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Been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes today, has anyone got any advice?
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By *UNCHBOX OP Man
over a year ago
folkestone |
Haven’t been feeling too great over the last year so had blood tests, and then asked to do a blood glucose tolerance test, which the results have come back as me being over the threshold of being diabetic.
Bit of a shock as I’ve always been fit (walk and run a lot), Weight is fine, as I’m more towards the underweight of my BMI than the other end. And I’ve always tried to avoid alcohol, fizzy drinks and sweets, puddings etc.
Anyone got any advice on foods to avoid, how it effects stuff like trying to exercise etc.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I feel your pain.
I've been type1 diabetic for just over 3 years now.
The main thing to look for in food is the carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates is what increases your blood levels, different foods have different amounts.
Obviously sweets, fizzy pop, crisps etc also does.
All these foods are fine, as long as you take your insulin for it.
Exercise will lower your blood levels as you are using the energy in your body.
At first it's all a learning curve. It will take a while to work out what levels of insulin you need for certain foods. But after a while it becomes easier.
Make sure you keep on top of your blood tests (I do mine every 2 hours)
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If eating carbs, go for the wholemeal / brown options
There's a few 'bizarre' things like you can eat boiled spuds but should 'avoid' mash
I have had conflicting advice with fruits - some say all fruit is fine, others say avoid high sugar fruits like grapes and pineapple
Eating stuff in its natural state is better for you than mixing it up, so whilst fruit is ok, fruit smoothies aren't so OK - the blending alters their sugar composition apparently
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Turn your white foods into brown such as white bread to brown wholemeal bread etc , the carbs in the white foods cause your blood glucose to spike quickly , brown options it's much slower building up in your blood glucose levels so easier to manage and less harmful to your organs
How are you going to be controlled ? Diet alone ? Diet and medication ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sorry to hear this OP but first things first DON'T PANIC!
I've been a type 1 diabetic for 31yrs now, you are type 2 so you won't be taking insulin but either controlling it by tablets or diet alone.
There are many cases of type 2 diabetics who've reversed the condition by sticking to strict diets, talk with your dietician as they will give you the best advice along with your diabetic consultant.
There are many peices of advice people will give you but its very important that you only listen to your Doctors as they know your case and we don't.
On the face of it though its an adjustment in your life you must take notice of but don't have nightmares.
You control your diabetes, don't let it control you...
If you have any worries or questions then just pm me
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I feel your pain.
I've been type1 diabetic for just over 3 years now.
The main thing to look for in food is the carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates is what increases your blood levels, different foods have different amounts.
Obviously sweets, fizzy pop, crisps etc also does.
All these foods are fine, as long as you take your insulin for it.
Exercise will lower your blood levels as you are using the energy in your body.
At first it's all a learning curve. It will take a while to work out what levels of insulin you need for certain foods. But after a while it becomes easier.
Make sure you keep on top of your blood tests (I do mine every 2 hours)
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At the moment he is type two not one!!
T |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I feel your pain.
I've been type1 diabetic for just over 3 years now.
The main thing to look for in food is the carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates is what increases your blood levels, different foods have different amounts.
Obviously sweets, fizzy pop, crisps etc also does.
All these foods are fine, as long as you take your insulin for it.
Exercise will lower your blood levels as you are using the energy in your body.
At first it's all a learning curve. It will take a while to work out what levels of insulin you need for certain foods. But after a while it becomes easier.
Make sure you keep on top of your blood tests (I do mine every 2 hours)
At the moment he is type two not one!!
T"
Yes I know, I have the ability to read.
I know type2 diabetics who need insulin and my points about carbs and blood tests may apply.
He didn't say fully if he's on insulin etc so I thought it best to cover this.
Is that ok with you?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I feel your pain.
I've been type1 diabetic for just over 3 years now.
The main thing to look for in food is the carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates is what increases your blood levels, different foods have different amounts.
Obviously sweets, fizzy pop, crisps etc also does.
All these foods are fine, as long as you take your insulin for it.
Exercise will lower your blood levels as you are using the energy in your body.
At first it's all a learning curve. It will take a while to work out what levels of insulin you need for certain foods. But after a while it becomes easier.
Make sure you keep on top of your blood tests (I do mine every 2 hours)
At the moment he is type two not one!!
T"
And the award for most unnecessary contribution of the day goes to... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I feel your pain.
I've been type1 diabetic for just over 3 years now.
The main thing to look for in food is the carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates is what increases your blood levels, different foods have different amounts.
Obviously sweets, fizzy pop, crisps etc also does.
All these foods are fine, as long as you take your insulin for it.
Exercise will lower your blood levels as you are using the energy in your body.
At first it's all a learning curve. It will take a while to work out what levels of insulin you need for certain foods. But after a while it becomes easier.
Make sure you keep on top of your blood tests (I do mine every 2 hours)
At the moment he is type two not one!!
T
And the award for most unnecessary contribution of the day goes to..."
Me!!!!
Willing to collect from anywhere.
Not reading the op post or indeed understanding the ops post is not on me.
But being a terrible type one diabetic for 23 years I understand the ops anxiety on the subject.
But hey many thanks for chipping in.
T |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hey T, how's my brother from another mother? "
Terrible thanks.
I should learn to stay away from these threads but once a twunt always a twunt I suppose!!!
Hoping you are on good levels and well.
T |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I feel your pain.
I've been type1 diabetic for just over 3 years now.
The main thing to look for in food is the carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates is what increases your blood levels, different foods have different amounts.
Obviously sweets, fizzy pop, crisps etc also does.
All these foods are fine, as long as you take your insulin for it.
Exercise will lower your blood levels as you are using the energy in your body.
At first it's all a learning curve. It will take a while to work out what levels of insulin you need for certain foods. But after a while it becomes easier.
Make sure you keep on top of your blood tests (I do mine every 2 hours)
At the moment he is type two not one!!
T
Yes I know, I have the ability to read.
I know type2 diabetics who need insulin and my points about carbs and blood tests may apply.
He didn't say fully if he's on insulin etc so I thought it best to cover this.
Is that ok with you? "
Many apologies of course it’s ok with me as it’s a public forum.
T |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hey T, how's my brother from another mother?
Terrible thanks.
I should learn to stay away from these threads but once a twunt always a twunt I suppose!!!
Hoping you are on good levels and well.
T"
I'm doing alright mate, your far from a twunt lol |
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It can be reversible, so it's important to follow all of the guidance that you are given officially.
It's good to learn the underlying main aspects of how our diet affects our blood sugar - people have pointed out some important aspects here. Opt for the slow to be digested foods, which provide gradual releases of nutrients, rather than faster spikes and drops. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Like a few people have said already, cutting carbs will make a huge difference.
Back in February my hba1c was around 56 mmol/mol and I was on metformin. I started doing low carb in May which developed into full keto in August. My last blood test was in September and my hba1c was already down to 42 mmol/mol, which is just on the threshold between pre-diabetes and diabetes and my GP confirmed that if I kept going I would fully reverse my diabetes (he was very happy). I'm sure it's gone down even more since then as even though I've come off my meds the light-headedness after meals and general fatigue has gone. Plus I've lost weight which usually helps.
Good luck OP, I know a diagnosis like this can seem like the end of the world (I cried for days) but the good news is you've only just been diagnosed so if you make changes to reverse it now you're less likely to develop complications further down the line
TL;DR: carbs are the devil lol |
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By *obbie BelleTV/TS
over a year ago
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Hi OP.
You should get a food advice pamphlet.
You should also get access to your Practice's Diabetic Nurse, make good use of her or him.
The eye tests, hurt like hell. Do get a taxi or a lift when you get tested!
Finally ask for, SLOW release metformin,
if they offer you them.
Free prescriptions, so not all bad.
Good luck.
PS. With a correct diet and exercise, the condition can be reversed.
Dee  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hi OP.
You should get a food advice pamphlet.
You should also get access to your Practice's Diabetic Nurse, make good use of her or him.
The eye tests, hurt like hell. Do get a taxi or a lift when you get tested!
Finally ask for, SLOW release metformin,
if they offer you them.
Free prescriptions, so not all bad.
Good luck.
PS. With a correct diet and exercise, the condition can be reversed.
Dee "
Yes SLOW RELEASE metformin for the love of God!!!! The normal one has very intense, um, gastrointestinal side effects 
The eye tests are not too bad imo, a little sting when the drops go in but it's just like getting shampoo in your eye. But yes get a lift because your vision will be a little blurry afterwards. |
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If you have just been diagnosed you have the best chance now to try and get your sugar levels back to normal before they hook you on metmorphine, glicozide and other tablets. The best way drink plenty of water and walk every day cut out the high carb foods |
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I am a big advocate of going to see a qualified nutritionist. They can give you some really good advice and should be able to provide eating plans recipes.
I went to see a nutritionist a few years ago about a different issue yo yours and it did me an enormous amount of good. Luke |
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I'm Type 2 and cook about 90% of ma own food, the odd treat is ok.
Re the eye tests, remember to take some sunglasses with you for when you come out as yer pupils stay dilated for about 2 hours after   |
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By *UNCHBOX OP Man
over a year ago
folkestone |
Sorry forgot to add that doctor has put me on mefformin. Normally I’m guessing I would be told to lose weight and exercise more. But I don’t really have those options as I’m borderline underweight and having been running for 20 years.
I will need to look at my diet and cut down on the cabs. |
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Some great advice here OP but I would also add about getting yourself a BM testing kit. Some GP's will give you one but most won't as you're T2
I found it really helped working out what foods spiked my levels - not every food affects people the same. I dont use mine so much now - usually just as an add on when I'm not feeling so well and I can check whether my levels are contributing to feeling rubbish.
Someone else mentioned diabetes. Co.uk - education is a key factor in managing this- great website to start your understanding from.
Good luck! |
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