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Spiritduck

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Hi all
Just been told im diabetic
So feeling a bit overwelmed atm
Got to see nurse on the 28th june
So lifestyle changes in my future
 
Welcome to the forum @Spiritduck.🙂 It is quite a shock getting diagnosed with diabetes, but it;s a perfectly manageable condition. The important thing is to watch carbohydrates, as these raise our blood sugar levels (BG). So that means cutting back on things like bread, rice, pasta & potatoes as well as the usual sugar filled things. Testing your BG is recommended by most of us here to see how your body copes with carbs. Most GP's won't prescribe meters to type 2's (unless on hypo inducing drugs) & they come up with all sorts of silly excuses. If you haven't been prescribed a meter, the best value one is the SD Codefree from Amazon or Home Health. It has much cheaper test strips than any other brand. Test before meals & 2 hours after & look for a rise of no more than 2-3mmols. This is a marathon, not a sprint. It will take time for your BG's to come down, but by following a low carb diet you should start to see good results within a few weeks.
 
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