Welshrunner63
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Hi, I've just been diagnosed with T2 and have already had a foot check and diabetic eye test. Everything very confusing...not sure what I can eat etc.
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Welshrunner63
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Hi Martin, my last HbA1c was 50.
Cherrelle DUK
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Hi Welshrunner63, welcome to the forum!
Being diagnosed with Diabetes can come as a shock so it's natural to feel confused by it all.
Take your time and have a look around the site. I find this page to be a great starting point https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes and you'll see a section on what to eat.
Let us know if you have any specific concerns no matter how big or small!
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Hi @Welshrunner63 , welcome to the forum.
It's great that you've already had your foot and eye checks, as they are important things to maintain. And as Anitram says you're only just over the threshold so a few tweaks here and there should be enough. Cut down on carby food like bread, pasta, rice, potatoes (there are a number of low carb substitutes for these on the food & recipes threads here), add in more green leafy veg, eggs, good quality meat and fish, a bit of exercise (and weight loss if necessary), and you should see a difference.
It's great that you've already had your foot and eye checks, as they are important things to maintain. And as Anitram says you're only just over the threshold so a few tweaks here and there should be enough. Cut down on carby food like bread, pasta, rice, potatoes (there are a number of low carb substitutes for these on the food & recipes threads here), add in more green leafy veg, eggs, good quality meat and fish, a bit of exercise (and weight loss if necessary), and you should see a difference.
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Welcome to the forum @Welshrunner63
Your slightly raised HbA1c suggests that your body is beginning to struggle in absorbing and processing carbohydrates a little. That includes obviously sweet and sugary things, bit also ‘healthy wholegrain’ and starchy carbohydrates like potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, cereals, oats, and many fruits. As you are only a little over the threshold for a diagnosis with diabetes it’s likely that modestly reducing your portion sizes of all carbs (and cutting out the sweet stuff) will help your body to process your food better.
Many new arrivals find it helpful to make a food diary for a few weeks, writing down everything they eat and drink (including the mindless grazing and snacking we can all fall into). This can be particularly helpful if you take the time to squint at the backs of packets and get your food scales out to get a decent estimate of the amount of total carbohydrates (not just ‘of which sugars’) in your meals and snacks. That way you will get a feel for where the main sources are in your current menu, and can identify some ‘quick wins‘ to cut out or swap for something else.
Good luck, and let us know how you get on 🙂
Your slightly raised HbA1c suggests that your body is beginning to struggle in absorbing and processing carbohydrates a little. That includes obviously sweet and sugary things, bit also ‘healthy wholegrain’ and starchy carbohydrates like potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, cereals, oats, and many fruits. As you are only a little over the threshold for a diagnosis with diabetes it’s likely that modestly reducing your portion sizes of all carbs (and cutting out the sweet stuff) will help your body to process your food better.
Many new arrivals find it helpful to make a food diary for a few weeks, writing down everything they eat and drink (including the mindless grazing and snacking we can all fall into). This can be particularly helpful if you take the time to squint at the backs of packets and get your food scales out to get a decent estimate of the amount of total carbohydrates (not just ‘of which sugars’) in your meals and snacks. That way you will get a feel for where the main sources are in your current menu, and can identify some ‘quick wins‘ to cut out or swap for something else.
Good luck, and let us know how you get on 🙂
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