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trophywench
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It's usually a very nasty sock for everyone Beth whoever they are and whatever else they have - so it's not surprising you're finding it hard!
What sent you off to the doctors originally before they discovered you were Type 2? Do you know what the result of your blood test was? and are they doing any more that you need to wait longer for the results of?
What sent you off to the doctors originally before they discovered you were Type 2? Do you know what the result of your blood test was? and are they doing any more that you need to wait longer for the results of?
Thebearcametoo
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Hi and welcome. Any diagnosis comes with a period of adjustment so be gentle with yourself as you come to understand your diagnosis.
Has it been explained to you that it’s not just sugars that affect your blood sugar but any carbohydrates? Some people use low carb diets to help control their T2 but everyone with T2 will need to look at reducing all carbs. Exercise will help a lot too. Start with where you’re at and increase the frequency or hardness of any exercise you already do. Walking absolutely counts.
Has it been explained to you that it’s not just sugars that affect your blood sugar but any carbohydrates? Some people use low carb diets to help control their T2 but everyone with T2 will need to look at reducing all carbs. Exercise will help a lot too. Start with where you’re at and increase the frequency or hardness of any exercise you already do. Walking absolutely counts.
I went to see them about my mental health and they took my bloods. I couldn't get an appointment originally and they started ringing me to go in. They took my bloods again and my sugar levels have gone done by 20 without he knowing I had T2 already so its going in the right direction. I've been given tablets (met something I cant spell it but seen its common) and have to go back in 3 months
I've been walking every day for a minimum of 40 minutes and on weekends we do a 5 mile walk. I've cut down on carbs and will continue to do so. Thank you for your help
Drummer
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- Type 2
I don't think that fizzy drinks are the problem - unless you were drinking loads of the sugary ones. You could swap to diet and see how that goes - but if you are a typical ordinary type two then by simply reducing the starch and sugar you consume you should be absolutely fine.
If you can get hold of a blood glucose meter to check your levels after eating that will help.
You are rather young for type two, so there might be a tiny possibility of it being a bit more complicated - just to warn you, but to start off by reducing the amount of carbohydrate is the best option whatever the eventual diagnosis.
If you can get hold of a blood glucose meter to check your levels after eating that will help.
You are rather young for type two, so there might be a tiny possibility of it being a bit more complicated - just to warn you, but to start off by reducing the amount of carbohydrate is the best option whatever the eventual diagnosis.
ColinUK
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Hi Beth, fellow type 2 here. I was diagnosed at the start of the year and take 2 x metformin (slow release version) a day. I also have long term depression and anxiety and take escitalopram for that.
I’m glad you’ve turned to this forum for advice because it’s full of people with huge amounts of knowledge and experiment which they’re willing to share. And it is a great resource. So pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable and remember there are no stupid questions.
I’m glad you’ve turned to this forum for advice because it’s full of people with huge amounts of knowledge and experiment which they’re willing to share. And it is a great resource. So pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable and remember there are no stupid questions.
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Welcome to the forum @Bethxo
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and the impact it has had on your mental health.
It sounds as if you have made a very positive start, and made some great changes, so well done for that.
A diagnosis like diabetes will come as a shock and can feel overwhemling, but diabetes is slow-moving foe and you have time to adapt and adjust.
Try not to be too disheartened. Many members of the forum who have said that their diabetes acted as a catalyst for them to make positive changes to their diet, and activity levels, and that the regular checks that happen mean that any potential problems are spotted earlier and treatment can start sooner.
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, and the impact it has had on your mental health.
It sounds as if you have made a very positive start, and made some great changes, so well done for that.
A diagnosis like diabetes will come as a shock and can feel overwhemling, but diabetes is slow-moving foe and you have time to adapt and adjust.
Try not to be too disheartened. Many members of the forum who have said that their diabetes acted as a catalyst for them to make positive changes to their diet, and activity levels, and that the regular checks that happen mean that any potential problems are spotted earlier and treatment can start sooner.
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