New2BoatLife
New Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- At risk of diabetes
Hello folks,
I’m new to the forum.
I was diagnosed as pre diabetic about 2 months ago and was enrolled on the NHS free pre diabetic course which was very helpful in explaining how the disease works, plus info about carbs, calories and fats. The first 4 sessions were weekly and now they are once a month. The next session is next Thursday on Zoom.
I’ve managed to lose a few pounds (but put on a couple this week) and got my diet under control during the first 4 weeks of the course. However this week - since working from home - I’ve had more chocolate (Mars bar and some Tunnocks bars) and we’ve made Friday night pie night, thanks to the local pub doing takeouts.
My mum has type 2 diabetes, as did her mum and brothers. Mum, who is 83, now has to inject as she couldn’t get it under control with diet and pills alone.
The illness scares me - I’ve seen mum struggle with foot sores not healing and other ailments taking longer to heal. Her brother suffered for years with his diabetes and whilst we are not sure whether he died of complications of diabetes alone (there were bowel issues) I’m sure it compounded the other problems.
I’d welcome advice on how to avoid this illness (two factors are against me that I can’t change - age (53) and a parent with the illness). I’d also like some advice on non boring but healthy snacks or better meals that mean I don’t need to snack.
I’m new to the forum.
I was diagnosed as pre diabetic about 2 months ago and was enrolled on the NHS free pre diabetic course which was very helpful in explaining how the disease works, plus info about carbs, calories and fats. The first 4 sessions were weekly and now they are once a month. The next session is next Thursday on Zoom.
I’ve managed to lose a few pounds (but put on a couple this week) and got my diet under control during the first 4 weeks of the course. However this week - since working from home - I’ve had more chocolate (Mars bar and some Tunnocks bars) and we’ve made Friday night pie night, thanks to the local pub doing takeouts.
My mum has type 2 diabetes, as did her mum and brothers. Mum, who is 83, now has to inject as she couldn’t get it under control with diet and pills alone.
The illness scares me - I’ve seen mum struggle with foot sores not healing and other ailments taking longer to heal. Her brother suffered for years with his diabetes and whilst we are not sure whether he died of complications of diabetes alone (there were bowel issues) I’m sure it compounded the other problems.
I’d welcome advice on how to avoid this illness (two factors are against me that I can’t change - age (53) and a parent with the illness). I’d also like some advice on non boring but healthy snacks or better meals that mean I don’t need to snack.