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Leadinglights
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Welcome to the forum
If you are able to give a bit more information about your diagnosis, your HbA1C and if you are on ay medication as that will affect what is appropriate for you.
Much of the conflicting information is because there is a distinction of what is appropriate depending on a huge number of factors and as everybody is different there is no 'one size fits all' way of managing the condition but we can point you in the right direction if you give the info about your diagnosis.
I’ve been asked to take 500mg twice a day. Cut out free sugars. Lose weight. Told this was a serious condition. Bloods were checked 3 months later. Told me to continue as I have been. Feet checked which were ok. Now I have palpitations, shakes a painful ankle. And my right eye has gone blurry then my sight returned. Brain fog. My diet is not good. No blood glucose monitor was given to me.
Leadinglights
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The metformin helps the body use the insulin it produces more effectively and stops the liver releasing glucose so together with reducing carbohydrates not just sugar help to reduce blood glucose as it is all carbohydrates which convert to glucose.
Blurry vision can be due to high blood glucose but can also happen when blood glucose comes down quite quickly as the environment in the eye changes from being sugary to being the more normal salty so the shape of the eye changes so altering the focus. It does usually settle down in a few weeks for most people.
It is unlikely as Type 2 not on medication that can cause low blood glucose that you will be prescribed a monitor which is why many people self fund so they can take control over managing their condition. The GlucoNavii or TEE2 are a couple with the cheaper test strips on line if that is something you would find useful.
Were you told what your HbA1C is as that really determines how much work you need to do, if they didn't tell you then ask.
Have a look at this link for some ideas for modifying your diet as you may need some tips if you say it is not good. There are some menu plans to suit various tastes and budget.
https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
Felinia
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Hello and welcome. I'm guessing the medication is Metformin, which is standard. You need to ask what your HbA1c is - that's the blood test that diagnoses diabetes and you are entitled to know. That will help us best advise you and you need to know where you are starting from.
Regarding diet, it's not just free sugars but all carbohydrates, which turn into glucose. That means reducing or cutting out bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, cereals, some fruits, processed food as well as cakes, biscuits, sweets, pastries. Type 2 diabetics are recommended to have less than 130gm carbs per day, from all foods and drinks. You can get apps to measure your daily carbs and they will also help with portion and calorie control, which should help also with weight loss. I personally found I had to cut out rice and pasta, but could have a couple of small potatoes, or one medium slice from a small wholemeal loaf. I use cauliflower as a potato substitute, and zero carb pasta made from edamame beans. I also cook from scratch so I know what goes into my food. We are all different so you will need to find your own best solution.
I suggest you work your way through the Learning Zone (orange tab above) one module a day so you can take it all in. But please ask any questions you may have. Nothing is silly and we have all been where you are now.
Regarding diet, it's not just free sugars but all carbohydrates, which turn into glucose. That means reducing or cutting out bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, cereals, some fruits, processed food as well as cakes, biscuits, sweets, pastries. Type 2 diabetics are recommended to have less than 130gm carbs per day, from all foods and drinks. You can get apps to measure your daily carbs and they will also help with portion and calorie control, which should help also with weight loss. I personally found I had to cut out rice and pasta, but could have a couple of small potatoes, or one medium slice from a small wholemeal loaf. I use cauliflower as a potato substitute, and zero carb pasta made from edamame beans. I also cook from scratch so I know what goes into my food. We are all different so you will need to find your own best solution.
I suggest you work your way through the Learning Zone (orange tab above) one module a day so you can take it all in. But please ask any questions you may have. Nothing is silly and we have all been where you are now.
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Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one which can usually be managed well with a few changes and adjustments. It’s something you can learn to live well with, and doesn’t have to stopmyou doing things you enjoy - you may just need to adapt and tweak them a little.
Good to hear your circulation was in good shape. Sorry to hear you’ve been having some other symptoms though. Sometimes it takes the body a little while to adjust to reduced glucose levels if it has become accustomed to running at higher levels.
Can you identify specific things about your menu that you can begin to work on?
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