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Possible Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis

SusanOrlowski

SusanOrlowski

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Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Diet only
Hello all,
This is my first post. I have to go back for another test in two weeks time and am wondering where to start with a very low carb eating plan. All advice welcome. Many thanks:)
 
If you do decide to get a meter here’s some info:
Here’s some info on testing kit.

I wouldn't necessarily obtain a free meter as the ongoing expense of the test strips is actually more important.

I use the SD Code Free which you can get from Amazon:

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Codefree...pID=51iTbplucgL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

or Home Health:

https://homehealth-uk.com/product-category/blood-glucose/blood-glucose-test-strips/

I get supplies of strips and lancets direct from Home Health too using the following discount codes:

5 packs 264086

10 packs 975833

Don't forget to check the box stating you have diabetes and the VAT is deducted
 
Hello and welcome to the forum. May I ask the result of your first HbA1c test, please? You may be able to see this if you have online access to your test results or your GP may have told you. It is a good idea to keep a record of all your results as this will show you how you are doing in terms of your possible Diabetes.
 
Guzzler said:
Hello and welcome to the forum. May I ask the result of your first HbA1c test, please? You may be able to see this if you have online access to your test results or your GP may have told you. It is a good idea to keep a record of all your results as this will show you how you are doing in terms of your possible Diabetes.
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Thanks, I will check as soon as I get home as I have a hard copy of all my recent blood tests results. The dr has asked me to have my blood sugar levels tested again in a fortnight's time just to ascertain it's a consistent result.
 
SusanOrlowski said:
Thanks, I will check as soon as I get home as I have a hard copy of all my recent blood tests results. The dr has asked me to have my blood sugar levels tested again in a fortnight's time just to ascertain it's a consistent result.
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The second test is done to confirm diagnosis and is standard to rule out lab error. If you are unsure of any of the results on your copy then feel free to post them here (or not to, if you prefer) as there are members who can help you interpret the results. Good luck.
 
At 52 your HbA1c is in the Type 2 Diabetes range but your test in a fortnight may indicate that you are borderline Pre Diabetes/Type 2.
 
SusanOrlowski said:
Thank you-fingers crossed, will concentrate on low carbs and GI for now.
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Hi Susan,
I've never relay looked in to GI but I was willing to disagree with @Resurgam saying "of little or no benifit" as I have read studies comparing GI diets to other diet choices that have proven beneficial results.

Until now that is, I just looked up a GI chart it says a score of 50 or less is considered to be low GI.
There are so many things on the low GI list that are bad for you as a possible diabetic like pasta, cereal, bars of chocolate, cake & jam just to mention a few. :meh::banghead:

Looking at it closely there is almost nothing on the GI index above a 20 that I eat any more.
For someone taking there first steps in to a new way of eating it is simply a depressing list of things you can not eat with a set of numbers you can not trust.

You are much better of looking at a low carb website and a list of things you can eat. ;)
:bag:
 
There is no Spoon said:
Hi Susan,
I've never relay looked in to GI but I was willing to disagree with @Resurgam saying "of little or no benifit" as I have read studies comparing GI diets to other diet choices that have proven beneficial results.

Until now that is, I just looked up a GI chart it says a score of 50 or less is considered to be low GI.
There are so many things on the low GI list that are bad for you as a possible diabetic like pasta, cereal, bars of chocolate, cake & jam just to mention a few. :meh::banghead:

Looking at it closely there is almost nothing on the GI index above a 20 that I eat any more.
For someone taking there first steps in to a new way of eating it is simply a depressing list of things you can not eat with a set of numbers you can not trust.

You are much better of looking at a low carb website and a list of things you can eat. ;)
:bag:
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Well said. For examples look up up GI and GL for fruits such as bananas then compare them to a Snickers bar. The results will surprise people. For those of us who do not metabolise carbs like a non Diabetic (and I beleive the GI is based on non Diabetic responses) a table of carb values per weight is much more helpful.

The Carbs and Cals book or app is an invaluable tool.
 
Rachox said:
If you do decide to get a meter here’s some info:
Here’s some info on testing kit.

I wouldn't necessarily obtain a free meter as the ongoing expense of the test strips is actually more important.

I use the SD Code Free which you can get from Amazon:

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Codefree...pID=51iTbplucgL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

or Home Health:

https://homehealth-uk.com/product-category/blood-glucose/blood-glucose-test-strips/

I get supplies of strips and lancets direct from Home Health too using the following discount codes:

5 packs 264086

10 packs 975833

Don't forget to check the box stating you have diabetes and the VAT is deducted
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The Tee 2 meter is another good option - the meter is free as are various other bits of kit and strips are £7.75 for 50. The meter gives pretty well identical results to my NHS supplied meter
http://spirit-healthcare.co.uk/product-category/shop/tee2/
 
When you have your meter you should set yourself up with a simple spreadsheet to keep a note of what you have eaten and the result on your meter 2 hours later. This is the ongoing cost of buying strips, 50 soon disappear when you are using several every day. We are all different and some can tolerate foods that others can not. I tested each meal twice unless the reading was very clearly a spike and added in a column for exercise I had taken, it helped to motivate me. I would also take a note once a week on my body measurements and weight. It seems a lot initially but after a while it is automatic and quickly shows trends of foods that you need to avoid, those that are OK and those you can tolerate in small doses. Ring the changes on meals by adding herbs and spices to taste.
Good luck
 
Phoenix55 said:
When you have your meter you should set yourself up with a simple spreadsheet to keep a note of what you have eaten and the result on your meter 2 hours later. This is the ongoing cost of buying strips, 50 soon disappear when you are using several every day. We are all different and some can tolerate foods that others can not. I tested each meal twice unless the reading was very clearly a spike and added in a column for exercise I had taken, it helped to motivate me. I would also take a note once a week on my body measurements and weight. It seems a lot initially but after a while it is automatic and quickly shows trends of foods that you need to avoid, those that are OK and those you can tolerate in small doses. Ring the changes on meals by adding herbs and spices to taste.
Good luck
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Thanks-I will do this.
 
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