Type 2 New diabetic diagnosis

[BevyW]

Hi everyone I have just joined the forum and am feeling very down. I got my diagnosis on the 10th of August and my HbAc was 61. Got the phone call from the doctor to say I was diabetic, cried, then went on the low carb diet to try and change things. I had my second blood test on Monday 14th September and I am now down to 52. However, the thought of never being able to eat normally has suddenly hit me and I am feeling so low. Anyone got any suggestions on how I can feel better please?

Thank you

 

[zeeeee]

Your BG is on the right path and you should be proud of the progress so far

what would you regard as eating normally?

 

[lessci]

Using the phrase of the year low carb is your "new normal" the longer you do it the easier it gets, although I must admit to still missing bread. I've much less of a sweet tooth, on occasion I have been tempted to a dessert when eating out, but usually end up giving most of it away, it's just to sweet. Don't forget that this is a marathon not a sprint, and we all occasionally trip or fall, the trick is to get up and try again. One other thing it could make you feel a little more comfortable if you describe yourself as having Diabetes rather than being Diabetic, that way you're putting yourself in control of the syndrome, not the other way around

 

[Daibell]

You can still eat some carbs but not so many many. Yes it's a new normal when the old high carb way was a bad normal. Fats and Proteins are fine so eggs & bacon for breakfast is great.

 

[LaoDan]

Hi everyone I have just joined the forum and am feeling very down. I got my diagnosis on the 10th of August and my HbAc was 61. Got the phone call from the doctor to say I was diabetic, cried, then went on the low carb diet to try and change things. I had my second blood test on Monday 14th September and I am now down to 52. However, the thought of never being able to eat normally has suddenly hit me and I am feeling so low. Anyone got any suggestions on how I can feel better please?

Thank you

It gets way better! Stick to your plan and in a few months, you’ll feel right as rain

 

[Tophat1900]

Hi everyone I have just joined the forum and am feeling very down. I got my diagnosis on the 10th of August and my HbAc was 61. Got the phone call from the doctor to say I was diabetic, cried, then went on the low carb diet to try and change things. I had my second blood test on Monday 14th September and I am now down to 52. However, the thought of never being able to eat normally has suddenly hit me and I am feeling so low. Anyone got any suggestions on how I can feel better please?

Thank you

You should be feeling better just seeing that impressive reduction. At the rate you are going you will be in the non-diabetic range very soon, great job!

It is daunting to start off with, but it gets better with time... just hang in there. Smile, you are going great already.

 

[JoKalsbeek]

Hi everyone I have just joined the forum and am feeling very down. I got my diagnosis on the 10th of August and my HbAc was 61. Got the phone call from the doctor to say I was diabetic, cried, then went on the low carb diet to try and change things. I had my second blood test on Monday 14th September and I am now down to 52. However, the thought of never being able to eat normally has suddenly hit me and I am feeling so low. Anyone got any suggestions on how I can feel better please?

Thank you

Congratulations on the reduction, that's a massive improvement As for how to feel better, well... Time does heal this particular wound. And... https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/desserts for instance, might help too.