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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
I don't know about giving him a hug, he needs a kick up the backside. I was diagnosed 6 months ago with type 2, I immediately cut out all sugar, white bread and cut down completely on all other carbohydrates. I have lost approximately 12kg and gone from a 40 inch waist to a 36 inch waist. If I can do this at 61 years old then surely the man on Panorama with a young family can do that for himself. I feel strongly that anyone who doesn't make an effort for themselves should not get full NHS support for their treatments.
The majority of T2s in this country are told to go and eat carbs, the tablets will take care of 'it', and not to test their own blood glucose.
You don't have a young family, and probably don't work the hours and in the conditions he does.
You are also newly diagnosed, and have NO IDEA what challenges will arrive over the next few years.
I am pleased you have done so well with your T2 management, but others struggle with dietary changes, stress, brain fog, carb cravings, depression and medical advice that does more harm than good.
As your post shows, a diagnosis of T2 doesn't come with an automatic dose of compassion for others in worse circumstances.
Mores the pity.