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Hi, I'm Lorraine, although had diabetes a couple of years, only just really starting to impact my life. Struggling with diet and exercise. Any help welcome
 
Welcome @lozza101 Lorraine

I can comment on exercise. Although for some it raises glucose levels for me it is key to reducing them. I read an article that said intense exercise reduces blood glucose levels 7 times faster than say going for a walk. Job done. Others will comment on diet and other aspects of diabetes.
 
Thanks, I would find intense exercise difficult as I have other illnesses that effect me, but I also know I have to increase me level. It's interesting to know that it reduces blood sugar levels that quickly.
 
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Thanks, I would find intense exercise difficult as I have other illnesses that effect me, but I also know I have to increase me level. It's interesting to know that it reduces blood sugar levels that quickly.
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It's not for everyone. Intense exercise may not be appropriate for some. I was surprised the levels reduce so fast. Although I would recommend with things like exercise, diet and keeping hydrated, it should be done throughout the day for best results.
 
I find going for a walk reduces my glucose levels, more so than going for a cycle.

If you can, I would suggest walking, starting off with short walks and gradually increasing the distance when you can.
 
I concentrate on eating low carb, if it can be called that as I find it very easy.
I did feel more energetic and have been doing more than before diagnosis, but that is because I want to, not because I need or have to.
 
I did parcel sorting over the last Christmas period. Which was basically walking for 10 hours straight with parcels. My A1c came out at 80. So consider all factors. And be prepared for blisters on your feet.
 
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Hi, I'm Lorraine, although had diabetes a couple of years, only just really starting to impact my life. Struggling with diet and exercise. Any help welcome
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Welcome to the forum @lozza101

Glad you have found us!

Lots of members here find a moderate or lower carb way of eating helps with their blood glucose management. It doesn’t mean ‘no carb’ and doesn’t have to feel restrictive or difficult - it should be possible for you to develop a menu and ‘way of eating’ which is flexible, satisfying, and sustainable long-term with a few swaps and tweaks, and some portion-size reductions.

Other forum members have tried the Newcastle 800 / NHS Soup&Shake approach, which is a more dramatic short term intervention aimed at significant weight loss over a couple of months.

What impacts on your life have you begun to notice?
 
Many do find a low carb way of eating helps manage their blood glucose and helps them lose weight if they need to.
Portion control and making sure you are not having more carbs than your body can tolerate, but everybody is different in what that amount may be. That can of course depend on what medication for diabetes you are taking as well as your own metabolism. A suggested starting point for low carb is no more than 130g per day, it is not NO carbs.
This link may help with some ideas, there are some do's and don'ts as well as some menu ideas. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com///
 
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