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I have just been diagnosed with type 2 and have other medical issues to add to the mix. I am finding it tough to get my mind around what I need to do to help manage type 2. I have bought some recommended books and I am working my way through them. I must admit some content has alarmed me especially the dangers and damage I may have/or have already done to myself. I am sure once I get used to it, it will get easier. Anyway hello to you All.
 
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Hi All
I have just been diagnosed with type 2 and have other medical issues to add to the mix. I am finding it tough to get my mind around what I need to do to help manage type 2. I have bought some recommended books and I am working my way through them. I must admit some content has alarmed me especially the dangers and damage I may have/or have already done to myself. I am sure once I get used to it, it will get easier. Anyway hello to you All.
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Welcome to the forum, it can be very overwhelming when you get a diagnosis especially on top of other issues. But it is a very manageable condition but taking the right action and take it you must otherwise the complications you have been scaring yourself with could happen but there is no need for them to.
There are many ways that people approach making some changes and that can be determined by how far into the diabetes zone you are and that will be indicated by what your HbA1C result was. If it is high, the diagnostic threshold is anything over 47mmol/mol then you may have been prescribed medication and that may also determine the best dietary approach.
Type 2 is a condition where the body struggles to metabolise carbohydrates and that means all carbs not just sugar so reducing them in your diet is important.
There is a lot of rubbish, to be polite on the internet but there are reliable sources of information here, one being this link which many have found successful. Good explanation and menu plans which hopefully will help you and be suitable but that will depend on any medication you may have been prescribed when caution may be needed, https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
If you would like to give a bit more information then it will help point you in the right direction.
 
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Thanks for replying. I am a 61 year old overweight male with limited mobility , high blood pressure and some other medical issues. My HbA1C score was/is 99 mmol/mol. I am guessing this is high? I have been placed on metformin. I appreciate all your suggestions and links, as yes, there are some sketchy websites out there. Many thanks for the info.
 
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Thanks for replying. I am a 61 year old overweight male with limited mobility , high blood pressure and some other medical issues. My HbA1C score was/is 99 mmol/mol. I am guessing this is high? I have been placed on metformin. I appreciate all your suggestions and links, as yes, there are some sketchy websites out there. Many thanks for the info.
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Yes that is definitely high but not as high as some people have been on diagnosis. Metformin is a medication which helps the body use the insulin it produces more effectively and reduces the out put of glucose by the liver but it is important that dietary changes accompany the medication.
You mention other medical issues and if that means you are on steroids then they can cause increased blood glucose as well as making people put weight on.
Low carb would be suitable and many have found that approach successful in reducing blood glucose and losing weight. Low carb is suggested as being no more than 130g carbs not just sugar per day.
Keeping a food diary of everything you eat and drink with an estimate of the carbs will help you see how close you are to that and where you could make some savings by reducing the high carb foods.
 
Hi @MAW63 and welcome to the forum!

I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. You're correct in thinking your score is high, but I'm glad to hear you're already doing research to see what you can do to help lower those numbers. Have you received any support/information from your medical team or are you still due an appointment with the diabetes nurse?

I just wanted to tell you to not feel disheartened. At first it might feel like there's loads of information that you need to take in, your relationship with food is likely to change as well, and you might have a lot of questions. The forum is a great place to get those answered, as it holds over a decade of knowledge and loads of users who have gone through it themselves, so they'll have plenty of advice and support to share. The NHS and DUK Websites are a good place to start if you're looking for information, including our Learning Zone. As for food, there are a lot of alternatives to people's usual favourites that can often be carb-filled, so have a look at our Food section of the forum too. And finally, any questions, rants, worries or anything else you're willing to share - please do so! We're a friendly bunch and always willing to help!
 
Welcome to the forum @MAW63 🙂
 
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