Recent Content by teedee501

After talking to a nutritionist and dietician from Diabetes UK I was advised to make certain diet changes immediately and some to be sustainable in the long term and not try to rush things , which is what I’ve done but I’ve also got knee problems that require a new knee but my knee consultant...

After being diagnosed in March with type 2 it gave me a kick up the **** to change my eating habits, When diagnosed my level was 82 , with anything over 48 being classed as diabetic . I gave myself till Christmas to turn this diabetes round and put it into remission…. After doing blood tests and...

No new symptoms , Maybe I’m overthinking my situation but it’s only started happening recently and it makes it really difficult to fall asleep on a night .

Hi , I was diagnosed with type 2 in March this year and I’m taking metformin, I’ve noticed recently when going to sleep at night I’m getting restless legs or twitchy feet as I call it ….. Is this something I should be concerned about ?…. I’ve tried google with mixed results .

Well after the shock of being diagnosed diabetic about 6 weeks ago my diet has changed 100%, I’ve got my head around it now and from having sugar/glucose levels at 79 I’ve now dropped them to 62 in 6 weeks due to a really healthy diet with massive support from a dietician and my wife . My target...

Catinahat …. This could be quite true , but unfortunately carbs used to be my favourite food group ….lol….. I miss carbs

Hi , A lot of my current diet is fruit , porridge,chicken ,steak , salads, or wholewheat pasta with a freshly made chilli con carne or bolognese . As I’m newly diagnosed I’m still figuring out what is good or bad for me , I’ve got some help from a dietician too .

I have made quite drastic changes to my previously poor diet and got the help of a dietician so even though I’m struggling mentally with this I’m quite positive with regard to adopting new improved eating habits .

Thank you very much for your support .

Hi , I’m a 55 yr old man that’s just been diagnosed with type 2 two weeks ago, I’ve started my metformin but I’m still struggling to come to terms with this diagnosis , If I’m honest my diet over last 10 years has been terrible but recently I’ve lost a stone and turned my diet around 100% …. But...