good introduction to what it all entails. I'd also recommend getting a copy of the excellent Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker, which many of our members have found very useful.
The main thing to consider is carbohydrates - bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, and of course sugary products. Remember that sugar is just another carbohydrate, so whilst it is important to consider the sugar content of the things you eat and drink, you need to consider the overall carb content as your main focus. I'd suggest starting a food diary, and writing down the amount of carbs, in grams, of everything you eat and drink each day. Use the packaging, or a book like the Collins Gem - Carb Counter to find carb content. This will give you a starting point and a good idea of your overall daily carb consumption, and where you might be able to make substitutions of more diabetes-friendly items (e.g. more veg, less potato). Ideally, you want to be eating meals that will release their energy slowly and steadily, so it can be useful to follow the Glycaemic Load diet which works on this very principle. The GL Diet for Dummies is a good introduction.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns and we will be very happy to help out! 🙂
stephknits
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- Type 1
Welcome to the forum, Adrian, how did you come to be diagnosed?
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