Just been told I have Diabetes 2 .My doctor is going to control it by diet That was it !So what should I cut out I know sugar and sweet thing are out but what about bread and potatoes I am going back to see my doctor and ask him these question but due to all the cut backs in the NHS the earliest appointment is 4 weeks to see my doctor so I thought I try here while I wait/I know the list will be endless but just a rough guide will do
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Ok i'm sure daisy will be along with her guide for the newly diagnosed, take the time to have a good read as iy really does have a lot of useful information to help you.
If your doctor follows the standard guidelines of cutting back on sugar, fats etc and concentrate on starchy carbs like potatoes and carrots then please don't follow that advice blindly.
Everyone of us is different and our bodies will react diffently to the diabetes but what is absolutley certain is that the carbs you eat will be metabolised into sugar. The amount will depend on the type of carb and how long it takes to digest it. This can cause you blood sugar to rise if you eat more carbs that your body can handle.
A lot of the membership will sing the praises of a low carb high fat diet, me included. The effect the diet can have on lowering our blood sugars is astounding.
It doesn't agree with all who try it but it's worth looking into even if you choose not to follow it.
Hopefully you will be issued with a meter to allow you to test your levels, but this is not guaranteed but i'd push for access to one so you know how foods affect you and which foods are best avoided.
You will find lots of support here and we have all been where you are currently. Please ask lots of questions theres a lot to take in and it can be quite daunting
If your doctor follows the standard guidelines of cutting back on sugar, fats etc and concentrate on starchy carbs like potatoes and carrots then please don't follow that advice blindly.
Everyone of us is different and our bodies will react diffently to the diabetes but what is absolutley certain is that the carbs you eat will be metabolised into sugar. The amount will depend on the type of carb and how long it takes to digest it. This can cause you blood sugar to rise if you eat more carbs that your body can handle.
A lot of the membership will sing the praises of a low carb high fat diet, me included. The effect the diet can have on lowering our blood sugars is astounding.
It doesn't agree with all who try it but it's worth looking into even if you choose not to follow it.
Hopefully you will be issued with a meter to allow you to test your levels, but this is not guaranteed but i'd push for access to one so you know how foods affect you and which foods are best avoided.
You will find lots of support here and we have all been where you are currently. Please ask lots of questions theres a lot to take in and it can be quite daunting
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Hello Rocker and welcome. I was diagnosed with type two just over two months ago. I went straight to eating low carb and I recently saw a level of 5.6 mmol/l before my evening meal - I keep going back and looking at it as I was quite chuffed to see it. I usually see levels in the low 7 somethings after meals, so normal numbers. I am hoping to drop down in weight and maintain normal blood glucose levels over time
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Hello Rocker and welcome to the forum
As mentioned above, here is the basic information we give to new members and I hope you will find it useful. Ask as many questions as you need to and someone will be able to help.
BASIC INFORMATION FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED DIABETICS
Diabetes is the general term to describe people who have blood that is sweeter than normal. A number of different types of diabetes exist.
A diagnosis of diabetes tends to be a big shock for most of us. It’s far from the end of the world though and on this forum you'll find well over 220,000 people who are demonstrating this.
On the forum we have found that with the number of new people being diagnosed with diabetes each day, sometimes the NHS is not being able to give all the advice it would perhaps like to deliver - particularly with regards to people with type 2 diabetes.
The role of carbohydrate
Carbohydrates are a factor in diabetes because they ultimately break down into sugar (glucose) within our blood. We then need enough insulin to either convert the blood sugar into energy for our body, or to store the blood sugar as body fat.
If the amount of carbohydrate we take in is more than our body’s own (or injected) insulin can cope with, then our blood sugar will rise.
The bad news
Research indicates that raised blood sugar levels over a period of years can lead to organ damage, commonly referred to as diabetic complications.
The good news
People on the forum here have shown that there is plenty of opportunity to keep blood sugar levels from going too high. It’s a daily task but it’s within our reach and it’s well worth the effort.
Controlling your carbs
The info below is primarily aimed at people with type 2 diabetes, however, it may also be of benefit for other types of diabetes as well.
There are two approaches to controlling your carbs:
A large number of people on this forum have chosen to reduce the amount of carbohydrates they eat as they have found this to be an effective way of improving (lowering) their blood sugar levels.
The carbohydrates which tend to have the most pronounced effect on blood sugar levels tend to be starchy carbohydrates such as rice, pasta, bread, potatoes and similar root vegetables, flour based products (pastry, cakes, biscuits, battered food etc) and certain fruits.
Choosing better carbohydrates
The low glycaemic index diet is often favoured by healthcare professionals but some people with diabetes find that low GI does not help their blood sugar enough and may wish to cut out these foods altogether.
Read more on carbohydrates and diabetes.
Over 145,000 people have taken part in the Low Carb Program - a free 10 week structured education course that is helping people lose weight and reduce medication dependency by explaining the science behind carbs, insulin and GI.
Eating what works for you
Different people respond differently to different types of food. What works for one person may not work so well for another. The best way to see which foods are working for you is to test your blood sugar with a glucose meter.
To be able to see what effect a particular type of food or meal has on your blood sugar is to do a test before the meal and then test after the meal. A test 2 hours after the meal gives a good idea of how your body has reacted to the meal.
The blood sugar ranges recommended by NICE are as follows:
Blood glucose ranges for type 2 diabetes
Access to blood glucose test strips
The NICE guidelines suggest that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes should be offered:
Therefore both structured education and self-monitoring of blood glucose should be offered to people with type 2 diabetes. Read more on getting access to blood glucose testing supplies.
You may also be interested to read questions to ask at a diabetic clinic.
Note: This post has been edited from Sue/Ken's post to include up to date information.
Hello Rocker and welcome to the forum
As mentioned above, here is the basic information we give to new members and I hope you will find it useful. Ask as many questions as you need to and someone will be able to help.BASIC INFORMATION FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED DIABETICS
Diabetes is the general term to describe people who have blood that is sweeter than normal. A number of different types of diabetes exist.
A diagnosis of diabetes tends to be a big shock for most of us. It’s far from the end of the world though and on this forum you'll find well over 220,000 people who are demonstrating this.
On the forum we have found that with the number of new people being diagnosed with diabetes each day, sometimes the NHS is not being able to give all the advice it would perhaps like to deliver - particularly with regards to people with type 2 diabetes.
The role of carbohydrate
Carbohydrates are a factor in diabetes because they ultimately break down into sugar (glucose) within our blood. We then need enough insulin to either convert the blood sugar into energy for our body, or to store the blood sugar as body fat.
If the amount of carbohydrate we take in is more than our body’s own (or injected) insulin can cope with, then our blood sugar will rise.
The bad news
Research indicates that raised blood sugar levels over a period of years can lead to organ damage, commonly referred to as diabetic complications.
The good news
People on the forum here have shown that there is plenty of opportunity to keep blood sugar levels from going too high. It’s a daily task but it’s within our reach and it’s well worth the effort.
Controlling your carbs
The info below is primarily aimed at people with type 2 diabetes, however, it may also be of benefit for other types of diabetes as well.
There are two approaches to controlling your carbs:
- Reduce your carbohydrate intake
- Choose ‘better’ carbohydrates
A large number of people on this forum have chosen to reduce the amount of carbohydrates they eat as they have found this to be an effective way of improving (lowering) their blood sugar levels.
The carbohydrates which tend to have the most pronounced effect on blood sugar levels tend to be starchy carbohydrates such as rice, pasta, bread, potatoes and similar root vegetables, flour based products (pastry, cakes, biscuits, battered food etc) and certain fruits.
Choosing better carbohydrates
The low glycaemic index diet is often favoured by healthcare professionals but some people with diabetes find that low GI does not help their blood sugar enough and may wish to cut out these foods altogether.
Read more on carbohydrates and diabetes.
Over 145,000 people have taken part in the Low Carb Program - a free 10 week structured education course that is helping people lose weight and reduce medication dependency by explaining the science behind carbs, insulin and GI.
Eating what works for you
Different people respond differently to different types of food. What works for one person may not work so well for another. The best way to see which foods are working for you is to test your blood sugar with a glucose meter.
To be able to see what effect a particular type of food or meal has on your blood sugar is to do a test before the meal and then test after the meal. A test 2 hours after the meal gives a good idea of how your body has reacted to the meal.
The blood sugar ranges recommended by NICE are as follows:
Blood glucose ranges for type 2 diabetes
- Before meals: 4 to 7 mmol/l
- 2 hours after meals: under 8.5 mmol/l
- Before meals: 4 to 7 mmol/l
- 2 hours after meals: under 9 mmol/l
- Before meals: 4 to 8 mmol/l
- 2 hours after meals: under 10 mmol/l
Access to blood glucose test strips
The NICE guidelines suggest that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes should be offered:
- structured education to every person and/or their carer at and around the time of diagnosis, with annual reinforcement and review
- self-monitoring of plasma glucose to a person newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes only as an integral part of his or her self-management education
Therefore both structured education and self-monitoring of blood glucose should be offered to people with type 2 diabetes. Read more on getting access to blood glucose testing supplies.
You may also be interested to read questions to ask at a diabetic clinic.
Note: This post has been edited from Sue/Ken's post to include up to date information.
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Hi rocker,you've come to the right place,the people on here are amazing,you can always count on someone whatever time of the day should you have a problem.Ive had and still have many problems and they've helped me immensely .welcome and good luck x
Hi, and welcome. As a newby too I was confused with diabetes, (just fat people and sugar!) How very wrong.... I am still experimenting with foods and drink and exercise. Only diagnosed about 3 months ago. I am still waiting for my 3 months blood test to check what effect diet is having, monitor would suggest it's worse now than diagnosis, but I know they are not always reliable. I was offered Desmond course and thought it was too soon, but next time I see nurse I will be going on it, other people have said its really good. I don't post or reply often on here but I read alot, there's some good advice, but best advice I've followed is to find out what works for you. Everyone's individual. Good luck on your journey x
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@rocker - Hello and Welcome to the Forum .
LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) Diet is popular with some Forum Members. Take a look at the following sites:
http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf
Http://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/60-seconds
. LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) Diet is popular with some Forum Members. Take a look at the following sites:
http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf
Http://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/60-seconds
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