Hi trickeyricky, welcome to the forum
🙂 Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. The good news is that, now you have a diagnosis, you can begin to tackle it. Diabetes is a serious condition, but it can be controlled well with the right amount of knowledge and some effort! I would recommend having a read of
Jennifer's Advice and
Maggie Davey's letter to give you a start in understanding what it is all about. I would also suggest getting a copy of
Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker, a book highly praised by our members.
Have you been given any medication for your diabetes? Diabetes is chiefly concerned with carbohydrates, which all convert to glucose and rtaise blood sugar levels, so it can be useful to start a food diary, noting down the amount, in grams, of carbs in everything you eat and drink. Use packaging information, or a book like the
Collins Gem - Carb Counter to find out the amounts. This will then help you to find areas where you might be able to reduce or replace carbs with other items e.g. extra veg and less potato.
The GL Diet for Dummies describes a good way of choosing foods and food combinations that will have a slow and steady impact on your blood sugar levels. And don't forget exercise - this will make you more sensitive to the insulin your body is producing, and make you feel healthier and happier at the same time.
If you have any questions, please ask away!
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