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Newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes! Any advice?

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Natasha McKeown

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I was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes on Friday I was sent straight to hospital as my blood sugar was really high and I now have to take tablets every day. I am getting a few side effects like constant headache and being sick but I think it's my body getting used to the tablets. It was a shock and will be a real life changer for me anyone any advice about what to eat would really help?
Thanks
 
Hello Nataaha, welcome to the forum. 🙂

I would advise eating low carb and measuring to see what foods you can tolerate and that don't spike you.
 
Hi Natasha , welcome. Your BG (blood glucose) must have been very high to have been sent to hospital.

How did you come to be diagnosed ie what symptoms did you have and had you had them for some time or not
What tablets have they put you on.
Sorry for all the questions, but they will help us to help you

Fortunately diabetes is a condition that with the right info, a change of diet , meds if necessary and some exersize if able can be well managed .

Cutting down on carbohydrates especially the white ones as they are fast acting carbs ie, potatoes especially mash, rice, pasta and bread and flour
We often have to be careful with fruit, grapes are little sugar bombs, fruit juice though considered healthy, is full of sugar, sugar is just another carb no matter how natural it is
Sounds awful doesn't it, it's not honest we get to eat good tasty food.

Here is a small selection just to get you started.
If you eat meat, all meat is fine including high meat content sausages and burgers, cheese, butter, cream, eggs cooked anyway you like, berries are often tolerated well, some nuts are low carb , veg that grows above ground.
Diet drinks, tea, coffee water , milk.
We usually find substitutes for the faster acting carbohydrates, ie Burgen bread, Lidl protein rolls, a couple of small new potatoes instead of mash
Their is no living on lettuce and fresh air for us.
Nor is their any need to throw away your frying pan.

My advise to you atm is not to cut out all the carbs mentioned but do cut down on them and fill up the veg,till you find substitutes you like
Cutting back too hard to fast, will only set yourself up to fail.

Ask all the questions you need to, we'll do our best to help.
Sorry my iPad is about to die of starvation.
Others here will provide links to threads that will help you.
 
Hi, I think diet is individual. I would say that when new, like me, keeping an eye on what sugar is in the food and drink that you consume. Keep a diary to show your diabetes team. I know I was shocked when I saw how much sugar was in milk for example. I was drinking about 2 pints of milk a day while taking pills etc. Now I have cut that out! Smaller portions of carbs, lots of healthier meat and veg. Good luck with your treatment plan.
 
Nataaha McKeown said:
I was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes on Friday I was sent straight to hospital as my blood sugar was really high and I now have to take tablets every day. I am getting a few side effects like constant headache and being sick but I think it's my body getting used to the tablets. It was a shock and will be a real life changer for me anyone any advice about what to eat would really help?
Thanks
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Hi Nataaha, welcome to the forum 🙂 Is your user name a misspelling of 'Natasha'? If so let me know and I can change it for you - use the 'Contact Us' link at the bottom of the forum page 🙂

I would highly recommend starting by reading Maggie Davey's letter and getting a copy of the excellent Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker - these will put you in the picture about diabetes and how it can be managed well 🙂 There are lots more resources in our Useful Links thread, so do have a browse and let us know if you have any questions 🙂
 
Thank you all so much for the advice and information it has really helped me. Its going to be a long journey but I am determined to change it has really made me think about what I eat and has giving me a shock x Yes Northerner I have spelt my name wrong I didnt even realise thank you lol
 
Hi LJC thank you for all your information I was diagnosed when I went to my doctors and they took a urine sample and found sugar and Keytones in it. I was having symptons of Thirst and tiredness all the time. I am on Glenanzide one in the morning and Metiform 1 in the morning and 2 in the evening x
 
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Welcome to the forum. Remember to keep an eyes on carbohydrates, son sugar and starches. Take a book or a program with nutrition facts so you can get a measure on how the calories and carbohydrates are in each food, and try to keep a diary.

Are you overweight or of normal weight? Having a precise scale and weighing every day at the same time with te same condition and make a movable mean it's useful to see if one is gaining weight.
 
Natasha McKeown said:
I was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes on Friday I was sent straight to hospital as my blood sugar was really high and I now have to take tablets every day. I am getting a few side effects like constant headache and being sick but I think it's my body getting used to the tablets. It was a shock and will be a real life changer for me anyone any advice about what to eat would really help?
Thanks
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Hi, and welcome to the forum!

It is a life changer, but in a good way as for me, as I would never go back to my old self.

Remember stress(from work, illness, infection), and carbohydrates will raise blood glucose.

If not got one already, I would get a glucose meter, so you can see how food effects your body(everyone is different). I personally use the accu-chek mobile(all-in-one device) as I kept dropping the test strips on the other devices 🙂 I would test fasting, before and 2 hours after eating, and log your results with food eaten, exercise done, so you can see over the weeks and months how things are going.

Take a look at what you are eating. Personally I would avid high carb High GI foods for the moment.
The big problem foods are white flour products (bread,pasta, pastry, cakes,etc..), rice, crisps, potatoes, they are not nutritious, and best to avoid and replace with heather versions. For bread try lidl high protein rolls, or Low GI bread or rolls.

If ok with your doctor and able to do so, try going for a walk after eating, this will help with insulin resistance(even reverse insulin resistance over time), and a good way to mop up excess blood glucose. However as you're on Glenanzide, your blood glucose could go too low with exercise, so testing after exercise is a good idea, and best check with your doctor first for advice.

Good luck, and keep us informed on your progress.
 
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