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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Hello All,
I was diagnosed with type 2 on the 8th of July during a routine heath check. On the 10th I was feeling rough, when my blood sugar was checked it was over 31 so a quick trip to A&E, but no ketosis so I wasn't kept in.
I'm 52, relatively fit, exercising quite a lot. I have a BMI of 25.5 so a little overweight. My diet is fairly good. I eat quite a lot of fish, make my own granary bread and have been eating basmati rice for a while. I eat small amounts of sweets and a lot of fruit and vegetables. With all of this I was surprised to have diabetes. My father and an uncle on my mother's side both have it but I wasn't aware of the genetic link.
I am slowly finding my way. My initial advice was not to drink beer or cider but gin and tonic is ok, to avoid sugar and white bread. I am hoping to see a dietition soon as we go on holiday at the end of the month and I would like a bit more advice as to what I can eat & drink whilst away.
I am also on Metformin and finding the effects quite painful. It's causing cramps and bloating so quite painful at times.
I have found this site most informative so thanks to all that post.
Regards,
Jon
I was diagnosed with type 2 on the 8th of July during a routine heath check. On the 10th I was feeling rough, when my blood sugar was checked it was over 31 so a quick trip to A&E, but no ketosis so I wasn't kept in.
I'm 52, relatively fit, exercising quite a lot. I have a BMI of 25.5 so a little overweight. My diet is fairly good. I eat quite a lot of fish, make my own granary bread and have been eating basmati rice for a while. I eat small amounts of sweets and a lot of fruit and vegetables. With all of this I was surprised to have diabetes. My father and an uncle on my mother's side both have it but I wasn't aware of the genetic link.
I am slowly finding my way. My initial advice was not to drink beer or cider but gin and tonic is ok, to avoid sugar and white bread. I am hoping to see a dietition soon as we go on holiday at the end of the month and I would like a bit more advice as to what I can eat & drink whilst away.
I am also on Metformin and finding the effects quite painful. It's causing cramps and bloating so quite painful at times.
I have found this site most informative so thanks to all that post.
Regards,
Jon