Newly Diagnosed T2

[Nottsandy]

Hi Everybody

I have been pre diabetic for about 4 years now my HbA1c has been in the high 40's (46-47) I followed the 5:2 diet for a year and my reading dropped to 43 which I was disappointed about and thought "that was a waste of time and effort" how wrong was I.

I have just had my yearly check up and my reading is now 49 I know its not horrendous but non the less I am now classed as T2
Diabetic which has now given me the kick up the backside I needed after having the attitude it will never happen to me!

Anyway the doctors phoned me yesterday to tell me they had a book for me to read Dr Moseley 8 week diet which I picked up last night and I have almost read it.

I will post updates of my journey to see if I can reverse the result with diet and exercise

What a great site this is thank you all.

Andrew

 

[Diakat]

Hi,
Welcome to the site. Let us know how it goes.

 

[Rachox]

Hi @Nottsandy and welcome to the forum.
Here’s a link to info we offer newbies:
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.17088/
Something I would advise is that you need to have a plan to continue improvements and maintain control after the 8 weeks is up.
Personally I used low carb to gain control but continue low carb (under 45g/day in my case) for maintenance too.

 

[JoKalsbeek]

Hi Everybody

I have been pre diabetic for about 4 years now my HbA1c has been in the high 40's (46-47) I followed the 5:2 diet for a year and my reading dropped to 43 which I was disappointed about and thought "that was a waste of time and effort" how wrong was I.

I have just had my yearly check up and my reading is now 49 I know its not horrendous but non the less I am now classed as T2
Diabetic which has now given me the kick up the backside I needed after having the attitude it will never happen to me!

Anyway the doctors phoned me yesterday to tell me they had a book for me to read Dr Moseley 8 week diet which I picked up last night and I have almost read it.

I will post updates of my journey to see if I can reverse the result with diet and exercise

What a great site this is thank you all.

Andrew

Hi Andrew,

The Mosley diet is a good start from what I understand, but there's a few for-life changes to keep any progress made, afterwards. https://josekalsbeek.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-nutritional-thingy.html <-- Something to read before you hit the next book. (May I suggest Dr. Jason Fung's the Diabetes Code next for your nightstand? ).

All in all, your HbA1C is just barely in the diabetic range. Should be easy enough to get back into the non-diabetic range, and stay there.
Good luck!
Jo

 

[Nottsandy]

Thanks everybody for your replies I certainly will look the books up and have a read.
I think now I have had that kick in the backside I am determined to make a life long change.
Andrew

 

[Nottsandy]

Hi Everybody
I hope you are all keeping well and safe.
Well my 8 week fast weight loss ended on Sunday so as promised here is my progress/results. I am still waiting to be called back to my doctors for a follow up Type 2 test but I don't suppose that will be happening any time soon.

My starting weight was 13 stone 11lb my waist at its fattest point around my belly button was 43 inch
I now weigh 12 stone 2lb and my waist is 38 inch I just hope it has had an effect on my HbA1c reading.
I must say I have been eating food I would never have even tried before and enjoyed eating it too I might add.
I will post again after I have had my test
Stay Safe
Andrew

 

[Nottsandy]

Just had my HbA1c results after following my diet, it has gone from 49 to 45.
I know it's still in the prediabetic range but I will take it as a big positive.
Andy

 

[xfieldok]

Massive hug, well done!

 

[Nottsandy]

Massive hug, well done!

Thanks for the support