rolofloppy1
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Hi Everyone, just been diagnosed type 2, my mother was type 1 at 50 and my brother type 2 at the age of 40, so at nearly 60 type 2, hey ho that's life xxx
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Hi everyone xx just been diagnosed type 2. Unfortunately my mum was diagnosed at 50 and my brother at 40 and now me nearly 60
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Hi @rolofloppy1 sorry to read about your diagnosis. You’ve come to the right forum for support. I don’t have much experience myself, but I’m sure someone will be able to advise you should you have any questions or concerns.
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Welcome to the forum
Would you like to say a bit more about your diagnosis, were you getting symptoms which prompted you to see your GP. What was your HbA1C result as that will indicate how much work you need to do to get your numbers back to normal, it is not inevitable that you will have diabetic levels for good.
Have you been prescribed any medication and been given dietary advice as that part of the equation is sometimes sadly lacking.
With diabetes in your family you may have a good idea of what is needed but ideas have changed about the power of a low carbohydrate regime for managing to reduce blood glucose and help with weight loss if needed. Have a look at this link for some ideas for modifying your diet. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
This may suit you but may depend on what if any meds you have been prescribed.
Would you like to say a bit more about your diagnosis, were you getting symptoms which prompted you to see your GP. What was your HbA1C result as that will indicate how much work you need to do to get your numbers back to normal, it is not inevitable that you will have diabetic levels for good.
Have you been prescribed any medication and been given dietary advice as that part of the equation is sometimes sadly lacking.
With diabetes in your family you may have a good idea of what is needed but ideas have changed about the power of a low carbohydrate regime for managing to reduce blood glucose and help with weight loss if needed. Have a look at this link for some ideas for modifying your diet. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
This may suit you but may depend on what if any meds you have been prescribed.
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Welcome to the forum @rolofloppy1
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis
Diabetes can run quite strongly in some families.
Your account seems to have been set with MODY (which is a monogenic form of diabetes). Would you like me to update it to T2 for you?
Were you told the result of your HbA1c? Do you know how far into the diabetes zone you are at diagnosis?
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis
Diabetes can run quite strongly in some families.
Your account seems to have been set with MODY (which is a monogenic form of diabetes). Would you like me to update it to T2 for you?
Were you told the result of your HbA1c? Do you know how far into the diabetes zone you are at diagnosis?
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