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Hi @Lindie and welcome to the forum. I was also diagnosed in March this year and we are of a similar age. I lost a lot of weight prior to diagnosis due to diabetes. I did have other symptoms, being thirsty, peeing a lot and feeling hungry all the time. Attributed it to stress of moving house and hot weather at the time. As you can see from my signature information at the end of the post, my HbA1c results were very high. Modifying my diet to reduce the carbohydrates and increasing the protein and fat to keep calorie intake to 2000 per day stopped my weight loss as my blood glucose levels came down with help of medication. I am now slowly regaining some weight. I exercise regularly and have started some resistance training to build up muscle. My skin has also regained some elasticity and I am feeling so much better.
What was your HbA1c result? Have you been prescribed any medication yet? If you are happy to share that information and tell us a little about yourself we can give you advice that may be more relevant to your diabetes journey. I found this forum in August and got so much information and support.
What was your HbA1c result? Have you been prescribed any medication yet? If you are happy to share that information and tell us a little about yourself we can give you advice that may be more relevant to your diabetes journey. I found this forum in August and got so much information and support.
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I forgot to mention that the changes to diet also reduced my cholesterol and triglycerides to normal levels so another win.
I was on metformin from the start as my blood glucose was 112. I was prescribed 2 tablets after breakfast and two after dinner. When I went for my blood test in September my glucose was within the normal range. My medication was halved. I'm going for a blood test on Wednesday so hopefully it's not gone up. I'm hoping to lose another tablet. The side effects aren't good.
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Sorry to hear that you are suffering from the side effects of metformin. Good to hear that you were able to reduce the dose now your blood glucose is down. Are you on slow release metformin? You still need to take it with food but the tablet is kinder in your digestive system. Good luck with your blood test on Wednesday.
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Very well done on getting your HbA1C down to normal levels so I suppose you now need turn you attentions to gain the weight you want to.
That is the very opposite of what most people are trying to do as losing weight is a struggle. Most of the menu plans and recipes are to help people do that so other than by making sure you are eating enough protein and healthy fats there is not much you can do.
That is the very opposite of what most people are trying to do as losing weight is a struggle. Most of the menu plans and recipes are to help people do that so other than by making sure you are eating enough protein and healthy fats there is not much you can do.
My HbA1c result was 112 and was prescribed metformin, two with breakfast and two with dinner. I've lost a lot of weight and didn't want to eat full fat dairy due to raising my cholesterol. I've been eating loads of nuts and avocado's to put on weight but it is hard. I'm starting to put weight on slowly now, but I'm still underweight for my height. The diabetic nurse has already mentioned statins but I would like to lower my cholesterol naturally if possible. I do a little resistance exercise as I had the same problem with my skin.
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Many have found their cholesterol reduces if they reduce their car intake and have more fibre but having healthy fats can also reduce cholesterol. You could try some of these.
Foods containing healthy fats include avocado, nuts, seeds, olives, cooking oils made from plants or seeds, and fish. Increase * intake of foods containing fibre – foods that are high in dietary fibre, particularly soluble fibre, can reduce the amount of bad (LDL) cholesterol in your blood.
Eggs are suggested as good source of protein. There are some high protein yoghurts which are low fat, Brooklea or Arla.
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Yes that counts as low carb and you risk more weight loss if you reduce any more and you seem to have found that a good amount to reduce your blood glucose.
Perhaps look carefully at the breakdown of your cholesterol results as they may not be as bad as you think.
Our bodies need cholesterol for all sorts of things, tissue healing, hormone production but just not too much of the wrong sort.
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My hubby eats a lot of oily fish. Mackerel, sardines and kippers mostly for breakfast. I find them too strong tasting but they help with his aching joints and keep his cholesterol down too. I eat full fat yoghurt and cream and cheese a couple of times a week. I was a bit worried my cholesterol would increase but the opposite happened. Both HDL and overall levels dropped. My LDL is a bit low and the practice nurse told me statins wouldn't affect LDL. As your blood glucose is now at a good level your skin and hair will improve and your energy levels should also increase. Well done for getting your blood glucose levels down. Your hard work to date is paying off and hopefully you will continue to put weight back on.
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I wonder if you have your H and L switched round @silver minion ?
Statins usually target LDL for reduction, and HDL (the good lipoprotein) is usually preferred to be kept higher.
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Congratulations on getting your glucose levels back into the normal range @Lindie.
Hope you are able to gradually regain the weight you have been losing.
How did things go on Wednesday? Did you have blood results to discuss?
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Oooops. Definitely should be the other way round. LDL bad but going down. HDL good but a little on the low side. Must have been that taster glass of plum vodka while I was posting. I need to make sure it's good before serving it to my guests.
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