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Welcome to the forum @JDH
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Has it come out of the blue, or have you felt something wasnt right for a while?
Try not to be disheartened about your diagnosis, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life. Perhaps changes that they had been intending to make for years.
Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations - it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and it shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy.
If you’d like a good source of information to add to what you’ve picked up so far, the Diabetes UK Learning Zone is highly recommended by members.
Have you got a follow-up appointment booked?
And do you know if you will be offered any meds to start you off?
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Has it come out of the blue, or have you felt something wasnt right for a while?
Try not to be disheartened about your diagnosis, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life. Perhaps changes that they had been intending to make for years.
Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations - it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and it shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy.
If you’d like a good source of information to add to what you’ve picked up so far, the Diabetes UK Learning Zone is highly recommended by members.
Have you got a follow-up appointment booked?
And do you know if you will be offered any meds to start you off?
Thank you for taking the time to reply. I was not aware of the condition. I have recently broken my wrist. As a result I had a blood test which showed the problem. A reading of 77 does worry me. However it is early days and trying to understand diet.
Felinia
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Hello and welcome. I hope your wrist is healing nicely. A diagnosis out of the blue does come as a shock, but by highlighting your diagnosis, may prove to be a blessing in disguise. A reading of 77 is high enough to warrant medication, which is normally Metformin. These are best taken in the middle of a meal, so the food is a sort of buffer. They can cause tummy upsets. If they don't settle after a few weeks you can request the slow release version.
But you can also help yourself by looking honestly at your lifestyle. Type 2 diabetes usually responds well to a reduction in daily carbs - not just sugar, but everything with carbs - bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, cereals, pastries, tropical fruits, as well as the usual suspects, sweets, biscuits, fizzy drinks, cake etc.. The suggested maximum is 130gm a day. First thing I got on diagnosis was to get an app to measure carbs and cals, and to this day I still record everything that goes into my mouth - food, drinks, snacks, sauces. If your carb level is high, it should be bought down slowly, as too quickly can affect the eyes. I bulk up my plate with extra veggies and protein, and have substitutes such as cauliflower mash or rice, soybean pasta. If you are overweight, a reduction would help.
Exercise is also beneficial, and can be something as simple as a daily walk while your wrist heals. I go to the pool 3 times a week, and my neighbour cycles. There are chair exercise on videos for those with mobility issues, and other videos like Joe Wicks, if you prefer to be in your own home.
The forums will give you lots of advice - in particular the one on food and recipes (look for Type 2 posters). Best wishes
But you can also help yourself by looking honestly at your lifestyle. Type 2 diabetes usually responds well to a reduction in daily carbs - not just sugar, but everything with carbs - bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, cereals, pastries, tropical fruits, as well as the usual suspects, sweets, biscuits, fizzy drinks, cake etc.. The suggested maximum is 130gm a day. First thing I got on diagnosis was to get an app to measure carbs and cals, and to this day I still record everything that goes into my mouth - food, drinks, snacks, sauces. If your carb level is high, it should be bought down slowly, as too quickly can affect the eyes. I bulk up my plate with extra veggies and protein, and have substitutes such as cauliflower mash or rice, soybean pasta. If you are overweight, a reduction would help.
Exercise is also beneficial, and can be something as simple as a daily walk while your wrist heals. I go to the pool 3 times a week, and my neighbour cycles. There are chair exercise on videos for those with mobility issues, and other videos like Joe Wicks, if you prefer to be in your own home.
The forums will give you lots of advice - in particular the one on food and recipes (look for Type 2 posters). Best wishes
Felinia
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What a splendid reduction back into the normal range. You must have worked very hard and been pleased with the results. And thanks for your feedback - nice to know it helped. I hope your wrist is fully healed now. Best wishes for the season.
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