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Catsaregood said:
Hi, diagnosed 5 years ago never had the guidance and care my sister has had. Looking forward to be educated
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I'm afraid that it is very much by chance if someone gets good care and advice about type 2 diabetes.
Many have found that a few wise words on the subject of carbohydrates - the sugars and starches, are all that is required to make all the difference to glucose levels - though that is for an ordinary type 2.
 
Catsaregood said:
Hi, diagnosed 5 years ago never had the guidance and care my sister has had. Looking forward to be educated
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I found everything in this link made perfect sense and by following the principal rather than obeying every word was something that has worked for me. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/ However whether it would be suitable for you may depend on what medication, if any, you are taking.
How much help people get does seem a lottery but hopefully you will have picked up some good practice from your sister.
Would you like to share a bit about how you are managing your condition, what your HbA1C is and any medication as that will help people made appropriate comments.
 
Leadinglights said:
I found everything in this link made perfect sense and by following the principal rather than obeying every word was something that has worked for me. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/ However whether it would be suitable for you may depend on what medication, if any, you are taking.
How much help people get does seem a lottery but hopefully you will have picked up some good practice from your sister.
Would you like to share a bit about how you are managing your condition, what your HbA1C is and any medication as that will help people made appropriate comments.
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My HbA1c is 79 mol. I have no idea If this is good or bad? I am on metformin 500mg modified
 
Catsaregood said:
My HbA1c is 79 mol. I have no idea If this is good or bad? I am on metformin 500mg modified
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Welcome to the forum @Catsaregood

So sorry to hear you haven‘t felt well-supported :( Are there hints and tips you can pick up from your sister‘s care?

Has your HbA1c reduced over the past 5 years? Or remained roughly stable? Or crept up slightly? The diagnosis line is 48mmol/mol, but some join the forum at 100+, so while 79mmol/mol is on the high side, others like @Martin.A started higher and were able to reduce BG levels to a healthy range with some substantial changes to his way of eating.

Have you made many changes to your menu since your diagnosis? And is your weight where you’d like it?
 
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