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Hello,

My husband (keltic) has been recently diagnosed as having type 2 so we have both joined this forum in the hope of learning more. At the moment he is trying to control it through diet which I have to admit to finding a little confusing, it seems that so much can trigger his levels off so it's all about trial and error. He has cut out all sweets and sugar, eats at regular times and uses only soya milk etc and that seems to be helping.

I want to help support him but without being overbearing.

I'm sure I can learn from here.
 
Hi & welcome.

I was told to cut out carbs where possible ie have a full sunday roast but without potatoes.. have found out that roast butternut squash tastes nicer than roast potatoes!
 
Hello and welcome! All forms of carbohydrate get converted to glucose in the blood, so it's not just sugar, but more complex carbs will convert more slowly and cause less of a 'peak'. I'd suggest looking at some of the books in the Recommended Books section of the forum. I think 'Diabetes for Dummies' is a good one, and there is also a good one about the first yar as a Type 2 (can't remember name offhand).

There is a lot to learn, but you will both get there and hopefully will find it leads to a better diet and healthier lifestyle all round! Anything you are unsure of, please do ask - there is a wealth of experience here!🙂
 
Clary Sage said:
Hello,

My husband (keltic) has been recently diagnosed as having type 2 so we have both joined this forum in the hope of learning more. At the moment he is trying to control it through diet which I have to admit to finding a little confusing, it seems that so much can trigger his levels off so it's all about trial and error. He has cut out all sweets and sugar, eats at regular times and uses only soya milk etc and that seems to be helping.

I want to help support him but without being overbearing.

I'm sure I can learn from here.
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Hello and welcome , we will all help you both as much as we can , just ask 🙂
 
Hi Clary Sage
Hello & welcome.🙂
As Northerner has said there is lots to learn but it's all to do with diet & healthy lifestyle.
The book Northerner has sugested is good also the first year type 2 Diabetes by Gretchen Becker. (You were right Northerner!)🙂
Ask as many questions as you like on the general board no matter how silly you think they are someone will answer.
 
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I want to help support him but without being overbearing.....

As if dear....
 
Keltic said:
I want to help support him but without being overbearing.....

As if dear....
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ha ha ha hey no domestics in the forum please you two !!!! 😱😱
 
Keltic said:
I want to help support him but without being overbearing.....

As if dear....
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First week..........she changed my life, but I love her....it's the mother instinct in them.

Hi to both of you.
 
Thank you everyone for all the warm welcomes (yes you too Keltic!). I'm sure this forum will be a great help for me in understand all this a little better!

Thanks again. x
 
Welcome to you both - I think it takes a while to work out how food, excercise, stress, illness etc affects you - stay positive and keep trying! Its great that your supporting Keltic Clary-Sage (even if he might not think so at times! Ha ha! 🙂
 
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