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Well it's nice to be a newbie at something🙂

Diagnosed at the end of Sept 2010 with Type 2. Spotted at annual blood test.
It's never a good thing when the GP rings you at home the day after a blood test😱
First fasting test 17ish so put on Metformin 850 twice a day, then first HbA1c at 12.7 I have had Pancreatitis so GP thought I would be Type 1 but so far so good with staying as I am.

Now the controversial bit!!
I went to see Professor Charles Clark and he suggested a virtually carb free diet. It is not for everyone and is VERY strict, but my results after 4 weeks are as follows:
Second HbA1c test (5 weeks after first one) 7.1
Cholesterol down to 3
Blood pressure down to 120/65
And I have lost over 1 stone in weight with 4 inches from my waist.
My GP is very happy with results and said that he expected the Metformin to help a little but then have to give me extra/additional tablets or maybe insulin. So I am one very happy bunny 🙂

If anyone is interested then Charles Clark's book is "The Diabetic Revolution" it is very clear and easy to read.

I am coming to the Oxford meeting on Saturday and look forward to meeting some forum members then.
 
Hi Paul a warm welcome to the forum from me , a big well done to you from me those results are terrific...look forward to hearing more from you.
 
Welcome to the forum Paul. Excellent results :D
 
Hi Northerner.

Yes I can see that Prof. Clarks book seems to be geared towards type 2's (I have changed my own headeer to T2 instead if T1) and your right I missed out the excercise bit as he said I should do at least half an hour per day, to which end I have a treadmill in the living room so I walk when watching TV😱

I am learning that this disease can have so many different effects in different people and my view is the more infomation I can get the better I can manage it.

Here's to learning something new every day:D
 
Paul Quinn said:
...I am learning that this disease can have so many different effects in different people and my view is the more infomation I can get the better I can manage it.

Here's to learning something new every day:D
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You've hit the nail on the head there Paul, I agree totally! 🙂
 
Hi Paul - welcome to the forum, look forward to meeting you on Saturday🙂

I think the key to any successful dietary plan is to understand how food works and how it affects your body.

Abfab that it has worked for you.
 
hi Paul.... welcome to the forum. well done on those brilliant results.... I'll have to take a look at the Charles Clark book 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum Paul and congrats on the HbA1c! 🙂
 
Hi Paul. Welcome from me too 🙂

Rob
 
Welcome to the forum Paul. 🙂

When I was diagnosed, I upped my exercise levels. But on the food side, I just moderated my carb intake (I hate to think what it was before) to average between 200 & 250g per day.

I also made sure I had three meals a day whereas before it was pretty hit and miss.

My weight is down from 17st 10lbs at diagnosis (Oct 2009) to 13st 12lbs now. Because of that I no longer need any medication to control my levels.

So, you're right! We can all achieve good results through different methods. But I think the common denominators are ...

1) Eat regularly and properly (whatever that means to each of us!).
2) Exercise regularly.
3) Lose any excess weight.

Andy
 
Hi Andy HB

Very good to hear that you got yourself down to a "no meds" level by diet and exercise. This is great incouragement for me as this is my eventual goal.
My starting point was 14 stone ish and I am now down to 12 stone, so I hope to continue with the weight/exercise programme.🙂
 
Hi Paul,

I think everyone gets a wake up call when they are fist diagnosed. Denial is very common, until you realise just how many extra carbs you were consuming.

Ive cut down on carbs but I'm following a low GL diet. I will look into the book you recommended.

Well done on your brilliant success so far.

Donna 🙂
 
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