Honeybee1968
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Hi there my name is Marie I have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes what sort of stuff can I have and do I have to go tablets as well
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Hi there my name is marie i have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
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Welcome to the forum
You will have had an HbA1C test to diagnose diabetes and depending on how high that is will largely determine if you will need any medication or be able to bring it down by making some dietary changes. If not too high then many GPs will allow people if they are motivated to do so to make some lifestyle changes first for 3 months.
Have a look at this link for some do's and don'ts and some ideas for modifying your diet. It is a low carbohydrate approach which essentially means no more that 130g per day total carbs not just sugar, it definitely is not NO carb. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
If you would like to share a bit more information about your diagnosis that will help people make suggestions.
You will have had an HbA1C test to diagnose diabetes and depending on how high that is will largely determine if you will need any medication or be able to bring it down by making some dietary changes. If not too high then many GPs will allow people if they are motivated to do so to make some lifestyle changes first for 3 months.
Have a look at this link for some do's and don'ts and some ideas for modifying your diet. It is a low carbohydrate approach which essentially means no more that 130g per day total carbs not just sugar, it definitely is not NO carb. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
If you would like to share a bit more information about your diagnosis that will help people make suggestions.
You should have an annual health check with a nurse to check urine, BP, weight, blood sugars and foot check. You will also be invited to attend somewhere for an eye screening. You should have blood tests every few months at first, then 6 monthly which is recommended. You might need to increase dose and frequency of medication, if you've been prescribed it. After a few years (like me) you will likely need a second medication if you don't adopt healthier eating or lose weight. You will usually be put on statin medication to prevent high cholesterol and we have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. An important tip I will give is to attend all your appointments and don't be afraid to ask for help or any question. Make sure you keep well hydrated and do some exercise. Also try and reduce any stress as this raises blood sugar.
Bruce Stephens
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There's a list here:
Diabetes health checks (annual review)
Diabetes can cause other health problems that can become serious if not picked up and monitored or treated in the early stages. So regular diabetes health checks – sometimes called your yearly or annual review – are part of your routine NHS treatment.
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Welcome to the forum Marie @Honeybee1968
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. We have lots of friendly folks here to share experiences with, who are each finding their own unique blend of dietary changes, medications, weight loss (or gain!), and activity/exercise plans to help them manage their diabetes.
It’s a very individual condition, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach that will work for everyone - so it‘s important to keep an open mind, be prepared to experiment, and be determined to keep trying things until you find an approach that gives you the results you are looking for in a way that you can maintain them long-term.
You might find it really helpful to sign up to the Learning Zone which has stacks of bite-sized modules that you can work through at your own pace.
learningzone.diabetes.org.uk
Good luck! And keep asking questions 🙂
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. We have lots of friendly folks here to share experiences with, who are each finding their own unique blend of dietary changes, medications, weight loss (or gain!), and activity/exercise plans to help them manage their diabetes.
It’s a very individual condition, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach that will work for everyone - so it‘s important to keep an open mind, be prepared to experiment, and be determined to keep trying things until you find an approach that gives you the results you are looking for in a way that you can maintain them long-term.
You might find it really helpful to sign up to the Learning Zone which has stacks of bite-sized modules that you can work through at your own pace.
Learning Zone - Discover more about your diabetes. | Learning Zone
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Good luck! And keep asking questions 🙂
Felinia
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Hi and welcome.
Good advice above. One thing I suggest is that you get an app to help you monitor your cals, carbs and exercise. It was the first thing I did when diagnosed and I complete it first thing every morning. It helps keep me honest. I use NutraCheck which is UK based. They offer a free trial then there is a small monthly fee. Others use MyFitnessPal which is USA based and is free and there are others as well. Another discipline I adopted was to weigh my food portions (except salads and above ground veggies). I keep digital scales and a clear bowl on my kitchen top. It only takes a few seconds each time.
There is a part of the forum showing food and recipe suggestions, which you might like to look at for ideas.
Good advice above. One thing I suggest is that you get an app to help you monitor your cals, carbs and exercise. It was the first thing I did when diagnosed and I complete it first thing every morning. It helps keep me honest. I use NutraCheck which is UK based. They offer a free trial then there is a small monthly fee. Others use MyFitnessPal which is USA based and is free and there are others as well. Another discipline I adopted was to weigh my food portions (except salads and above ground veggies). I keep digital scales and a clear bowl on my kitchen top. It only takes a few seconds each time.
There is a part of the forum showing food and recipe suggestions, which you might like to look at for ideas.
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