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QPRKelv

QPRKelv

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Type 2
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with type 2 around 6 weeks ago. I’ve been to see the nurse at my local gp today. And shes told me some of the things that I thought was right is actually not! Feel I’ve let myself down massively as I’m determined to get this into remission if I can. How long did everyone else take to follow the advice correctly and get there heads around it all.
 
Hi @QPRKelv and welcome to the forum (from a Millwall fan! lol) - remission has been possible for many people here - I'm not even remotely qualified to give advice but glad you have found us 🙂
 
QPRKelv said:
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with type 2 around 6 weeks ago. I’ve been to see the nurse at my local gp today. And shes told me some of the things that I thought was right is actually not! Feel I’ve let myself down massively as I’m determined to get this into remission if I can. How long did everyone else take to follow the advice correctly and get there heads around it all.
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Welcome to the forum, you are not alone at being under misapprehensions as to what the best course of action is, but usually that is because of a lack of information on which to base moving forward. Depending on what your HbA1C is then making dietary changes may be all that is needed if not too high otherwise medication may be needed as well.
One thing people don't realise is that it is all carbohydrates that convert to glucose and therefore reducing your intake is needed.
This link has good explanation and would be a good starting point, https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
If you would like to share what your HbA1C is and if you have been prescribed any meds people will be able to better make appropriate suggestions.
What would be typical meals.
 
You are 6 weeks in, give yourself time and a break.
What did she say exactly?
It’s a learning curve and it’s about longtime changes not instant wins
 
QPRKelv said:
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with type 2 around 6 weeks ago. I’ve been to see the nurse at my local gp today. And shes told me some of the things that I thought was right is actually not! Feel I’ve let myself down massively as I’m determined to get this into remission if I can. How long did everyone else take to follow the advice correctly and get there heads around it all.
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As others have said, you haven't told us anything about your diagnosis, but to answer your question about timescale it took me 8 months from diagnosis to be classed as being in remission after losing some weight, adopting a low carb diet, being more active and (for a while) taking medication. Having said that I did start from an HbA1c in 3 figures and I don't know where your HbA1c is, ie are you just over the threshold (48) or are you well into diabetes territory?
 
@QPRKelv I asked to be tested in June when called in because cholestral creeping up and discovered my annual blood test was not being tested for diabetes. I had been peeing a lot. I was 69. Cut pastry processed meat and sweets and ate less bread and pasta. Next reading was 64. I didn't join the forum until after I'd seen the DN and been put on metformin. I've since discovered I was tested for diabetes in 2014. Reading 40. I am still dismayed they didn't tell me nor did they repeat the test. I don't know what your reading is nor what medication you may require. As a type 2 you need to check carbs and consider eating between 130 and 150. Carbs turn to sugar. I was amazed having cut a lot of carbs that I started shifting weight. Most type 2s have belly fat. It was the good side of diabetes. I had lost a stone by the time I was placed on medication. I did however feel stressed and upset. I was probably grieving my former life. I have found the forum a much better source of knowledge than the GP surgery. It is clear the amount of support and encouragement varies a lot. My BG was 51 by end of September and 44 at reading in December. Some people can go into remission by changing diet drastically. Look at forum posts on this, there is a section about remission. Go through what you eat decide what to stop what to reduce portion size of and what to replace eg. Celeriac mash instead of potato, cauliflower rice for rice. I think getting a bg monitor is good provided you are not going to get stressed by the readings. When new it tells you how you respond to a meal. I decided not to eat pasta. I still eat bread. I bought a loaf today for first time this year, it is rye. It's from my local bakery and has been cut thinly. I enjoy an open sandwich ie one slice, with cream cheese and smoked salmon.



This website from the New Forest has lots of info including bottom left various websites. There are some graphics on the Freshwell site which are very good. There is also a learning g section on the Diabetes UK site.



newforestpcn.co.uk

Diabetes & Metabolic Health | New Forest PCN

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Good luck
 
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As is said so many times on here, diabetes is a marathon not a sprint. If you give us a bit more information about what you've been doing so far, I'm sure we can help.
 
Early days yet so dont beat yourself up over it

Its a steep learning curve and everyone is different

And you are lucky you are getting support from your doctor/nurse.......something a lot of us wish for
 
QPRKelv said:
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with type 2 around 6 weeks ago. I’ve been to see the nurse at my local gp today. And shes told me some of the things that I thought was right is actually not! Feel I’ve let myself down massively as I’m determined to get this into remission if I can. How long did everyone else take to follow the advice correctly and get there heads around it all.
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Sorry to hear you’ve had a bit of a confusing start @QPRKelv

We aren’t medically qualified, but there are literally centuries of lived diabetes experience on the forum, and comparing notes with folks here is like having access to the suggestions of dozens of Diabetes Nurses and GPs.

Fire away with any questions or confusions, and folks here will be able to share the advice they have received, what has worked for them, and things they ahve learned from their own observations.

Diabetes can be annoyingly individual and fickle, so sometimes it’s a question of working out what your individual body needs from among the available options and alternatives. 🙂
 
Before you think you have let yourself down have a search on the forum for gail2's post about rules. They are not medical rules but they should reassure you that living with diabetes does not mean that you have to be perfect.
 
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