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<blockquote data-quote="salsasue" data-source="post: 92318" data-attributes="member: 19957"><p>Hi Richard! My name is Sue and I was diagnosed and registered as type 2 diabetic start of May this year. Similar to yourself, was given the pack and standard info (kind of overwhelming at first, have to admit!) at my local health centre and saw the diabetic nurse who was, fortunately very helpful and informative as to questions and queries I had. It's interesting you mention about prior symptoms as come to think about it now, had 'warnings' since probably November last year.</p><p>However, from the minute of diagnosis and realization, changed the mindset completely and needed a definite change of lifestyle and it's great that you, too, have begun on the 'diabetics' journey' within your own health guidelines. While there are some restrictions pertaining to spinal problems, I'm sure that you will be able to gain information on certain exercises you would be able to do, perhaps your diabetic specialist would be able to help you with information relating to this too and suggest possibilities too. </p><p></p><p>I'm sorry that I can't help with your specific query regardng peripheral neuropathy <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /> but I'm sure there are others here who will post and reply to you and hopefully be able to help further with this particular issue. </p><p></p><p>However, I can confirm that if you can get a test meter, some strips and lancets and use them to test, test, test with your different meals, I'm this will be of definite help for you I'm sure as has been for myself. You can find information on testing blood sugar levels and what's the 'norm' (acceptable levels before/after eating), generally within the advice section 'Ask the Experts' and by all means, please feel free to 'hunt' around and read the posts by various forum members, all supportive, friendly and helpful people! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Ideas for meals can also be found within the food forum section so if you feel a little stuck for inspiration, there's some good - and healthy - things within this part of the board, too! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>Hope this will be of some encouragement: Currently lost just over 2 and a half stone since starting and my hba1c (10.3 at start! Eek! :shock: ) is now down to just over 5 plus blood pressure down considerably. Love walking (though dependent on current weird weather changes :roll: !), great where I live as many uphill footpaths and roads which helps but if rainy and horrible, can get out to aerobics or dance classes which I specially love! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> Feel healthier and fitter than any time in the last few years and people say I'm 'looking well' these days which I guess means that I must be doing SOMETHING right?!!! :wink: <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Hoping above doesn't sound like bragging (well, maybe it is, just a bit! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /> ) but know everything can hit a bit hard and fast at the start including the amount of info you receive so if this even provides a little bit of hope and encouragement, all the very best on your personal journey! I think a part of the 'key' can be a variation of food including a willingness to try other things you may not have eat before?; rye bread, blueberries and quorn being amongst my new 'tries' and likes! </p><p></p><p>anyways, sorry to ramble!, but take care and wish you much success!, </p><p></p><p>kind regards, Salsasue</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="salsasue, post: 92318, member: 19957"] Hi Richard! My name is Sue and I was diagnosed and registered as type 2 diabetic start of May this year. Similar to yourself, was given the pack and standard info (kind of overwhelming at first, have to admit!) at my local health centre and saw the diabetic nurse who was, fortunately very helpful and informative as to questions and queries I had. It's interesting you mention about prior symptoms as come to think about it now, had 'warnings' since probably November last year. However, from the minute of diagnosis and realization, changed the mindset completely and needed a definite change of lifestyle and it's great that you, too, have begun on the 'diabetics' journey' within your own health guidelines. While there are some restrictions pertaining to spinal problems, I'm sure that you will be able to gain information on certain exercises you would be able to do, perhaps your diabetic specialist would be able to help you with information relating to this too and suggest possibilities too. I'm sorry that I can't help with your specific query regardng peripheral neuropathy :oops: but I'm sure there are others here who will post and reply to you and hopefully be able to help further with this particular issue. However, I can confirm that if you can get a test meter, some strips and lancets and use them to test, test, test with your different meals, I'm this will be of definite help for you I'm sure as has been for myself. You can find information on testing blood sugar levels and what's the 'norm' (acceptable levels before/after eating), generally within the advice section 'Ask the Experts' and by all means, please feel free to 'hunt' around and read the posts by various forum members, all supportive, friendly and helpful people! :) Ideas for meals can also be found within the food forum section so if you feel a little stuck for inspiration, there's some good - and healthy - things within this part of the board, too! :D Hope this will be of some encouragement: Currently lost just over 2 and a half stone since starting and my hba1c (10.3 at start! Eek! :shock: ) is now down to just over 5 plus blood pressure down considerably. Love walking (though dependent on current weird weather changes :roll: !), great where I live as many uphill footpaths and roads which helps but if rainy and horrible, can get out to aerobics or dance classes which I specially love! :D Feel healthier and fitter than any time in the last few years and people say I'm 'looking well' these days which I guess means that I must be doing SOMETHING right?!!! :wink: :) Hoping above doesn't sound like bragging (well, maybe it is, just a bit! :oops: ) but know everything can hit a bit hard and fast at the start including the amount of info you receive so if this even provides a little bit of hope and encouragement, all the very best on your personal journey! I think a part of the 'key' can be a variation of food including a willingness to try other things you may not have eat before?; rye bread, blueberries and quorn being amongst my new 'tries' and likes! anyways, sorry to ramble!, but take care and wish you much success!, kind regards, Salsasue [/QUOTE]
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