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Klaatu

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Hi,

Newbie here. Was diagnosed T2 (Non medicated) just over 2 years ago. Over this period I've tried and failed a few times to eat the proper foodstuffs and take up healthier pursuits. I really am very weak willed.

My 6 monthly check-ups were going fine until the last one in January my 3month average was 12.1 and the nurse basically told me I was being put on Metformin. I refused asking for a 6 month period to get myself sorted out. Well all went well to start with - I lost 1st 6lbs in 10 weeks just on diet alone (Bought a juicer, cut out bread and pasta etc) but tipping point came 3 weeks ago - A wedding (Friends), Wife's 50th and my 51st - 3 weekends in a row where I ate and drank (all the wrong things) contentedly. Since then I'm back eating crisps, chinese, curries, and sweets/cakes.

NB Weight was always hovering around 16st. New Year was 16st 4lb then got down to 14st 12lb (lowest in 10 years - felt great) as per above - now climbing back up and weighed in this morning at 15st 3lb

I've put 5lbs back on and already feeling like ****. I'm disgusted with myself but like an addict I'm finding any excuse to keep eating the rubbish - it makes me feel good when eating a big bag of salty crisps or american hard gums.

Also of note is I'm sh*t-scared of doing exercise in case I have a heart-attack - I'm that paranoid. Opening up here - it is even affecting my relationship with my Wife.

I have around 10 weeks before my next appointment at the Diabetes clinic - I really don't want the nurse to turn around and say "I told you so" and go on medication.

Joining this Forum and linking in with people sharing experiences and tips etc will hopefully help me reach and keep my goals.

Apologies for the outpouring
 
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Hi Klaatu and welcome to the forum :)

You have successfully lost weight in the past so you can again. Just make good choices one meal at a time and you will soon be in the swing of it. Exercise does not need to be vigorous. Simply walking will have benefits. All the best.
 
Hi Klaatu,
Don't give up, the last reply was very good advise, walking is soooooo good for our condition and you can enjoy that with your wife. You don't have to run, race, rush, just some really good walks.
Well done for the weight loss, I think occasionally something a little bit naughty like your crisps isn't a terrible sin, if it helps you keep on track a blip now and again won't hurt ( you could feel less guilty about eating them say if you went for a walk after to 'walk off' some of the calories).
If you haven't been told you are high risk re heart or stroke then don't worry about it, you are no different to any other person who could be at risk any time in their lives. Concentrate on relaxing, enjoying life with a view to keeping the situation under control, you can do it, hey, you already have lost weight, that in itself is a brilliant achievement, you are a positive person. Well Done.
 
Hi. Most of us found it difficult giving up or reducing our favourite carbs but you do get used to it and without the carb-hit you don't feel the need to keep having sugar. Set yourself a daily carb limit of, say, 200gm maximum and possibly 150 or less. It's not easy as you know but given time you can put the discipline in place. Do consider taking the Metformin. It's a very safe drug with few problems and does help reduce insulin resistance. Ask for the SR (Slow Release) version if it gives you stomach problems.
 
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Hi. Most of us found it difficult giving up or reducing our favourite carbs but you do get used to it and without the carb-hit you don't feel the need to keep having sugar. Set yourself a daily carb limit of, say, 200gm maximum and possibly 150 or less. It's not easy as you know but given time you can put the discipline in place. Do consider taking the Metformin. It's a very safe drug with few problems and does help reduce insulin resistance. Ask for the SR (Slow Release) version if it gives you stomach problems.
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Hi Daibell,

wrt taking Metformin - it's just that I think once you're on it - that's it and you are burdened by taking it for rest of life. I would much prefer trying to reverse my condition naturally but as per my first post I just seem to be almost in contempt of my life - a bit like smokers imo.
 
Small changes by setting small goals, there is a way for you to make positive changes, it's just about finding it....
I take metformin, it helps me, I know I can stop it as well if I want to, but I don't at the moment .....
Lots for you to consider , it can all get a bit much at times....stay positive if you can ....
 
Klaatu said:
Hi Daibell,

wrt taking Metformin - it's just that I think once you're on it - that's it and you are burdened by taking it for rest of life. I would much prefer trying to reverse my condition naturally but as per my first post I just seem to be almost in contempt of my life - a bit like smokers imo.
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That isn't quite true. I was on it for about five weeks before I came off it.

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Klaatu said:
Hi Daibell,

wrt taking Metformin - it's just that I think once you're on it - that's it and you are burdened by taking it for rest of life. I would much prefer trying to reverse my condition naturally but as per my first post I just seem to be almost in contempt of my life - a bit like smokers imo.
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That isn't quite true. I was on it for about five weeks before I came off it.

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when you eat carbs, you want to eat more carbs, that's not a weakness it's chemistry, read this and the links from it
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarbliving/a/Food-Cravings.htm

don't be so hard on yourself, high sugar also makes you hungry because the body can't get energy from the food to the cells,
don't be afraid of metformin. I went onto metformin to get my bloods into order, I'm starting to cut down now because I think I can do a lot with just diet

the first thing is to swap potato chips for pork rinds, no carbs in pork rinds [you might need to google this]
 
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The great thing about Metformin is you can just stop it dead if you want. It's not addictive. It won't make much difference to your blood sugar so diet remains the first priority but Metformin helps a bit more if you are overweight. Many GPs prescribe it because it has other protective properties.
 
I have around 10 weeks before my next appointment at the Diabetes clinic
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You can do it with simple control, if you get started now.
I hope it all works well for you. being scared of doing exercise in case you may have a heart-attack indicates it is time for a visit to the local GP practice to confirm your heart is fine, you may have a little high blood pressure which they will soon sort out. (for the sake of your wife and your good-self nip this in the bud before it gets worse)
I also agree with you that exercise carried out wrongly can cause problems.
Just take things in moderation and just eat the food which controls your bg levels.
Are you using a blood glucose meter ?

BEST OF LUCK DURING THE NEXT 10 WEEKS :):):)
 
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