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<blockquote data-quote="pilkersaeo" data-source="post: 2418721" data-attributes="member: 430330"><p>Hi AdyKiwi. I know how you feel when you first get a diagnosis of what is potentially a life changing issue (I don’t like to call it an illness). I am a T2 diabetic who was diagnosed about 10 years ago at the age of 59. My numbers have been as high as 90! I am currently on metformin slow release. I have no side effects from the medication. So what worked for me? Diet and exercise helped me lose 2 stone which reduced my BMI to 24.9 just under the 25 overweight number. My reduced weight is the single biggest factor that has helped me. At my last check my score was 45, which my diabetic nurse said is wonderful. I eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, brown bread and look for low sugar alternatives where possible (including jam and marmalade). In moderation I have chocolate and ice cream and fruit cake. What I am trying to convey is that nothing is off limits, but moderation is the key word.</p><p></p><p>I am not a doctor or a dietician, but I am sharing my experiences with you. It worked for me. Please don’t be frightened or have any negative feelings about you diagnosis. You have been dealt a new hand to play. Look for the positives, as hard as it may seem. A score of 50 is not bad. I was told 53 is the magic number, so you are still below. Take control now and all will be well.</p><p></p><p>hope this helps. Good luck and take care</p><p></p><p>Mark</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pilkersaeo, post: 2418721, member: 430330"] Hi AdyKiwi. I know how you feel when you first get a diagnosis of what is potentially a life changing issue (I don’t like to call it an illness). I am a T2 diabetic who was diagnosed about 10 years ago at the age of 59. My numbers have been as high as 90! I am currently on metformin slow release. I have no side effects from the medication. So what worked for me? Diet and exercise helped me lose 2 stone which reduced my BMI to 24.9 just under the 25 overweight number. My reduced weight is the single biggest factor that has helped me. At my last check my score was 45, which my diabetic nurse said is wonderful. I eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, brown bread and look for low sugar alternatives where possible (including jam and marmalade). In moderation I have chocolate and ice cream and fruit cake. What I am trying to convey is that nothing is off limits, but moderation is the key word. I am not a doctor or a dietician, but I am sharing my experiences with you. It worked for me. Please don’t be frightened or have any negative feelings about you diagnosis. You have been dealt a new hand to play. Look for the positives, as hard as it may seem. A score of 50 is not bad. I was told 53 is the magic number, so you are still below. Take control now and all will be well. hope this helps. Good luck and take care Mark [/QUOTE]
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