hopefull 9 weeks in TYPE 2 NEWBIE

[D2PAUL]

Hello all

What a great forum here very informative.

Just trying t get my head around this type 2 diagnosis i got just after xmas by text can you imagine was very disappointing and has made me very anxious if not typically proactive which i am albeit late you may say lol.

im 40 both parents type 2 diabetes but under control so i like to think that its not so simple to blame myself but its a multi factered scenario. Anyhow best to focus on future and not past.

Got shock still to hear i had it with hbac1 65/70. I suppose could be alot higher but had symptoms such as fatigue thirst and couldnt actually loose weight.

Am trying so hard now to drop it asap. have cut pasta, refined carbs, suagr, chocolates, bread , processed foods ( i was big fan of breaded chicken in m n s little did i know) an eating low carb circa 70g a day with lots of eggs, chicken fish and broccoli.

Surprised feeling much better last few weeks and more energy to do my daily walks which i now do.

I have lost 15 kg in 9 weeks (124kg to 109 kg) so im hopeful i may be pre diabetic levels in few weeks at next hbac1 do you think its possible?

i recently started kinda low cal diet too eating roughly 1000-1100 cals a day and its not too bad and im not so hungry. i earlier used exante meal replacements with a light meal in evening but am now eating more low carb food as i prefer it albeit still quite low cal.

However last few weeks i find my feet are cold nearly all the time except when in bed under duvet but even then i get sensations and generally feel more aware of my actual circulation in my legs, feet an arms but i could just be anxious here, its quite unnerving but im hoping it may be due to low cals, low carbs and lower metabolism combo and will resolve?anyone had similar issues or tips to address?

i been to podiatrist twice and feet were fine re circulation and nerve/sensation tests and other stuff and earlier tingling i had and soreness seems to have mostly gone after i took supplements and my blood levels have dropped alot in last few weeks. I aware circulation and sensation are key with feet but its mostly a cold feeling on toes and soles at mo that are bothering me.

i sometimes meter test and can get 5.2 to 6 often on waking and up to 5s and low 6s two hrs after eating which i think is progress?

Any thoughts you may have from your expedience would be great as it feels like a year but its 9 weeks and i think im doing ok but happy to adapt on your much better and informed advice which i really appreciate.

I already have blood request for full bloods ready to go but i think ill wait another three weeks before i do new hbac1 test?. My Dr responds fast but its super hard doing things by email and never discussing anything in person. Generally feel fine but would love to sort my cold feet out as its making me anxious and i can crack on with low carb diet more exercise and trying to get hbac1 down asap.

Any thjoughts here people would be super.


Thanks Paul


40 yrs old HBAC DIAGNOSED Dec 2020 65/70
low carb diet and low cal (circa 1000 cals a day, 70 g carbs) at mo
daily exercise
loss 15 kg to date
hopeful for lower HBAC1 AT NEXT REVIEW

 

[Drummer]

I always used to smile when on the front of the packet it appeared to claim 100% meat or fish and on the back revealed that with the coating or other additives it was as much as 30 percent carbs.
You are probably responding to the low calorie diet by reducing energy expenditure, it is what usually happens on low calorie diets.
Maybe try eating a bit more to counter the effect - after all, it is your blood glucose levels which are the most important factor at the moment, to get control of your diabetes.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Sounds like you have made great progress @D2PAUL - and good to hear that you have seen such a positive change in your BG levels.

Huge congratulations on the weight loss too - that will really help, and have significant health benefits.

Hopefully you will see the results of your efforts reflected in your HbA1c, when you get it done. I was thinking only this morning that I should really try to organise one myself!

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[pinkjude]

Hello all

What a great forum here very informative.

Just trying t get my head around this type 2 diagnosis i got just after xmas by text can you imagine was very disappointing and has made me very anxious if not typically proactive which i am albeit late you may say lol.

im 40 both parents type 2 diabetes but under control so i like to think that its not so simple to blame myself but its a multi factered scenario. Anyhow best to focus on future and not past.

Got shock still to hear i had it with hbac1 65/70. I suppose could be alot higher but had symptoms such as fatigue thirst and couldnt actually loose weight.

Am trying so hard now to drop it asap. have cut pasta, refined carbs, suagr, chocolates, bread , processed foods ( i was big fan of breaded chicken in m n s little did i know) an eating low carb circa 70g a day with lots of eggs, chicken fish and broccoli.

Surprised feeling much better last few weeks and more energy to do my daily walks which i now do.

I have lost 15 kg in 9 weeks (124kg to 109 kg) so im hopeful i may be pre diabetic levels in few weeks at next hbac1 do you think its possible?

i recently started kinda low cal diet too eating roughly 1000-1100 cals a day and its not too bad and im not so hungry. i earlier used exante meal replacements with a light meal in evening but am now eating more low carb food as i prefer it albeit still quite low cal.

However last few weeks i find my feet are cold nearly all the time except when in bed under duvet but even then i get sensations and generally feel more aware of my actual circulation in my legs, feet an arms but i could just be anxious here, its quite unnerving but im hoping it may be due to low cals, low carbs and lower metabolism combo and will resolve?anyone had similar issues or tips to address?

i been to podiatrist twice and feet were fine re circulation and nerve/sensation tests and other stuff and earlier tingling i had and soreness seems to have mostly gone after i took supplements and my blood levels have dropped alot in last few weeks. I aware circulation and sensation are key with feet but its mostly a cold feeling on toes and soles at mo that are bothering me.

i sometimes meter test and can get 5.2 to 6 often on waking and up to 5s and low 6s two hrs after eating which i think is progress?

Any thoughts you may have from your expedience would be great as it feels like a year but its 9 weeks and i think im doing ok but happy to adapt on your much better and informed advice which i really appreciate.

I already have blood request for full bloods ready to go but i think ill wait another three weeks before i do new hbac1 test?. My Dr responds fast but its super hard doing things by email and never discussing anything in person. Generally feel fine but would love to sort my cold feet out as its making me anxious and i can crack on with low carb diet more exercise and trying to get hbac1 down asap.

Any thjoughts here people would be super.


Thanks Paul


40 yrs old HBAC DIAGNOSED Dec 2020 65/70
low carb diet and low cal (circa 1000 cals a day, 70 g carbs) at mo
daily exercise
loss 15 kg to date
hopeful for lower HBAC1 AT NEXT REVIEW

Your readings look great! I was diagnosed in 2018 but my leveIs went up at last Hba1c 2 weeks ago to 84. GP rang , not one I know and he was quite rude I thought basically saying 'you have let things get out of control havn't you' I said that was offensive and if we were allowed to test I might have realised it was going up. I said everytime I come you get the test result then left for 6 or 12 months to get on with it with little help. He then said I had to go on Metformin, I said give me a chance to get it down but he said no. Spoke to the Diabetic nurse who said take until June to try really hard to lose weight and get the levels down and if that works great, if not we will have to look at meds. I started the NHS low carb program last Saturday, bought a meter and started testing. I have lost 13 pounds since December but want to lose about another 12. I have tingling in my legs and arms since starting low carb diet yet BS levels are dropping according to my meter. What supplements did you try? It is very hard getting to grips with it all. Its not easy being diabetic but there are some lovely helpful people on here .

 

[D2PAUL]

hi there
i take l carnitine . alpha lopoic acid and b complexs all of which have helped a good bit re tingly feet.

Hope it all works out for u

PAUL

 

[pinkjude]

hi there
i take l carnitine . alpha lopoic acid and b complexs all of which have helped a good bit re tingly feet.

Hope it all works out for u

PAUL

Thanks, started a new multi vit and have got some omega 3 arriving later as that should help with my dry eyes as well