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[allybev60]

hi there . i am new on here has i got dignosed type 2 last week, bit off a shock. how do you cope with it.

 

[RichardsUsername]

Hi allybev60

Combination of diet, avoiding carbs, exercise and meds if appropriate. In short. You've got to keep on top of it though.

You'll find a lot of useful information and advice from different members.

 

[allybev60]

thanks for your reply. its getting my head round the food to have and food to stay clear off its a mine field

 

[RichardsUsername]

thanks for your reply. its getting my head round the food to have and food to stay clear off its a mine field

It is yes. Takes a lot of work to manage diabetes. What to eat and when becomes a subject to write books about. And monitoring the levels is not easy but the more time you put in the more you get out.

 

[Leadinglights]

thanks for your reply. its getting my head round the food to have and food to stay clear off its a mine field

As it is all carbohydrates that convert to glucose foods like potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, pastry, breakfast cereals, tropical fruits as well as the obvious cakes, biscuits, sugary drinks including fruit juice are the foods you need to cut out or have in reduced portions. However there are plenty of foods which you can eat as they are low carb, meat, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, vegetables, salads and fruits like berries are all foods on which to base meals.
This link is helpful as it has some do's and don'ts as well as some ideas for modifying your meals. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
How much work you will need to do depends on how far into the diabetes zone you are which will be indicated by your HbA1C result and if you are on any medication but dietary changes are the most effective.

 

[allybev60]

yes a lot of work. the exercise no problem i have a dog that i walk 4 times a day. i have been put on METFORMIN twice a day

 

[RichardsUsername]

yes a lot of work. the exercise no problem i have a dog that i walk 4 times a day. i have been put on METFORMIN twice a day

Have fun with it is my advice. I enjoy a good challenge and monitoring the glucose levels becomes looking in the mirror and realising that is your competition.

 

[allybev60]

good way to look at it

 

[RichardsUsername]

good way to look at it

It's not for everyone but it works for me.

 

[allybev60]

end of the day you have to cope with it thats best for you