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[Gooner2459]

Hi there, diagnosed T2 yesterday ONLY borderline, not taking medication yet said I'd manage through diet, retest in 3 months. So looking for suggestions as to best way manage this. I have read a lot about "Shakes n Soups" which would suit me but they seem expensive is there anywhere to get these at a lower cost? NHS perhaps? Any other alternative methods out there? Harcombe Diet perhaps? Open to any suggestions, I'm keen to stay clear of medication if at all possible but it may end up that I have to take it. I have to say the doctor was only concerned about getting me out of the door, I have numbness in both feet, I wake up in the mornings and my back and across my shoulders is numb, from my right hip to my right knee cap is also numb, I'm guessing these are all symptoms but is it likely that I get the feeling back? Anyway thanks for being here, I look forward to hearing from you. 🙂

 

[JITR]

Yes, a low carb diet. I'd have a go at the Harcombe Diet as it's well documented and will be much easier for you to manage short and long term. To get the best of both worlds you could do the Newcastle Diet for 2-4 weeks (to get rid of excess liver fat), then switch to Harcombe to keep your weight coming down to target.

Newcastle Diet leaflet: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/media/wwwncla.../files/201809 Sample Recipes & meal plans.pdf

Harcombe article:

The Harcombe Diet: How to eat your favourite foods and still lose weight

The Harcombe Diet: How to eat your favourite foods and still lose weight By Prima Team PUBLISHED: 21 APRIL 2016 Do you dream of a weight l...

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[PerSpinasAdAstra]

The Asda 'Great Shape Meal Replacement' shakes which are listed as suitable on the Newcastle Diet leaflet are currently £5.50 for 10 shakes. 55p per meal isn't bad considering you won't be buying your usual food, though you do need to buy skimmed milk to mix the packets with and some salad vegetables to eat with them.

 

[Leadinglights]

How much you need to do depends on where you are on the diabetic scale, you imply not too far so it should be feasible by making some dietary changes. There are may low carb options but I found the principals in the link successful as it is a regime which is enjoyable and is now my new way of eating. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
I reduced my HbA1C from 50mmol/mol to 42 in 3 months and am still below 40 nearly 3 years on despite a hiccup on the exercise front.

 

[Lucyr]

I have read a lot about "Shakes n Soups" which would suit me but they seem expensive is there anywhere to get these at a lower cost? NHS perhaps?

Tesco is quite cheap

 

[Gooner2459]

Thank you all for your words of wisdom here, it is very much appreciated!!

 

[Gooner2459]

How much you need to do depends on where you are on the diabetic scale, you imply not too far so it should be feasible by making some dietary changes. There are may low carb options but I found the principals in the link successful as it is a regime which is enjoyable and is now my new way of eating. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
I reduced my HbA1C from 50mmol/mol to 42 in 3 months and am still below 40 nearly 3 years on despite a hiccup on the exercise front.

I too am HbA1C from 50mmol/mol so hope to get that down in 3 months or sooner. Thank you 🙂

 

[Drummer]

I too am HbA1C from 50mmol/mol so hope to get that down in 3 months or sooner. Thank you 🙂

I think that perhaps you are underestimating how powerful a low carb diet can be - as long as you are a plain ordinary type 2.
I ate 50 gm of carbs a day, maximum and went from HbA1x of 91 to 41 in 6 months - I was down to 47, so no longer diabetic in 80 days.
The thing is, it is sustainable and so 7 years later I am still in the low 40s.
The numbness is a bit concerning though - it seems quite severe for such a low HbA1c result.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Gooner2459

Good luck in finding a way of eating that works for you, and begins to move you towards your diabetes goals (either weight loss, glucose management, or both!)

You mention the numbness being present when you wake - do you get sensation back during the day? Could it be to do with blood flow / sleeping position / mattress?