Hi, I'm a newbie

[Seren-Tar]

I was diagnosed as type 2 in March and I'm struggling a bit with the whole no carb thing

 

[Leadinglights]

I was diagnosed as type 2 in March and I'm struggling a bit with the whole no carb thing

Welcome to the forum.
It really is not NO carbs but limiting your intake of carbs to a level which your body can cope with. Many people find that a low carb approach is successful in reducing blood glucose if you are trying by diet and /or oral medication.
Being aware of what food contain large amounts of carbs will help you find a dietary regime which you enjoy and which will be sustainable.
The book or app Carbs and Cals is a good resource but people do use various apps free or otherwise and do spend time looking at the nutritional information on packets etc for TOTAL carbs.
A low carb regime is less than 130g per day but some people do go lower than that to get their blood glucose to where it needs to be.
This link you may find useful https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/, also the Learning Zone (orange tab at the top)
What was your HbA1C which had led to your diagnosis as that will indicate how much work you need to do.
Do ask any questions you have.

 

[Cherrelle DUK]

Hi Seren-Tar, welcome to the forum.

Making drastic changes to any diet can be tricky so it's natural to be struggling at this time. It depends on where you're starting from so do share your HbA1C number if you can.

I found it easier to keep a diary of what I'd typically eat for a week and then look at ways to swap to healthier options such as steak and veg instead of steak and rice.

We've got some info on the main site which may be helpful but do feel free to ask any questions you may have.

I have type 2 diabetes – what can I eat?

If you've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, one of the first things you might be worried about is food. You’re likely to be faced with what seems like an endless list of new tasks. Medical appointments, taking medication, stopping smoking, being more active and eating a healthy, balanced...

www.diabetes.org.uk

 

[Seren-Tar]

Welcome to the forum.
It really is not NO carbs but limiting your intake of carbs to a level which your body can cope with. Many people find that a low carb approach is successful in reducing blood glucose if you are trying by diet and /or oral medication.
Being aware of what food contain large amounts of carbs will help you find a dietary regime which you enjoy and which will be sustainable.
The book or app Carbs and Cals is a good resource but people do use various apps free or otherwise and do spend time looking at the nutritional information on packets etc for TOTAL carbs.
A low carb regime is less than 130g per day but some people do go lower than that to get their blood glucose to where it needs to be.
This link you may find useful https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/, also the Learning Zone (orange tab at the top)
What was your HbA1C which had led to your diagnosis as that will indicate how much work you need to do.
Do ask any questions you have.

Hi, my HbA1C was 127. I was told that's a bit high? I've been writing everything I eat down in a journal but I had no idea how many carbs was too much. Some days I have less than 50 and other days it's around 100. I thought I was failing. Thanks for your help.

 

[Seren-Tar]

Hi Seren-Tar, welcome to the forum.

Making drastic changes to any diet can be tricky so it's natural to be struggling at this time. It depends on where you're starting from so do share your HbA1C number if you can.

I found it easier to keep a diary of what I'd typically eat for a week and then look at ways to swap to healthier options such as steak and veg instead of steak and rice.

We've got some info on the main site which may be helpful but do feel free to ask any questions you may have.

I have type 2 diabetes – what can I eat?

If you've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, one of the first things you might be worried about is food. You’re likely to be faced with what seems like an endless list of new tasks. Medical appointments, taking medication, stopping smoking, being more active and eating a healthy, balanced...

www.diabetes.org.uk

Hi, thank you. My HbA1C number is 127. Am I supposed to write it somewhere? I'm not too good with technology.

 

[Gwynn]

Many here aim to get their carb intake to less than 130g a day as a low carb diet.

Does that help.

You do need some carbs in your diet (I think)

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi, my HbA1C was 127. I was told that's a bit high? I've been writing everything I eat down in a journal but I had no idea how many carbs was too much. Some days I have less than 50 and other days it's around 100. I thought I was failing. Thanks for your help.

If your HbA1C is 127 in mmol/mol then yes it is very high, the point at which you would be diagnosed as diabetic is 48mmol/mol. I am surprised that you have not been given any medication with a level that high.
By making the dietary changes then you have made a good start but do be careful not to go too quickly as you eyes may be affected, fussy out of focus vision.
As long as your 50-100g is the TOTAL carbohydrate not just the sugar then you should be starting to see a difference.

 

[Seren-Tar]

If your HbA1C is 127 in mmol/mol then yes it is very high, the point at which you would be diagnosed as diabetic is 48mmol/mol. I am surprised that you have not been given any medication with a level that high.
By making the dietary changes then you have made a good start but do be careful not to go too quickly as you eyes may be affected, fussy out of focus vision.
As long as your 50-100g is the TOTAL carbohydrate not just the sugar then you should be starting to see a difference.

Hi, I'm taking Metformin Yeltarmin, four tablets a day. Yes, it's 127mmol/mol. I've already noticed a difference, I can see across the room and I'm building my energy back up. Thanks for your help.

 

[Vonny]

Hi @Seren-Tar, you'll also find that the fewer carbs you eat, the less you will crave them. I couldn't begin to imagine a life without bread and potatoes and I thought I'd be miserable for the rest of my life! Weaning myself off them stopped the cravings and although I have an occasional slice of toast or a few chips, I don't eat them, or even want them, regularly. Best of luck.

 

[Mrs Mimoo]

Hi, thank you. My HbA1C number is 127. Am I supposed to write it somewhere? I'm not too good with technology.

an app like Myfitnesspal can help you see how many carbs you are eating and make changes. it helped me.