Dear All
Since visiting the doctor on Friday and being told I probably have diabetes I have done a lot of reading and research which has been very helpful. However I do have a number of questions I would appreciate advice about as I am a little confused.
I have high normal bp av 24 hr period 139/84 so dr suggested a blood test as well. Have had results and blood sugar % was 7.1. This I understand is in the diabetes category for Type 2. Was rather shocked to say the least and the dr was quite direct. She has suggested another blood test in 4 weeks. I am keen to get this reading down and understand the need to reduce sugar (previously had 2 in tea and coffee and ate desserts although slim) and carb intake. If I could have some advice on the questions below I would be grateful.
1. Does this reading definitively mean I have Type 2? Can it be reversed if I give up alcohol, greatly reduce sugar and amend diet?
2. As of Friday I have stopped all sugar in drinks and will just drink water, tea and coffee with no sugar. Will this have an impact?
3. I exercise quite a lot, running and cycling regularly, and am also slim but BS level still high. Is this unusual?
4. Understand the need to cut down carbs such as white bread, potatoes, rice and pasta but can these be safely replaced with wholewheat? Am planning to try to reduce carb intake and replace with veg but to what level should I try to do this? What should be cut out?
6. If exercising surely you need carbs as fuel? How can this be balanced? Already have porridge with berries for breakfast?
7. Are there diabetic friendly snacks members would recommend when exercising, such as a 50 mile bike ride?
8. I have read that doing weights increases blood sugar, can members confirm if it is still safe to do weights at the gym alongside cardio?
9. Will not take until after the next blood test but is it worthwhile taking herbal remedies such as chromium which can reduce blood sugar level?
Many thanks in advance for the help of more knowledgeable members. All seems rather worrying and confusing at the moment.
Bobby
Since visiting the doctor on Friday and being told I probably have diabetes I have done a lot of reading and research which has been very helpful. However I do have a number of questions I would appreciate advice about as I am a little confused.
I have high normal bp av 24 hr period 139/84 so dr suggested a blood test as well. Have had results and blood sugar % was 7.1. This I understand is in the diabetes category for Type 2. Was rather shocked to say the least and the dr was quite direct. She has suggested another blood test in 4 weeks. I am keen to get this reading down and understand the need to reduce sugar (previously had 2 in tea and coffee and ate desserts although slim) and carb intake. If I could have some advice on the questions below I would be grateful.
1. Does this reading definitively mean I have Type 2? Can it be reversed if I give up alcohol, greatly reduce sugar and amend diet?
2. As of Friday I have stopped all sugar in drinks and will just drink water, tea and coffee with no sugar. Will this have an impact?
3. I exercise quite a lot, running and cycling regularly, and am also slim but BS level still high. Is this unusual?
4. Understand the need to cut down carbs such as white bread, potatoes, rice and pasta but can these be safely replaced with wholewheat? Am planning to try to reduce carb intake and replace with veg but to what level should I try to do this? What should be cut out?
6. If exercising surely you need carbs as fuel? How can this be balanced? Already have porridge with berries for breakfast?
7. Are there diabetic friendly snacks members would recommend when exercising, such as a 50 mile bike ride?
8. I have read that doing weights increases blood sugar, can members confirm if it is still safe to do weights at the gym alongside cardio?
9. Will not take until after the next blood test but is it worthwhile taking herbal remedies such as chromium which can reduce blood sugar level?
Many thanks in advance for the help of more knowledgeable members. All seems rather worrying and confusing at the moment.
Bobby