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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
I was recently diagnosed with type 2, and have lost over 2 stones since last October. My weight loss has stalled and my wife says that I look like “old Steptoe” and should slow down the weight loss to some degree. The main problem is that I have lost weigh from my shoulders and arms and do look very gaunt and my biceps sag horribly and make me look old ( I‘m only 65 ), so I wonder if I should ask to see a dietician for advice or are there any other suggestions out there.
I had asked to see the dietician before Christmas but was told that it wouldn't be appropriate at this time, whatever that means. At the time I was still a bit shell shocked and didn't push it and I am wondering if I should have insisted. I am still over 13 stones so have about 2 stones to lose to get to my “proper weight”. I was exercising on my treadmill 5 days a week until a month ago, but I slipped on ice at work and have only just got over the injury. I am just starting back on the treadmill.
My first 3 month average blood test was 6.1, so my doctor said you are almost pre-diabetic again. I am diet controlled and try to take the situation very seriously .
Thanks for any help. Jim.
I had asked to see the dietician before Christmas but was told that it wouldn't be appropriate at this time, whatever that means. At the time I was still a bit shell shocked and didn't push it and I am wondering if I should have insisted. I am still over 13 stones so have about 2 stones to lose to get to my “proper weight”. I was exercising on my treadmill 5 days a week until a month ago, but I slipped on ice at work and have only just got over the injury. I am just starting back on the treadmill.
My first 3 month average blood test was 6.1, so my doctor said you are almost pre-diabetic again. I am diet controlled and try to take the situation very seriously .
Thanks for any help. Jim.
