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Exercise is less important than what we eat and how much we eat for T2 Diabetes control.
Can you walk or swim? I find that walking a bit more briskly than a leisurely stroll is enough for me.
The NHS advised a 30 min brisk walk 5 times a week for me after my triple bypass and I have managed at least that much each month since then (6 and 1/2 years). A brisk walk is were you can't sing, but you can talk.
Unfortunately although they were right about the exercise, they were completely wrong about the food and their low fat, whole grains , 5 a day , eatwell plate etc. advice gave me T2 Diabetes.
Reverting to a Low Carbohydrate, Higher (traditional) Fat way of eating (not cutting calories) soon put me back into remission.
Here are the principles in a nutshell by a Type 2 diabetic I was fortunate to encounter in an online forum: https://josekalsbeek.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-nutritional-thingy.html
Can you walk or swim? I find that walking a bit more briskly than a leisurely stroll is enough for me.
The NHS advised a 30 min brisk walk 5 times a week for me after my triple bypass and I have managed at least that much each month since then (6 and 1/2 years). A brisk walk is were you can't sing, but you can talk.
Unfortunately although they were right about the exercise, they were completely wrong about the food and their low fat, whole grains , 5 a day , eatwell plate etc. advice gave me T2 Diabetes.
Reverting to a Low Carbohydrate, Higher (traditional) Fat way of eating (not cutting calories) soon put me back into remission.
Here are the principles in a nutshell by a Type 2 diabetic I was fortunate to encounter in an online forum: https://josekalsbeek.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-nutritional-thingy.html
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As mentioned the standard NHS EatWell plate does no favours if Type 2 Diabetic.
Another perspective is in this link which has been successful for many. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/. Whether it is suitable may depend on what medication, if any, you are on.
Exercise doesn't have to be going to the gym and for people with limited mobility seated exercises can help. Just upping anything you can currently do may go some way.
Another perspective is in this link which has been successful for many. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/. Whether it is suitable may depend on what medication, if any, you are on.
Exercise doesn't have to be going to the gym and for people with limited mobility seated exercises can help. Just upping anything you can currently do may go some way.
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Welcome to the forum @Gazza26
How long have you been living with diabetes? And how has it been treating you?
Have you been offered any medication? Or are you managing your glucose levels with menu alone at the moment?
Do you have a prosthetic for your amputation?
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