Hi from a Type 2 Newbie

[al52bal]

Morning everyone, I say Newbie but I was diagnosed in November last year and have been reading the forum regularly and it has been a great source of support and information for me so thank you.

In way of some background on me my HBa1C reading in November was 70, I am 6 foot 5 and at the time was just over 16 stone (16 st 2lbs). I agreed to take part in the TDR/road to remission plan in an attempt to put it into remission. I lasted just under 6 weeks and lost over 15% of my starting body weight but on GP advice have stepped back and now managing my type 2 personally.

I suppose there's a couple of aims to my post, the first being I'm more than happy to share with anyone my experience of the total diet replacement/road to remission but also to say thanks - the forum has been a great support in the early days where things were (and sometimes continue to be) a little scary.

Thanks again

Pete

 

[Leadinglights]

Morning everyone, I say Newbie but I was diagnosed in November last year and have been reading the forum regularly and it has been a great source of support and information for me so thank you.

In way of some background on me my HBa1C reading in November was 70, I am 6 foot 5 and at the time was just over 16 stone (16 st 2lbs). I agreed to take part in the TDR/road to remission plan in an attempt to put it into remission. I lasted just under 6 weeks and lost over 15% of my starting body weight but on GP advice have stepped back and now managing my type 2 personally.

I suppose there's a couple of aims to my post, the first being I'm more than happy to share with anyone my experience of the total diet replacement/road to remission but also to say thanks - the forum has been a great support in the early days where things were (and sometimes continue to be) a little scary.

Thanks again

Pete

Hopefully that approach will have had a positive effect in reducing your HbA1C and you can enter the realm of lifelong dietary changes which will keep you on track but with a more enjoyable way of eating. If you haven't seen it this link may help with just that as it is a way that can become the new normal and be sustainable. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/

 

[silver minion]

Hi Pete @al52bal and welcome to the forum. Glad to hear that you have found it supportive and informative especially during the early days following diagnosis.
Well done on your weight loss. How are getting on now you are following a less restrictive regime? You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. There are a lot of links to good recipes and a thread where members post their own ideas.

 

[al52bal]

Thanks everyone, the sudden weight loss has had quite an impact on me and thankfully the GP supported me looking at a new approach.

I'm finding 'eating' again at times a little daunting/nervous as I'm constantly concerned about putting weight back on or spiking glucose levels but overall I'm in a good place.

Thanks for the links - will have a good look through them

 

[JITR]

I'm finding 'eating' again at times a little daunting/nervous as I'm constantly concerned about putting weight back on.

I was too. In the end I carried on eating mainly protein and vegetables with some extra seeds, nuts and olive oil pus berries with yoghurt/cream.

Things I found useful:
- What should we eat? https://www.zoeharcombe.com/2021/08/what-should-we-eat/ [section on weight loss/maintenance]
- https://www.lowcarbfreshwell.com/documents/8/Freshwell_Red_Amber_Green.pdf [meal planner, food lists]
- Cronometer [app to track nutrient intake]
- Exercise [floor exercises, walking: rebuild fitness, muscle mass]