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<blockquote data-quote="Jon Lee" data-source="post: 902888" data-attributes="member: 196297"><p>Hello All,</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>I am also on Metformin and finding the effects quite painful. It's causing cramps and bloating so quite painful at times.</p><p></p><p>I have found this site most informative so thanks to all that post.</p><p></p><p>Regards,</p><p></p><p>Jon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jon Lee, post: 902888, member: 196297"] 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 [/QUOTE]
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