Just diagnosed T2

[Xen]

Hi everyone!

Newly diagnosed T2, trying to navigate the nutrib*ll*cks and figure out how to manage this thing!

Finding the food stuff quite difficult as I have a history of disordered eating - a relapse would be terrible for my mental and physical health, so trying to tease out the changes I can make = a challenge!

X

 

[rebrascora]

Hi and welcome

As someone who was a sugar addict and carb monster pre diagnosis I know how challenging it can be! What helped (and still helps) me is having foods in the house that I can "hit" when I need to, which won't impact my Blood Glucose (BG) Levels.....
.... basically low carb food snacks....
Things like cheese, olives, nuts although careful with the portion size of peanuts as they are higher carb than other true nuts, boiled eggs and/or cooked meat with mayonnaise or coleslaw.... full fat versions only.... avoid low fat foods as they are usually higher in carbs but also because the fat in the full fat versions will help to fill you up. Maybe a tin of sardines or tuna with mayonnaise, pork scratchings (my guilty pleasure 😱 ) Pepperami sticks etc. Basically foods which are a good mix of protein and fat with minimal carbohydrates.
Veggie sticks (celery, peppers, mushrooms, cucumber perhaps a little carrot... root veg are the highest carb veggies so need to go steady with those) with real sour cream and chive/garlic dip or a big plate of salad leaves with a couple of cherry tomatoes and some cucumber and a big dollop of cheese coleslaw and maybe a sprinkle of balsamic vinegar will keep you eating for a while and be a "healthier" option.

Hope that gives you some ideas but you need to learn to read the nutritional information on food labels. Not the traffic light system on the front of packaging which tells you about sugar and fat but the total carbohydrate content on the back or side of packaging which will usually be in frustratingly small print! All carbohydrates will get broken down by your digestive system into glucose and therefore increase your BG levels so cutting down on them all not just the sugar/sweet stuff is important.

Good luck and if you don't understand anything just ask.

 

[rosalindb]

Hi everyone!

Newly diagnosed T2, trying to navigate the nutrib*ll*cks and figure out how to manage this thing!

Finding the food stuff quite difficult as I have a history of disordered eating - a relapse would be terrible for my mental and physical health, so trying to tease out the changes I can make = a challenge!

XnN

Welcome, I was diagnosed 22 Feb 2021, so still new to this. You will find this forum a great source of info and advice. No such thing as a daft question here, ask away

 

[Xen]

Hi and welcome

As someone who was a sugar addict and carb monster pre diagnosis I know how challenging it can be! What helped (and still helps) me is having foods in the house that I can "hit" when I need to, which won't impact my Blood Glucose (BG) Levels.....
.... basically low carb food snacks....
Things like cheese, olives, nuts although careful with the portion size of peanuts as they are higher carb than other true nuts, boiled eggs and/or cooked meat with mayonnaise or coleslaw.... full fat versions only.... avoid low fat foods as they are usually higher in carbs but also because the fat in the full fat versions will help to fill you up. Maybe a tin of sardines or tuna with mayonnaise, pork scratchings (my guilty pleasure 😱 ) Pepperami sticks etc. Basically foods which are a good mix of protein and fat with minimal carbohydrates.
Veggie sticks (celery, peppers, mushrooms, cucumber perhaps a little carrot... root veg are the highest carb veggies so need to go steady with those) with real sour cream and chive/garlic dip or a big plate of salad leaves with a couple of cherry tomatoes and some cucumber and a big dollop of cheese coleslaw and maybe a sprinkle of balsamic vinegar will keep you eating for a while and be a "healthier" option.

Hope that gives you some ideas but you need to learn to read the nutritional information on food labels. Not the traffic light system on the front of packaging which tells you about sugar and fat but the total carbohydrate content on the back or side of packaging which will usually be in frustratingly small print! All carbohydrates will get broken down by your digestive system into glucose and therefore increase your BG levels so cutting down on them all not just the sugar/sweet stuff is important.

Good luck and if you don't understand anything just ask.

This is super helpful thank you!

 

[SB2015]

Welcome to the forum @Xen

As others have said there is plenty of experience to tap into, as you can see from @rebrascora ’s response. Whatever questions you have just ask.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Xen

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and that you are also having to juggle it alongside your history of disordered eating.

Hopefully a few modest tweaks to your general eating habits will be sufficient to keep your metabolism happy, and your glucose levels relatively in range.

Do be extra careful with any additional thinking around food, and be kind to yourself. It is all too easy to make it too much of a focus. in general, small sustainable changes tend to be better than anything too dramatic, or trying to avoid any major food groups. Moderation in everything 🙂

Do you know that the result of your HbA1c was? It will be a number above 48, but maybe much higher, even into 3 figures. it is a reflection of your glucose profile over the preceding 3-4 months. Understanding that result can give you clues as to how well your body is coping with your current menu.

 

[Spoon]

Hi everyone!

Newly diagnosed T2, trying to navigate the nutrib*ll*cks and figure out how to manage this thing!

Finding the food stuff quite difficult as I have a history of disordered eating - a relapse would be terrible for my mental and physical health, so trying to tease out the changes I can make = a challenge!

X

I am there with you and tbh I still find the food stuff difficult (also have history of disordered eating) so I don’t have any words of wisdom other than to say you are not alone!

 

[Xen]

Welcome to the forum @Xen

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and that you are also having to juggle it alongside your history of disordered eating.

Hopefully a few modest tweaks to your general eating habits will be sufficient to keep your metabolism happy, and your glucose levels relatively in range.

Do be extra careful with any additional thinking around food, and be kind to yourself. It is all too easy to make it too much of a focus. in general, small sustainable changes tend to be better than anything too dramatic, or trying to avoid any major food groups. Moderation in everything 🙂

Do you know that the result of your HbA1c was? It will be a number above 48, but maybe much higher, even into 3 figures. it is a reflection of your glucose profile over the preceding 3-4 months. Understanding that result can give you clues as to how well your body is coping with your current menu.

HbA1c was 92.
Already seen a big drop in symptoms from 500mg metformin, switching to sugar free drinks & regular exercise

 

[Stuvart]

HbA1c was 92.
Already seen a big drop in symptoms from 500mg metformin, switching to sugar free drinks & regular exercise

Thats a good hba (from my point of view) I was diagnosed 6 weeks ago with hba of 143 and 2 weeks ago it was 120 so diet/meds makes at lot of difference to me, as I cycle 12 miles a day to and from work so exercise is not my problem