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After an HbA1C of 88 at diagnosis of type 2 before Xmas, I did go into a panic mode and totally changed my diet. I initially cut down to 1500Kcal a day and 20g of carb (6' 4" 61 year old male) but that didn't agree with me and I upped the carbs to between 60-70g a day. That seemed to work and I had enough energy. After my first 3 month check, I was pleased that my HbA1C had gone down to 45 but I've stuck strictly to the diet as I need to lose about 30kg to reach my ideal weight.
I weigh myself once a week and I've noticed over the past couple of weeks that I'm losing over 3lb a week which is too much. I'm aiming for a max of 2lb. Question is: Do I raise the carbs or the calories? I'm not really sure whether the calories are a problem as long as I keep the carbs low.
Typically, I start with Shredded Wheat with semi-skimmed milk and some berries (strawberries, blueberries and a spoonful of pomegranates), lunch: tuna, avocado and salad. Dinner: steak/salmon/chicken etc with some peas and a small potato.
I have had a bad UTI which is clearing slowly so not sure whether that's relevant.
It's ironic that decided to get healthy after my diagnosis and I've never had so many issues
I weigh myself once a week and I've noticed over the past couple of weeks that I'm losing over 3lb a week which is too much. I'm aiming for a max of 2lb. Question is: Do I raise the carbs or the calories? I'm not really sure whether the calories are a problem as long as I keep the carbs low.
Typically, I start with Shredded Wheat with semi-skimmed milk and some berries (strawberries, blueberries and a spoonful of pomegranates), lunch: tuna, avocado and salad. Dinner: steak/salmon/chicken etc with some peas and a small potato.
I have had a bad UTI which is clearing slowly so not sure whether that's relevant.
It's ironic that decided to get healthy after my diagnosis and I've never had so many issues
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