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Hi this is all new to me, I've just been diagnosed, with a reading of 49 told to eat healthy and excercise more and loose weight. its all overwhelming.Ive started calorie counting and reducing carbs. so fingers crossed
 
Hi @Jay63 and welcome to the Forum 🙂. Yes, it can be very overwhelming when you are first diagnosed with so much to take on board! I'm glad you've decided to join us, you're not alone and it's a great place to get help and support. There are lots of friendly T2 members so please just ask away with any questions 🙂
 
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You are only just over the diagnostic threshold so there is no need to panic but it does need to be taken seriously. Taking account of both carbohydrates and calories can be too challenging and many find that by keeping their carb intake to no more than 130g per day is sufficient to lose weight and reduce their HbA1C to normal of below 42 pretty quickly.
I found following the principals in this link I reduced my HbA1C from 50mmol/mol to 42 in 3 months, it is a low carb approach based on real food and around 130g carbs per day.
lowcarbfreshwell.com

Freshwell Low Carb Project - Home

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Hi @Jay63 welcome and I second the information in LeadingLights post. Simply reducing carbs and getting a bit more exercise is likely to help you address your BG issue quite quickly. The Freshwell principals are really helpful as is the list of Green/Amber/Red foods. Remember however, that diabetes is specific to you and sometimes things that others can eat may not impact you the same (I cannot touch bread no matter whether white or wholegrain).
 
Hi @Jay63 , sending you a warm welcome to the forum! I'm sorry about your diagnosis, I know it can be especially difficult, when you're not given more in depth guidance on how to approach things or the complete opposite - an overload of information that people are just unable to take in all at once. That's where I think the forum can really help! As others have mentioned, you're on the lower end of the threshold so some improvements to your day-to-day can make a positive impact on those numbers. For some it helps to look at what they usually have for breakfast, lunch and dinner and seeing where they can make replacements to something that would have a lower carb intake. Increased exercise often helps too. However all of these things are very individual and different person to person. Some just go straight to the gym, others prefer longer evening walks or take up swimming - what matters is that you simply move a bit more than what you're maybe used to. Same applies to your diet - food shouldn't become a punishment or something that you dread. Small changes will ease you into this and will become your 'new normal', so it can turn into something long-lasting. Most importantly - be kind to yourself! And if you ever have questions or need a rant - the forum is a great space for that!
 
@Jay63 it is bewildering when first diagnosed. My first reading [ test at my request] was 69. I was shocked but decided I was diabetic but hcp said need second test in three weeks. I had cut out pastry cakes processed meat and reduced bread potatoes etc. As a longstanding fatty after an early menopause who over last ten years having got close to 14 stone hadn't put weight on nor lost any I weighed myself after my jeans fell down. I didn't join here until after my appointment with a DCN which was underwhelming. I was put on metformin. I wish I had joined when first diagnosed. I initially ate 100 to 120 grams carbs. I ignored calories. I lost a stone before I saw the nurse. If you have weight to lose especially belly fat try to lose it. At the reading you had you won't be put on medication but probably will have another blood test in 3 to 4 months. All carbs turn to sugar. Decide what you want to cut out. If you have sugary drinks or add sugar to tea or coffee reduce it or better still cut out or use sweetners. Reduce portions of carbs or replace with something else. I have chosen not to eat pasta but do sometimes have bread. I use a Holland and Barret alternative on pasta.

Try and add extra veg.

For breakfast, I often eat full fat Greek style yoghurt with berries nuts or seeds. I really enjoy it. Eggs are fine so to is a fry up but perhaps avoid hash browns and maybe baked beans.

If you are buying prepackaged food the carbs are under nutrition.

While you are working out what you want to eat a food diary is helpful.



Good luck
 
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Hi all
Have been just been reading all the posts and I have just been diagnosed and feel very overwhelmed. I have not been feeling myself for several weeks and keep falling asleep, feeling dehydrated or feel the need to go for a pee. I am still undergoing more tests to make sure nothing else is wrong and being a person with severe anxiety over doctors and hospitals the whole thing is really getting me down. And I feel so "alone"
 
joannetthomas said:
Hi all
Have been just been reading all the posts and I have just been diagnosed and feel very overwhelmed. I have not been feeling myself for several weeks and keep falling asleep, feeling dehydrated or feel the need to go for a pee. I am still undergoing more tests to make sure nothing else is wrong and being a person with severe anxiety over doctors and hospitals the whole thing is really getting me down. And I feel so "alone"
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I’ve just seen the thread you just posted and was about to tag you in as saw that another new member @Jay63 had posted on here a few hours ago… welcome to the forum @Jay63
glad your already looking around the forum @joannetthomas, by the way feeling dehydrated is a sign that your sugars are high because well they probably are, and needing to peel a-lot is also a sign your blood sugars are high, please make sure your drinking plenty of water did you see by the way the https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/ link that @Leadinglights pinned earlier in the thread

it can give you some great info and advice if you need it on a healthy diet which can be a great place to start for newly diagnosed or anyone looking for a healthier and lower carb eating plan

@joannetthomas don't feel alone
we’ve all got this forum, pop along rant if you need to
In time …. you might also find the answers to some of the questions you will be looking for the answers to
 
Welcome to the forum @joannetthomas and @Jay63 . It is all a bit overwhelming at the start, and I am very pleased that you have found us. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience to tap into on here. No questions are considered silly on here. Just ask. Also you are welcome to have a good rant when needed.
 
Hi and welcome, all good advice above, so I'll not repeat it.
Take some time to absorb the info, don't be too hard on yourself and just consider that even small changes to diet/exercise can really help a lot.
Keep us updated on progress... 😎
 
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