Low carb seems to have done the trick

[martin28]

I was diagnosed type 2 on christmas eve with a HbA1c of 64
Luckily I was pointed in the direction of this site and after a lot of reading decided to give the low carb a go. It was like a few people had said tough for the first few weeks but I am glad I managed to stick it out.
Since christmas i have managed to get my weight down from 14st 4 to 12st 6 and more importantly my HbA1c down to 43.
This has been achieved by just cutting the carbs down doing a bit more walking and no medication. My dogs look fitter too.
So it goes to prove that low carb is definitely worth the effort.

 

[noblehead]

Well done Martin, that is a fantastic result

 

[Heathenlass]

Well done @martin28 !
A diagnosis on Christmas Eve, eh? Hells bells, that's fantastic timing ! On the other hand though, time to find and browse this forum !

Signy

 

[martin28]

I did spend quite a lot of time reading things on this forum over the holidays . Not the best thing I've ever had for christmas

 

[sanguine]

Brilliant Martin, well done!

You seem to be following a very similar trajectory to mine

 

[Arab Horse]

Not the best Christmas present, Martin! Glad you are managing the "low carb" way of controlling your BS. Keep up the good work.

 

[KateA]

Fantastic @martin28 , very well done. That is you officially my role model.

 

[Patricia21]

Congratulations great result.

 

[martin28]

Thank you all for your kind words. sanguine our results are very similar and if I get down to a HbA1c of 38 like you I will be over the moon

 

[Avocado Sevenfold]

Well done and thank you for sharing your success as it may inspire others

 

[jack412]

you are doing well, keep it up

 

[CollieBoy]

Well done @martin28,
People telling how THEY have coped with D as well as support from members are 2 strong pillars on which the forum is built. Good luck for the future

 

[zand]

This is great news, thanks so much for sharing

 

[lisajohnson101]

How many carbs do you consume per day? I'm keen to start a low carb way of living but have read so much conflicting info - any advice ?

 

[martin28]

I have just cut down on my carbs as much as I can. I have found some nice recipes on this site and I try to keep to below 30g per meal. My biggest problem was lunch time. I am an electrical engineer and never know where I will be working from one day to the next. My old way was the same as most i guess sandwiches and a packet of crisps. I bought myself a food flask and started making stews and chillies etc to take instead. Usually alternate between this and a salad with some omelette or some mackerel. Think the secret is to find what is best for you. I bought a meter and some strips off amazon and test before and 2 hrs after a meal if i try something different. You will soon find out what causes your bs to spike and then avoid that food as much as you can. For me pasta is a real no no as i don't need to eat much for my bs to spike. Exercise is also important i try to go for a brisk walk after my lunch for 20min and find that it makes a difference as well as walking my dogs for at least an hr every evening. Hope this helps and good luck