Hello,I too have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes,but of a shock to be honest,so I'm just learning what I can and can't eat and drink,I've been browsing on here from the first day I was told,it's a very helpful site,just waiting for a date to attend a group session to get all the facts.
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Cherrelle DUK
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Hi Phil.k, welcome to the forum.
Not surprised you were shocked, I think most of us were when first diagnosed. How did you come to be diagnosed?
It's mainly about reducing carbs and sugars. How you do that depends on each individual and the best way to find that out is to test your blood sugar levels 2 hours after meals to see the impact the meal has had.
Glad that you've been able to find the site helpful, we've got some more info on the main site that I've linked below which may be of use.
www.diabetes.org.uk
www.diabetes.org.uk
Not surprised you were shocked, I think most of us were when first diagnosed. How did you come to be diagnosed?
It's mainly about reducing carbs and sugars. How you do that depends on each individual and the best way to find that out is to test your blood sugar levels 2 hours after meals to see the impact the meal has had.
Glad that you've been able to find the site helpful, we've got some more info on the main site that I've linked below which may be of use.
I have type 2 diabetes – what can I eat?
If you've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, one of the first things you might be worried about is food. You’re likely to be faced with what seems like an endless list of new tasks. Medical appointments, taking medication, stopping smoking, being more active and eating a healthy, balanced...
How to check your blood sugar levels
Knowing your blood sugar levels helps you manage your diabetes and reduces your risk of having serious complications – now and in the future. On this page:
Thank you for welcoming me,I only found out during a yearly heath check from my Dr,I have a very manual job,eat reasonably healthy and don't smoke,so he's a complete surprise,I'm still waiting to see the diabetes nurse next week so hopefully I'll get some more info.
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Many people feel they have a healthy diet but sadly some foods which would be healthy for non diabetics are not so if you are Type 2 diabetic. All the 'brown' versions promoted as better than the 'white version are still high in carbohydrates so are a problem when the body has a problem coping with ALL carbs not just 'sugar'.
Depending on what your HbA1C is, then amount of work you need to do will vary from just modifying portion size of high carb foods to more substantial cutting out of some things. In any event cutting out cakes, biscuits, sugary drinks will be a priority.
This link may help you with some ideas for some dietary changes. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
You sound as if you are fairly active so that is a good thing as exercise helps. If you have any weight to lose doing that will be beneficial.
Although one of many approaches, a low carb approach has been found to be successful for many.
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