Newly diagnosed

[Wirrallass]

Thanks for the 'welcomes'
it all seems a bit overwhelming at the minute. I'm sure i'll get my head around it sooner rather than later. But this looks a lot more in depth as such than just avoiding Gluten.
I have a phone appointment with my GP 2 weeks on Monday, so hopefully that will help shed some light, but for now it's an immediate start on changing my diet I guess. Not that it was that bad to start with, but always room for improvement.
I suppose my first question will be what is best - Avoidance of certain foods or moderation of the said foods?

with regards to Metformin, I have only just started taking it yesterday and all seems ok at the minute. Lets hope it stays that way

Andy, after 10 months I'm still trying to get my head around it but I'm getting there slowly thanks to the support from our fellow D's

 

[Wirrallass]

Hi

I've only been diagnosed, with Type 2, since Wednesday. Lots of information to take in. My doctor has put me straight onto Metformin pills to be taken daily. not sure if this is normal or not to be honest 🙂

I'm also a Ceoliac, not sure how much this will impact on my diet but looking forward to looking into recipe ideas etc.

I'll do my best not to annoy everyone by bombarding you all with questions.

Cheers

Andy

@Andy. Hi. I'm not coeliac but I buy KoKo alternative to milk which is suitable for Coeliacs. I buy it from Asda.

 

[andy hutch]

@Andy. Hi. I'm not coeliac but I buy KoKo alternative to milk which is suitable for Coeliacs. I buy it from Asda.

thanks, will have a look.
Is Dairy milk really that bad? how about Almond Milk?
I told you all there'll be loads of questions 🙂

 

[Bubbsie]

thanks for all the welcomes and advice, much appreciated. I will be purchasing a Blood Test kit this week.
Quick update - I spoke too soon about lack of side effects from the Metformin, my poor old belly is doing somersaults 24 hours a day right now, hopefully this will subside some time soon.
first real question, which I am sure I've seen the answer to somewhere but now cant find again - What level of Carbs per 100gm would people say is too high? or should I be looking at a total percentage of something if eating less than 100gm?
Sorry if this answer is easy to find and thanks in advance

Andy...Metformin does tend to have that effect...happened to me too...however after the first couple of weeks once I got used to it...the symptoms did subside...if those symptoms persist and cause you real difficulties...you can ask your GP to give you the extended release Metformin...which is said to be gentler on the system..as for the carbs per 100 gm...that is very much an individual choice...I tend to aim for between 5 to 10 per 100gm...although so far I have not counted the total number of carbs I consume per day...just tend to rely on the fact that everything I buy has a low carb content...your best way to assess how carbs affect your BG is to test...once you get your meter...you'll be able to answer that question yourself...some foods I tolerate well would not be so well tolerated by other diabetics...and vice versa...I eat bananas...oranges...yet some find they do spike their BG...all about experimenting...hope that 'poor old belly' settles down...if not speak to the GP...good luck.

 

[Wirrallass]

thanks for all the welcomes and advice, much appreciated. I will be purchasing a Blood Test kit this week.
Quick update - I spoke too soon about lack of side effects from the Metformin, my poor old belly is doing somersaults 24 hours a day right now, hopefully this will subside some time soon.
first real question, which I am sure I've seen the answer to somewhere but now cant find again - What level of Carbs per 100gm would people say is too high? or should I be looking at a total percentage of something oif eating less than 100gm?
Sorry if this answer is easy to find and thanks in advance[/
Hi Andy. When i was diagniosed in April last I was initially prescribed Glucophage metformin the required dose of 2000mg was gradual over 6wks. Unfortunately it didn't agree with me & I suffered an extreme reaction, tummy pains & keeping the loo seat warm! 😱I'll say no more!

So my GP put me on Sukkarto SR (Slow release) metformin tablets, same dose but 1000mg x 2 daily. I suffered the exact same intolerance which kept me housebound so my GP withdrew Sukkarto and said to come back in 2wks. I never did!

I am doing my best now to find a happy medium with that persisting & annoying 'D' and recently put myself on a LCHF diet. (Low carb high fat diet). I'm experimenting really but I'll see how it pans out after 3-4wks. (I must diary that.)

So far as carbs are concerned try to keep them as low as possible. I test my bgl before all meals & post meals 2hrs later - to see what damage has been done to my bgls. For example : which food has either hit the roof or stayed at a reasonable level say between 5-6mmol. Levels often act like a yo-yo to keep us on our toes!

I don't eat white bread anymore but recently starting buying Bergen linseed & soya bread which incidentally is a favourite with forum members. One slice has approx 11g carbs. That is my bread carb allowance for 1 day. Some people here might have 2 slices and their levels aren't affected.

If your carbs go higher after one meal, you can make a carb adjustment on your next one. We are all different, no two D's are the same. I'm sorry but its a case of trial & error, patience, determination and a lot of will power until you reach the place where you want to comfortably be with your blood glucose levels. I also drink anything up to 1000ms daily to help flush out the glucose out when urinating.

I now direct you to the general nessageboard where you will find threads relating to low carb meals, recipes & low carbs etc. I hope you find all of the above helpful in. Good luck & take care

Diagnosed T2 April 2016
Diet & exercise only

 

[Wirrallass]

thanks for all the welcomes and advice, much appreciated. I will be purchasing a Blood Test kit this week.
Quick update - I spoke too soon about lack of side effects from the Metformin, my poor old belly is doing somersaults 24 hours a day right now, hopefully this will subside some time soon.
first real question, which I am sure I've seen the answer to somewhere but now cant find again - What level of Carbs per 100gm would people say is too high? or should I be looking at a total percentage of something oif eating less than 100gm?
Sorry if this answer is easy to find and thanks in advance[/
Hi Andy. When i was diagniosed in April last I was initially prescribed Glucophage metformin gradually to the required dose of 2000mg over 6wks. Unfortunately it didn't agree with me & I suffered an extreme reaction, tummy pains & keeping the loo seat warm! 😱I'll say no more!

So my GP put me on Sukkarto SR (Slow release) metformin tablets @Bubsie same dose but 1000mg x 2 daily. Again, I suffered the exact same intolerance & my GP withdrew them saying come back in 2wks. I never did!

I am doing my best now to find a happy medium with that annoying 'D' and recently put myself on a LCHF diet. (Low carb high fat diet). I'm experimenting really but I'll see how it pans out after 3-4wks. I must diary that.

So far as carbs are concerned try to keep them as low as possible. I test my bgl before all meals & post meals 2hrs later - to see what damage has been done to my bgls. In particular which food has either hit the roof or stayed at a reasonable level say between 5-6mmol

I don't eat white bread anymore but recently starting buying Bergen linseed & soya bread which incidentally is a favourite with forum members. One slice has approx 11g carbs. That is my bread carb allowance for 1 day. Some people here might have 2 slices and their levels aren't affected.

If your carbs go higher after one meal, then you can make a carb adjustment on your next one. We are all different, no two D's are the same. I'm sorry but its a case of trial & error, patience, determination and a lot of will power until you reach the place where you want to comfortably be with your blood glucose levels. I also drink anything up to 1000ms daily to help flush out the glucose out when urinating.

 

[Wirrallass]

@Andy, tap on 'Click to expand' to read my reply to your post.

 

[Ditto]

I told my Atkins group about the 100g carbs ceiling and they fell about. If I go over 25carbs a day I put weight on. I only lose weight on less than 20carbs a day. What I wouldn't give to be allowed 100carbs a day. Bliss.

 

[Wirrallass]

I told my Atkins group about the 100g carbs ceiling and they fell about. If I go over 25carbs a day I put weight on. I only lose weight on less than 20carbs a day. What I wouldn't give to be allowed 100carbs a day. Bliss.

........C'mon Ditto, get those walking shoes on to shed even more weight! x

 

[Rosiecarmel]

Welcome to the forum! Metformin can give God awful side effects. I really couldn't tolerate it so I was put on the modified release metformin and immediately it made such a difference! Im assuming it's more expensive which is probably the reason they put everyone on the standard release version as it's cheap!

 

[Ditto]

........C'mon Ditto, get those walking shoes on to shed even more weight! x

LOL. Can't seem to get beyond 3 miles a day, I'm hurty all over when I get back and vegetate in front of the box for the evening.

 

[Bubbsie]

LOL. Can't seem to get beyond 3 miles a day, I'm hurty all over when I get back and vegetate in front of the box for the evening.

3 miles a day Ditto...not to be sniffed at...I walk the dog for approximately an hour and a half a day...doubt I do more than a mile a day...and I notice the difference in my BG levels already even with that... three miles...that's some distance...well done...keep it up

 

[Wirrallass]

@Ditto. Hi. Sometimes we have to push ourselves beyond our comfort zone to reap rewards. If you're not nackered after a strenuous exercise routine then I believe you haven't worked hard enough. But I have to say, I am concerned that you're pushing yourself too hard too soon with regard to your heart problem and your poorlyn feet but I have high regard for you for making an effort. I hope you are wearing comfortable walking shoes too. Can you not try a 2 mile walk for say the next week, then increase it to 2 & 1/2 miles the next week & so on? My suggestions are all just layman's talk but are just a thought. Maybe some one here will pick up on 'Heart & Exercise' for you. Hope you are managing to keep your feet moisturised, take care Diagnosed. x

 

[Wirrallass]

@Ditto. At our local swimming baths they hold a 40 mins 'Healthy Heart' session for overweight ladies. Do you have access to a swimming pool near to you? Just throwing some ideas your way for you to consider. x