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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes which has knocked me for six, as my friends here know. Hence why I disappear sometimes. 
I went on a Desmond course yesterday which explained a lot about what I can & can't eat. The main goal I now have is to lose weight, so I don't have to take medication and so that I definitely get to see my children into adulthood with their Mum still healthy.
Do any fellow diabetics have any top tips that they found helpful at the start?
I'm also looking for some good diet recipes, preferably high on protein and low on carbs. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"im doing slimming world at mo and it works keep a check to see which foods make it high"
I will join there or weight watchers. I'm guessing they still do red or green days ? |
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When I lost weight it was with slimming world.
I completely got rid of my diabitis and I'm at no greater risk getting it in old age than any one else.
Its about 3 years I've been rid of it.
Good luck
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"When I lost weight it was with slimming world.
I completely got rid of my diabitis and I'm at no greater risk getting it in old age than any one else.
Its about 3 years I've been rid of it.
Good luck
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Thanks Diamond that's what I'm hoping to achieve. |
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I was diagnosed with type 2 in 2008 i
went to a meeting and people were angry about getting it why.
They asked me what I thought and I said it could have been worse it could have been cancer.
They try and frighten you what happens .
I don't follow any diet I eat and drink what i want .
I also take 2 tablets a day.
When I go for my annual check up so far they
say I am managing it well!
The medication works far better than it did years ago.
Good luck with it but dont worry to much
 and always keep happy |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I was diagnosed with type 2 in 2008 i
went to a meeting and people were angry about getting it why.
They asked me what I thought and I said it could have been worse it could have been cancer.
They try and frighten you what happens .
I don't follow any diet I eat and drink what i want .
I also take 2 tablets a day.
When I go for my annual check up so far they
say I am managing it well!
The medication works far better than it did years ago.
Good luck with it but dont worry to much
and always keep happy"
I know it could be worse. And yes glass half full is always the best way . |
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I'd advise
Try not to use the word diet , you are about to make lifestyle and eating habbit changes that you should understand and adapt for a lifetime
Aim to eat regularly , very regularly 5 to 7 times a day . Small hand full portions
Try not to eat when hungry 2 reasons ,oone you're diabetic hunger can be a sign too late that you need ed food, 2 a hungry person always over eats and makes bad food choices
I meant adapt above not adopt the key is for you to understand , the subtleties of nutrition and how you cannot adopt a one formula approach . Your nutrition needs are precise and will alter depending on your activities , sleep and hydration
Nuts , fish, pulses eggs are your friends
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I would say don't go mad on a diet
Eat healthily and try not to have binge it off days
The binge days just make you want it more
Exercise will make a massive difference too, but being on here I'm sure you get a reasonable amount of exercise  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'd advise
Try not to use the word diet , you are about to make lifestyle and eating habbit changes that you should understand and adapt for a lifetime
Aim to eat regularly , very regularly 5 to 7 times a day . Small hand full portions
Try not to eat when hungry 2 reasons ,oone you're diabetic hunger can be a sign too late that you need ed food, 2 a hungry person always over eats and makes bad food choices
I meant adapt above not adopt the key is for you to understand , the subtleties of nutrition and how you cannot adopt a one formula approach . Your nutrition needs are precise and will alter depending on your activities , sleep and hydration
Nuts , fish, pulses eggs are your friends
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Thanks for the info. I'm trying to eat more regularly and have changed to a smaller plate. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I would say don't go mad on a diet
Eat healthily and try not to have binge it off days
The binge days just make you want it more
Exercise will make a massive difference too, but being on here I'm sure you get a reasonable amount of exercise "
Road cycling is my main exercise and a great ride. |
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By *arehamMan
over a year ago
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Try and find stuff that's sugar free,I found a shop that sells sugar free biscuits,and any drink that sugar free is ok,make shure you eat regularly as you might go hypo,if you fell you are going light headed you might need something sweet,but don't worry, |
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By (user no longer on site)
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the general good advice I'd give is.
a good lean meat accompanied by good veg, avoid the potatoes/starchy vegetables though. (so spinich, carrots, peas, runner beans etc are all good places to start)
Very simple and with good quality ingredients you'll find you don't need all the sugary starchy sauces to add the flavor.
also the fats from the meats can make great sauces/gravy's.
Fats and proteins are going to be slower burning for you than sugars and carbs so increase them proportionally so you still get the energy you need for your daily allowance. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Try and find stuff that's sugar free,I found a shop that sells sugar free biscuits,and any drink that sugar free is ok,make shure you eat regularly as you might go hypo,if you fell you are going light headed you might need something sweet,but don't worry, "
Thank you. I was surprised how sugary orange juice is or fruit juice in general and a normal jelly amazed me! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"the general good advice I'd give is.
a good lean meat accompanied by good veg, avoid the potatoes/starchy vegetables though. (so spinich, carrots, peas, runner beans etc are all good places to start)
Very simple and with good quality ingredients you'll find you don't need all the sugary starchy sauces to add the flavor.
also the fats from the meats can make great sauces/gravy's.
Fats and proteins are going to be slower burning for you than sugars and carbs so increase them proportionally so you still get the energy you need for your daily allowance."
Thanks for the advice. vegetables is the one thing I can eat endless amounts of. We don't eat much processed food anyway but it needs to be less. |
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Don't get carried away with foods that have got artificial sweeteners in (especially diabetic foods like chocolates and jam) as most of them have a laxative effect and you could be facing stomach cramps and the runs.
Carbs, especially white ones (bread, pasta, potatoes, anything with flour) becomes sugar as your body processes it. So a tuna salad sandwich may seem like a good idea but if it's white bread you're basically having sugar. Opt for brown, preferably wholegrain or avoid altogether. |
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"I would say don't go mad on a diet
Eat healthily and try not to have binge it off days
The binge days just make you want it more
Exercise will make a massive difference too, but being on here I'm sure you get a reasonable amount of exercise
Road cycling is my main exercise and a great ride. "
Well cycling is a great way to lose weight, I know people who have lost a lot of weight by cycling.
Personally I prefer a great ride
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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago
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"Try and find stuff that's sugar free,I found a shop that sells sugar free biscuits,and any drink that sugar free is ok,make shure you eat regularly as you might go hypo,if you fell you are going light headed you might need something sweet,but don't worry,
Thank you. I was surprised how sugary orange juice is or fruit juice in general and a normal jelly amazed me! "
orange juice to be avoided and remember low fat is high sugars ie yoghurts |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Best bet is to find a low gi cookbook and follow that
However fresh vegetables, steamed, white meat and fish.
Cut out bread and pasta.
Look at the total carbohydrates rather than just the sugar content as it does same shit anyways.
Cut out sugary drinks etc
I use soda water and unsweetened cranberry juice.
Try not to look at diabetes as a curse more of a blessing it's a great way of ensuring a healthy lifestyle. |
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"I didn't think you went hypo with type 2"
They no longer issue a testing machine to everyone who gets diagnosed so many have no idea what their sugar levels are day to day, just when they get tested by the doc or clinic.
If the OP doesn't have one you may want to consider purchasing your own. |
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I was diagnosed in 2001 and was on heavy duty medication at first. I lost some weight (still have a LONG way to go) and that helped to the extent that I don't need the meds any more.
To be honest, I hardly ever think about it now. I have my regular annual checks and it always comes back as 'good control'. Losing weight seemed to have a better effect than what I ate. I do get complacent though and need to kick myself up the bum occasionally when I get lazy and back into old eating habits. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Try and find stuff that's sugar free,I found a shop that sells sugar free biscuits,and any drink that sugar free is ok,make shure you eat regularly as you might go hypo,if you fell you are going light headed you might need something sweet,but don't worry,
Thank you. I was surprised how sugary orange juice is or fruit juice in general and a normal jelly amazed me!
orange juice to be avoided and remember low fat is high sugars ie yoghurts"
They've told me I can have a pot of yoghurt as long as it's under 100 calories . |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I didn't think you went hypo with type 2
They no longer issue a testing machine to everyone who gets diagnosed so many have no idea what their sugar levels are day to day, just when they get tested by the doc or clinic.
If the OP doesn't have one you may want to consider purchasing your own."
Yes, they told me they don't issue one. Having chatted on the forum on the diabetes website I'm considering ordering my own. I'm seeing nurse in 2 weeks so will ask about it then. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I was diagnosed in 2001 and was on heavy duty medication at first. I lost some weight (still have a LONG way to go) and that helped to the extent that I don't need the meds any more.
To be honest, I hardly ever think about it now. I have my regular annual checks and it always comes back as 'good control'. Losing weight seemed to have a better effect than what I ate. I do get complacent though and need to kick myself up the bum occasionally when I get lazy and back into old eating habits."
Yes losing weight is my main goal! I'm trying very hard. Good thing is I never drink much alcohol anyway which is one thing in my favour ! |
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"I didn't think you went hypo with type 2
They no longer issue a testing machine to everyone who gets diagnosed so many have no idea what their sugar levels are day to day, just when they get tested by the doc or clinic.
If the OP doesn't have one you may want to consider purchasing your own.
Yes, they told me they don't issue one. Having chatted on the forum on the diabetes website I'm considering ordering my own. I'm seeing nurse in 2 weeks so will ask about it then. "
It will give you guidance as you alter your eating habits. |
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