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<blockquote data-quote="moonchip" data-source="post: 783868" data-attributes="member: 162834"><p>Hello Evelyn</p><p></p><p>Like you I'm newly diagnosed but whereas you're prediabeteic I'm told that I'm 'classic' type 2. I'm a 46 year old guy of good health although admittedly I now realise my BMI is a rather high. </p><p></p><p>Like you I found it initially hard to accept and I suppose for the first week or so I was rather in denial about it until I started to read up about it and understand it more. Certainly being on this forum has help me immeasurably as there are so many knowledgable & helpful people on here & I take great comfort in knowing that I am no longer 'alone'.</p><p></p><p>Also like you - and I guess like everyone else at some point - one wonders if it can be cured. Well, cured is a strong word as it implies a complete return to normality but if you're as 'angry' about it as I am then I'd suggest you have a look at the work done by Professor Roy Taylor at Newcastle University funded by Diabetes UK on reversing and putting into remission Type 2 diabetes for those newly diagnosed within 4 years.</p><p></p><p>The initial results are exceptional and I have written to my own Doctor together with the information sheets provided by the research team - including an 'Information for Doctors' document, asking my Doctor for his support for me to try the Newcastle Diet</p><p></p><p>It is only for 8 weeks -- essentially from Christmas till now -- but it is onerous and strict. Being desperate and wanting to try is one thing but make sure you're up for it mentally as it looks like REALLY hard going. The old 80's saying of "no pain go gain" really does seem to apply to this diet.</p><p></p><p>On a more moderate note, I'm sure that many on here will also recommend you go onto a Low Carb High Fat diet which seems contrary to HNS guidelines. Again, once you look into it you may see as I did the sound medical reasons why this diet may be better for you. It certainly offers a lot more scope & variety than the Newcastle diet.</p><p></p><p>When all said and done you need to check things through with your Doctor but also make your own decisions as an adult.</p><p></p><p>I have accepted that I am Type 2 and will do all that I can to rectify & resolve my condition to enable me to carry on as normal a life as possible. Yes, I know its going to be difficult, will involve lifestyle changes and a change of outlook but if thats the way it is so be it.</p><p></p><p>ASk questions of others on here - as I've found, you'll always get lots of replies from people in the same boat (and a lot further downstream) who have all been where you are now, either medically or emotionally, and where everyone wants to help one another. I can't thank people enough on here.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, before this post turns into 'War & Peace' I offer you a quote from Sir Steve Redgrave, Olympic Cyclist and also a diabetic : " I don't live with diabetes, diabetes lives with me" --- an excellent quote supporting that diabetes doesn't define who you are, its just a certain part of you</p><p></p><p>I wish you well Evelyn ....... and do dive into this forum - like me, I hope you get all the support you need from the nice folk on here</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="moonchip, post: 783868, member: 162834"] Hello Evelyn Like you I'm newly diagnosed but whereas you're prediabeteic I'm told that I'm 'classic' type 2. I'm a 46 year old guy of good health although admittedly I now realise my BMI is a rather high. Like you I found it initially hard to accept and I suppose for the first week or so I was rather in denial about it until I started to read up about it and understand it more. Certainly being on this forum has help me immeasurably as there are so many knowledgable & helpful people on here & I take great comfort in knowing that I am no longer 'alone'. Also like you - and I guess like everyone else at some point - one wonders if it can be cured. Well, cured is a strong word as it implies a complete return to normality but if you're as 'angry' about it as I am then I'd suggest you have a look at the work done by Professor Roy Taylor at Newcastle University funded by Diabetes UK on reversing and putting into remission Type 2 diabetes for those newly diagnosed within 4 years. The initial results are exceptional and I have written to my own Doctor together with the information sheets provided by the research team - including an 'Information for Doctors' document, asking my Doctor for his support for me to try the Newcastle Diet It is only for 8 weeks -- essentially from Christmas till now -- but it is onerous and strict. Being desperate and wanting to try is one thing but make sure you're up for it mentally as it looks like REALLY hard going. The old 80's saying of "no pain go gain" really does seem to apply to this diet. On a more moderate note, I'm sure that many on here will also recommend you go onto a Low Carb High Fat diet which seems contrary to HNS guidelines. Again, once you look into it you may see as I did the sound medical reasons why this diet may be better for you. It certainly offers a lot more scope & variety than the Newcastle diet. When all said and done you need to check things through with your Doctor but also make your own decisions as an adult. I have accepted that I am Type 2 and will do all that I can to rectify & resolve my condition to enable me to carry on as normal a life as possible. Yes, I know its going to be difficult, will involve lifestyle changes and a change of outlook but if thats the way it is so be it. ASk questions of others on here - as I've found, you'll always get lots of replies from people in the same boat (and a lot further downstream) who have all been where you are now, either medically or emotionally, and where everyone wants to help one another. I can't thank people enough on here. Lastly, before this post turns into 'War & Peace' I offer you a quote from Sir Steve Redgrave, Olympic Cyclist and also a diabetic : " I don't live with diabetes, diabetes lives with me" --- an excellent quote supporting that diabetes doesn't define who you are, its just a certain part of you I wish you well Evelyn ....... and do dive into this forum - like me, I hope you get all the support you need from the nice folk on here [/QUOTE]
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