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Afternoon Folks just had a consultation with my GP he has told me I have got Type 2. It wasn't unexpected and I have already returned to Slimming World and got back into my Hill Walking. Any tips from any of you with regard to combining Slimming World with the type of diet I now need to adopt would be helpful. Cheers Ron
 
Hi Ron, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but good that you are already putting a plan into action 🙂

I would highly recommend reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter and getting a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker - these will all help you to get a good handle on things. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask away and we will be very happy to help 🙂
 
Hi fellow Northerner, Thanks for the advice I will certainly have a look at those.
Cheers Ron
 
Hi Ron- welcome to the forum.

Slimming world can be great for helping to get your BG under control. In the old days of red and green days, before I got banned🙄, it was easier to follow the red days and cut down on carbs. Mind you with two thirds of your plate full of super free foods there is not much room for many carbs lol.

Speak with your advisor and she should be able to help.

Come back if you have any questions.
 
Hi Lynn, Thanks for the welcome. Ye Ive just sent my advisor a message with regard to this as well so onward and upwards. Cheers Ron
 
Hi Ron and welcome to the forum. Im personally following weight watchers and its nice and easy with regards to te diet side of things, so Id imagine that slimming world would work just as well.
 
Hi Stitch thanks for the welcome. I have spoken to my advisor, who happens to be a nurse so that might be helpful, and apparently there is a pamphlet from Slimming World for people with diabetes to help and advise so will get that on my next session. Cheers Ron
Diagnosed as Type 2 28th April 2016
HbA1c April 28th 54mmol
Metaformin 500mg twice per day
 
Thats good. Keep us updated with how you get on.
 
Hi Ron,

Welcome to the forum, I'm on the same Metformin prescription as you at the moment, although I had to fight being bumped up to something stronger as my first HBA1C result came back as a 99. I really like the forum and the good advice about diet and making sure you tailor everything to how your own body reacts to different foods etc. Best of luck!
 
Hi ron
 
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