Well I have finally plucked up the courage. Diagnosed in October with an HBA1C of 56, currently aiming to reduce this before my next blood test in January. Feel I have already learned quite a bit from reading the posts made by all you lovely people and I am hoping to learn more. I must admit being diagnosed came as something of a shock, but after being told of my reading, I started to look up information while waiting for my second blood test to confirm my result. I am glad I came here because I was immediately certain that I wanted to try the diet approach and not go straight onto medication as offered by the surgery. I purchased a glucose monitor even though the practice nurse said don’t and I am currently testing before and 2 hours after meals. i am trying to go for a walk everyday and hoping the changes I have made are all going to help. Thank you for reading my pos, sorry if I have gone on a bit.
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SB2015
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Welcome @Whatsnext and well done for making such a positive start to managing your diabetes.
You have already seen the wealth of experience that you can tap into on here and decided on a way forward. We are all different but I know that many of those with T2 have found using a glucose meter has helped them to learn more about what their body can manage with the insulin that they are producing. Using this to adapt your diet/ change portion sizes and increased levels of activity can all help.
Like you I try to get some exercise each day, and I was surprised by the impact of ‘don’t sit down for 15 minutes‘ after any meal. That is sometimes a post meal walk, but even just clearing up straight away can help to keep my glucose levels flatter.
As you are monitoring your glucose levels you might find it useful to register for the free trial of Libre sensors. These show you what is happening between meals and it can help you identify thee impact of changes you are making.
Do post any questions that arise. Nothing is considered silly on here. Just ask.
You have already seen the wealth of experience that you can tap into on here and decided on a way forward. We are all different but I know that many of those with T2 have found using a glucose meter has helped them to learn more about what their body can manage with the insulin that they are producing. Using this to adapt your diet/ change portion sizes and increased levels of activity can all help.
Like you I try to get some exercise each day, and I was surprised by the impact of ‘don’t sit down for 15 minutes‘ after any meal. That is sometimes a post meal walk, but even just clearing up straight away can help to keep my glucose levels flatter.
As you are monitoring your glucose levels you might find it useful to register for the free trial of Libre sensors. These show you what is happening between meals and it can help you identify thee impact of changes you are making.
Do post any questions that arise. Nothing is considered silly on here. Just ask.
Martin.A
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Hi, and welcome. From an HbA1c of 56 I would be surprised if you couldn't bring it down through lifestyle changes, especially in relation to diet. Many of have done so from much higher numbers, sometimes from 3 figures. Are you keeping a food diary alongside your pre- and post-meal readings? I found that doing so was invaluable in helping me sort out what had the best and worse impact on my BG. I now have a low carb diet that I feel is sustainable, although I still tweak it now and again.
And well done on ignoring the advice about testing.
And well done on ignoring the advice about testing.
Hi @Whatsnext and welcome to the forum.
You seem to be making good progress, so you may know all of the following already, but in case you don't here is a link to the blog post that set me on the path to Remission (years before remission was 'a thing'):
josekalsbeek.blogspot.com
You seem to be making good progress, so you may know all of the following already, but in case you don't here is a link to the blog post that set me on the path to Remission (years before remission was 'a thing'):
The Nutritional Thingy
There’s a few things you should know. 1. Practically all carbs turn to glucose once ingested , so not just straight sugars, but starches...
josekalsbeek.blogspot.com
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Thank you for the warm welcome and the Libre suggestion, much appreciated.
Thank you for the warm welcome and the support about testing. I am keeping a food diary in the hope it helps.
Hi, thank you for the warm welcome and the link to The Nutritional Thingy, will give it a read. The more information the betterHi @Whatsnext and welcome to the forum.
You seem to be making good progress, so you may know all of the following already, but in case you don't here is a link to the blog post that set me on the path to Remission (years before remission was 'at thing'):
The Nutritional Thingy
There’s a few things you should know. 1. Practically all carbs turn to glucose once ingested , so not just straight sugars, but starches...
Forgot to say, well done on your journey those readings are very impressive.
Leadinglights
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You certainly have made the right decision to get a glucose monitor as it both shows you what food you should avoid or have in reduced portions but also foods which you can tolerate well. Many find it key to managing their blood glucose.
To give you some idea of the variety of meals you can try have a look at this link. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
To give you some idea of the variety of meals you can try have a look at this link. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
Inka
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Welcome @Whatsnext 🙂
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Welcome to the forum @Whatsnext - glad you have ‘delurked’ 🙂
Reading posts can be very very helpful, but part of the potential power of the forum is in being able to ask your own particular questions, and share something of your own experiences, confusions, triumphs and disasters. I find it hugely helpful in not feeling so alone and isolated with my glucose juggling. 🙂
Reading posts can be very very helpful, but part of the potential power of the forum is in being able to ask your own particular questions, and share something of your own experiences, confusions, triumphs and disasters. I find it hugely helpful in not feeling so alone and isolated with my glucose juggling. 🙂
Thank you, and thank you for the link.
Thank you Inka.
Thank you, yes finally made it . It’s nice to read posts that you can also relate to and as you say helps you feel you are not alone.
I am sure I will have questions as I go along, so thank you.
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