I am newly diagnosed with type 1. I am 54 years old and until 9 years ago was a very fit and active man. After a series of throat viruses in 2005/6 I developed a chronic swollen larynx and vocal chords.
Over the intervening years I have had acute breathing attacks (physical or emotional stress being the trigger) and have then needed a course of steroids (prednisilone) to open my airway. Over the last 9 months I have had to have 5 courses of steroid and have now developed diabetes. I have lost 20lbs in weight in this period and am now under 10 stone (5ft 10)
I am a little confused about the conflicting dietary advice. I am not yet on insulin and I have just started taking Gliclazide and Metformin orally. My assessment won't be for another 4 weeks and in between I am visiting Spain.
Should I be reducing my carbohydrate intake? No sugar? Just a normal balanced diet? Advice on the main websites does not appear conclusive for my situation. I have seen advice that suggests a low carb, high protein and fat intake to encourage weight gain and management of BG. Anyone experience of this?
Any advice would be welcome
Over the intervening years I have had acute breathing attacks (physical or emotional stress being the trigger) and have then needed a course of steroids (prednisilone) to open my airway. Over the last 9 months I have had to have 5 courses of steroid and have now developed diabetes. I have lost 20lbs in weight in this period and am now under 10 stone (5ft 10)
I am a little confused about the conflicting dietary advice. I am not yet on insulin and I have just started taking Gliclazide and Metformin orally. My assessment won't be for another 4 weeks and in between I am visiting Spain.
Should I be reducing my carbohydrate intake? No sugar? Just a normal balanced diet? Advice on the main websites does not appear conclusive for my situation. I have seen advice that suggests a low carb, high protein and fat intake to encourage weight gain and management of BG. Anyone experience of this?
Any advice would be welcome
