I now feel much more motivated to lose weight since watching the diabetes epidemic: tonight on itv. after I went through the worst week of my life with falling into a hypoglycaemic coma on May 23rd. I know that not everyone is going to like it on here, but I am ditching low carb diets and pursuing a low fat diet suggested to me by my GP, Diabetic Nurse, my parents as well as I am back living with them (they even recorded the programme on itv for me and them to watch). I now also attend a diabetic support group which has been very supportive and had some really good recipes for low fat and low calorie meals. Tomorrow is my 3rd meeting with the support group and tomorrow's topic of discussion is which diet is more healthy for you; Low carb or Low fat.
I think that tonight's show was an eye-opener for me and for my parents as my dad now has prediabetes, but one let down of the show was that all of the attention was on Type 2 and I still can't believe they nicknamed it The Silent Killer. It was informative though and my parents suggested the idea that I should try the Newcastle Diet.
Akindrat18
I am so pleased, and somewhat relieved, that you have started to take control of your diabetes. Also that you have started to post on here again. I, and I suspect many others on here, have been wondering how you are getting on. I was worried when you had left home, but were seeming close to being homeless.
Now, I make no apologies for giving the following advice, which you, as an adult, can chose to follow or ignore.
First of all, 'own' your diabetes. I.e., find out as much as you can, and make informed choices about what you do to get control of your diet, your health and your life. I remember reading one of your posts which mentioned you were a university student, so you obviously have the intelligence and literacy skills to be able to do that. If you are still at university get support from student services, e.g. Counselling, and finding somewhere to live if you want to be independent of your parents.
Relationship with parents: Sorry, but your previous posts have sometimes suggested parents and others bully you. Are they really that bad? Most parents want the best for their kids, and perhaps they are in despair at seeing you ill through diabetes and your apparent lack of incentive to control it rather than it control you. It is possible you are also deptessed. Tell your doctor if you think you are.
You do have quite a challenge, from previous posts you have a lot of weight to lose, and probably, justifiably feel you are in a hopeless position. So set yourself small targets for improvement rather than looking for a quick solution to the bigger problem.
Support group is good, get all the information you need then YOU decide what is the best manageable way for your personal circumstances. If possible start to exercise, there are many GP prescribed exercise courses nationally, and it needn't be expensive. Look out for commercially marketed low fat food which often have added sugar.
A request. Please do not disappear from the forum. There is some excellent advice on here from people who have similar difficulties and are solving them through sharing advice, encouragement and support. I know that I am interested to hear how you are getting on and I am sure others are too. Please update regularly.
Congratulations on making a start on sorting out your health. You are young, and I hope you have a long healthy and happy life ahead of you.
Best wishes to you
Pipp
