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Hi there, I'm a Newbie to this type of forum (of any sort). I'm a 72 year old widow and Type 2 for 15 years. Started with diet then progressed through tablets (Metformin and Glicazide now on slow release Metformin) then on to Insulin (Humalin I, Humalog) and also Victoza. In addition I have an underactive thyroid (Levothyroxine), hyperparathyroid (Stexerol-D), diabetic neuropathy (Gabapentin), high blood pressure, high cholesterol (both under control with Atenolol, Candesartan and Atorvastatin), over active bladder (Detrusitol). Following PEs 18 months ago I am now on anti-coagulants for life and recently a blood test showed I am slightly anaemic so on Iron tablets. I also have arthritis and walk with crutches so I'm a bit of a mess really. Children are sympathetic but as far as the Diabetes is concerned they are not a great help and I don't have a lot of will power so it would be great to have some positive thoughts from others who might be in the same position as me.
 
Hello Babs and welcome to the forum. Lots of good advice from others on here. 🙂 Low carb is the way to go.
 
Hi Ditto, Do try and stay away from full blown Diabetes. 15 years or so ago there wasn't the help or advice available that there is now. I did join a local Diabetic group but all that really happened is we'd have a speaker once a month, not always helpful about diabetes, drink tea and eat biscuits, rarely any interaction between members and the group folded after a while. Because of my arthritis and using crutches exercise is very difficult for me so the only way I can lose weight and help my diabetes is by diet - but insulin makes you put weight on - a vicious circle so I just do my best to keep my readings steady. Best of luck with your diet regime.
 
Welcome to the forum Babs from a fellow T2.
 
Welcome Babs, Low carbs seems to do the trick for weight loss. Check out the Breads and Cracker post and also What did you eat yesterday post.
 
Hello Babs🙂 welcome to the forum.🙂 My goodness you have a lot going on, we are so happy you found us, keep posting and tell us how you feel daily. Don`t worry just say it the way you feel, advice is always at hand, look forward to your next post.
 
Hello! Your body sounds complicated and you sound a bit fed up. Here's a hug.

I hope this forum.helps you as much as it has helped me!
 
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