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Rushers

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Type of diabetes
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Diet only
Hi everyone, i have just been told by my doctor that i have type 2 diabetes my score was 55? I have an appointment with the nurse on Tuesday. I am unsure of what will happen next. Would much appreciate any help as my emotions are all over the shop.
 
Welcome to the forum. And please try not to worry, there are lots of people here who can offer support and many success stories that show what you can do.
Just a few questions. Have you been put on any medication? Are you considering trying changes to your diet?
It would be helpful to buy a glucose meter to measure your blood sugar before and 2 hours after meals to see how your body is dealing with carbs. I used mine to understand how many carbs my body can tolerate.
T2 doesn't need to be a progressive disease that leads to serious complications, we can take control and even get into remission.

I thought about the foods I loved and found substitutes for many of them, and the bonus of eating low-carb is I now don't need to feel guilty about full fat milk, butter, cheese and olive oil.

Basic information for Newly Diagnosed Diabetics

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Thank you for reaching out, much appreciated!
I've only just been diagnosed and have an appointment on Tuesday to discuss where I go from here.
 
It's a post code lottery as to whether your nurse is up uo date with the benefits of testing and low carb.
Many are not so she may tell you not to test and to eat a "balanced diet following the Eatwell plate".
Spend the next few days reading around and learning. If you do decide to go the route many of us do to lower our bg to more reasonable levels, then just listen to her and remember you do not have to what she suggests, or do it immediately.
T2 takes a long time to develop and a long time to control. There's no need to panic or rush in to anything, and you have the shock of diagnosis to recover from.

There's loads of non-judgemental help and advice on here.
We are all in the same boat after all
 
Rushers said:
Hi everyone, i have just been told by my doctor that i have type 2 diabetes my score was 55? I have an appointment with the nurse on Tuesday. I am unsure of what will happen next. Would much appreciate any help as my emotions are all over the shop.
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Hi @Rushers and welcome.

I had a score of 68 and I was a bit like you. But please don't worry; just read a lot on here, and take advice from those that know how to go about things.

My GP just prescribed Metformin, I saw a nurse, who was very nice and said I could have the occasional chunky KitKat. I didn't, and haven't indulged, but instead read up on a few things, which enlightened me quite a bit.

I just feel as though I've been forgotten about. It seems that they see so many people with Type 2 that they shift them along like on a conveyor belt.

I know I'm the architect of my own downfall (unknowingly). But I've decided to grasp that nettle and do the things that I believe are good for my condition.

I've no idea when my next hba1c test will be, nor when I'll see anyone again.

I don't mean to sound negative, but you can do so much to help yourself. Just read the forums about low-carb.

Good luck, and don't be a stranger. We all want to help.
 
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Been to see the nurse, told me I could reverse this in 3 months by diet no medication needed.
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That's great news - it sounds as though the nurse is a good 'un. You now know what to do, I take it?

Mine was 68. No idea when my next test will be. But I'm hopeful it'll be down.
 
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Hi, could anyone tell me do I need to get a Glucose Monitor?
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That really depends upon you and your personal circumstances.
They don't suit everybody and many manage to Low Carb and get their Type 2 diabetes under control without regular testing, especially from a relatively low HbA1C like yours.

However, even starting form a similar HbA1C to you, I used one quite heavily for about 1 month testing my meals and discovering which carbs I needed to avoid at all costs versus those I just needed to cut back a bit on. Unfortunately we all have our unique genetics and gut biome, so apart from the general low carb is better than high carb, we react to different carbs in different ways. Some can still eat whole oat porridge or a whole apple - but they both spike my BG too much to risk.

If you do decide to test your meals then the 2 popular BG meters with relatively cheap test strips (the main cost) are:-
the SD GLUCO Navii
and the Spirit TEE2+
At first I tested just before every neal and then 2hrs later. I was aiming for a rise of no more then 2.0 mmol and a maximum after meal BG reading of 8.0 mmol or below. Breakfast was soon sorted (it was boiled eggs - boiled in advance in my case, but eggs can be done so many ways). Then there were only 2 meals to test each day until I could predict the BG rise from any of the things I still ate. After 3 months there was no need for more than a confirmation check monthly )or less) on a single meal unless I was eating something out of the ordinary.
 
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If you do decide to test your meals then the 2 popular BG meters with relatively cheap test strips (the main cost) are:-
the SD GLUCO Navii
and the Spirit TEE2+
At first I tested just before every neal and then 2hrs later. I was aiming for a rise of no more then 2.0 mmol and a maximum after meal BG reading of 8.0 mmol or below. Breakfast was soon sorted (it was boiled eggs - boiled in advance in my case, but eggs can be done so many ways). Then there were only 2 meals to test each day until I could predict the BG rise from any of the things I still ate. After 3 months there was no need for more than a confirmation check monthly )or less) on a single meal unless I was eating something out of the ordinary.
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I got a Gluco Navii, I find it's useful, and the strips are reasonably-priced too.

I'm pretty much planning on doing the same as @ianf0ster - in fact I'm due to do a test in about half an hour, to see how my body reacts to a Tandoori Chicken Shashlick. No rice or naan breads, mind!
 
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Hi, could anyone tell me do I need to get a Glucose Monitor?
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You don't absolutely need to.

However, I would strongly recommend getting and using one. I found mine to be absolutely essential in getting started and in knowing I was on the right track. It's a source of information, but it is up to you what you do with that knowledge.

The meter told me which foods did what to my blood glucose - I remember having a bit of a shock over the hit from a really small bit of pastry. To get the most out of it, I kept a food diary and recorded my BG readings alongside what I'd eaten.

These days I test much less and only really for confirmation or if I eat something new.
 
Need some help just received my blood glucose machine. When and how often do I need to test? Had a quick go and it was 5.9 is that good.
 
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Need some help just received my blood glucose machine. When and how often do I need to test? Had a quick go and it was 5.9 is that good.
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@Rushers Hi, and yes that's fine but you need to compare for a true answer. So you test before your next meal, and then two hours following that meal. It will tell you how much you spike during the food you eat, so that you know if it's okay for you. The spike should be no more than 2, so if you are 5.9 before food it shouldn't rise above 7.9 :)
 
Hi Rushers,

Welcome to the community, i am proof as are many others that this can be reversed in 3 to 6 months.

I started with a HBA1C of 53 last year which was classed as prediabetes...i think its because i brought it down to 45 but still.

Anyway fast forward to this year and i was diagnosed in the feb with hba1c of 53 again. Latest result was 36 1 week ago.
 
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