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Type two found through Mental Health

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Lairyliam

Lairyliam

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Hello,
Thanks to my constant binge eating, and poor mental health, I found out Monday that I scored 48 on the Blood test (HbA1c) I have done loads of research since, and have formulated a plan. I am a running coach and have a fair handle on what is right when it comes to nutrition. (ironic eh,) I guess it is time to practice what I preach,

Although this means learning to eat the foods I do not enjoy and saying goodbye to the ones that I do.
I guess that will not be the first time that has been said on this board either.
I will see the Dr in the coming week and will find out what is in store for me then.

Liam
 
Hi Liam,

I get it and sort of wandering a bit aimlessly on what’s next?

I’m finding the foods that I actually do like - life is far too short for total compromise .

Let us know how you’re getting on!
 
Lairyliam said:
Hello,
Thanks to my constant binge eating, and poor mental health, I found out Monday that I scored 48 on the Blood test (HbA1c) I have done loads of research since, and have formulated a plan. I am a running coach and have a fair handle on what is right when it comes to nutrition. (ironic eh,) I guess it is time to practice what I preach,

Although this means learning to eat the foods I do not enjoy and saying goodbye to the ones that I do.
I guess that will not be the first time that has been said on this board either.
I will see the Dr in the coming week and will find out what is in store for me then.

Liam
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Welcome to the club no one wants to join

I relate to your binge eating comments, yet having full knowledge of nutrition and advising others but not taking your own advice. I am the same, or was. I know 100% what I should and shouldnt eat and the amounts but I found myself waking in the night to scoff plates of pasta and cheese (pre diagnosis) and then wondering how I got here 🙂

Think of today as a clean sheet and put into practice all your knowledge and advice and you will get your levels down in no time, this place has been a haven for me to vent and get support and advice, some of the loveliest people here all supporting each other,

x
 
Lairyliam said:
Hello,
Thanks to my constant binge eating, and poor mental health, I found out Monday that I scored 48 on the Blood test (HbA1c) I have done loads of research since, and have formulated a plan. I am a running coach and have a fair handle on what is right when it comes to nutrition. (ironic eh,) I guess it is time to practice what I preach,

Although this means learning to eat the foods I do not enjoy and saying goodbye to the ones that I do.
I guess that will not be the first time that has been said on this board either.
I will see the Dr in the coming week and will find out what is in store for me then.

Liam
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Welcome to the forum. But NO there is no need to be eating foods you do not like and but eating the foods you do but in moderation may be all that is needed as you are only on the first rung of the diabetes ladder.
It is carbohydrates that are the problem so you can still have lots of meals based on protein and healthy fats with plety of vegetables and fruit like berries.
Have a look at this link and you will see there are lots of foods you can have. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
What foods do you have that you think you will no longer be able to have, you may even find there are foods you will enjoy even more.
I think that it is important that you have a dietary regime you enjoy otherwise it will not be sustainable.
 
Hi Lairyliam, welcome to the forum.

I know it can be daunting when first diagnosed but you don't have to eat foods that you don't like... you do however need to pay attention to how the food you're eating impacts you and choose what works best.

48 is on the lost side of the scale so you should be able to get out of the diabetic range with a few tweaks. It might be worth keeping a food diary for a week and then looking at where you can make improvements to what you eat. That may mean having one carb free day a week or adjusting what you eat for breakfast.

It's not all doom and gloom and sometimes food can be a way of coping with challenging emotions so it's worth not making drastic changes but small and consistent improvements can make a big difference.

Do let us know how you get on and if we can help in any way.
 
Jenny65 said:
Welcome to the club no one wants to join

I relate to your binge eating comments, yet having full knowledge of nutrition and advising others but not taking your own advice. I am the same, or was. I know 100% what I should and shouldnt eat and the amounts but I found myself waking in the night to scoff plates of pasta and cheese (pre diagnosis) and then wondering how I got here 🙂

Think of today as a clean sheet and put into practice all your knowledge and advice and you will get your levels down in no time, this place has been a haven for me to vent and get support and advice, some of the loveliest people here all supporting each other,

x
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That is a good idea, - and have, I ripped the plaster as it were and have not had chips, crisps or biscuits in over a week now, scales are showing a 3lb loss this am, but am feeling much smaller physically, - I am under calories by a huge amount, but certainly have had my fill of food. - exploring some protein options to help boost that part up, as I know it is lacking especially when I ramp up the exercise and start running and training again.
Leadinglights said:
Welcome to the forum. But NO there is no need to be eating foods you do not like and but eating the foods you do but in moderation may be all that is needed as you are only on the first rung of the diabetes ladder.
It is carbohydrates that are the problem so you can still have lots of meals based on protein and healthy fats with plety of vegetables and fruit like berries.
Have a look at this link and you will see there are lots of foods you can have. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
What foods do you have that you think you will no longer be able to have, you may even find there are foods you will enjoy even more.
I think that it is important that you have a dietary regime you enjoy otherwise it will not be sustainable.
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Thanks, I am not a fan of the NSNG way of life, tried that before, and it was not for me, - it also contradicts a lot of what this website says about what one should be doing. - The fruit and veg is the issue, - even at the age of 43 I do not like most of it, and then, having spent time all week adjusting myself so this new way, that low carb site, pretty much suggested everything I had started eating was off limits - put me into a funky place yesterday morning. I am not going to lie to you.

Cherrelle DUK said:
Hi Lairyliam, welcome to the forum.

I know it can be daunting when first diagnosed but you don't have to eat foods that you don't like... you do however need to pay attention to how the food you're eating impacts you and choose what works best.

48 is on the lost side of the scale so you should be able to get out of the diabetic range with a few tweaks. It might be worth keeping a food diary for a week and then looking at where you can make improvements to what you eat. That may mean having one carb free day a week or adjusting what you eat for breakfast.

It's not all doom and gloom and sometimes food can be a way of coping with challenging emotions so it's worth not making drastic changes but small and consistent improvements can make a big difference.

Do let us know how you get on and if we can help in any way.
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Thank you.
The food diary was something I went straight into, as I am a bit of a stats nerd, so keeping a catalogue of everything works for me, especially as ill need to adjust when I start throwing exercise into the mix again.
Emotional eating is what got me here, but I have to say, a week later and I have not binged once. and do feel different. i see the Doc in a few days, so it will be good to show him what I have done for myself before I got to see him. :0)
 
Everybody has to find their own way that suits them and by looking at different options and making their own decisions will they find that way.
My point was that there is no need to feel you have to eat foods you don't like.
I'm not sure what you mean by NSNG way of life.
 
OK I agree - sugar itself is usually the first and easiest thing most folk can cut down on if not reduce to practically nowt. Things containing grains are the next easiest. But the idea when you have diabetes is to cut down on those things gradually, not stop em all instantly. (since if you do that, you're likely to cause damage to peripheral nerves any/every where and the delicate veins in your eyes)
 
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