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  1. M

    8 weeks in and need a little advice

    Thanks for all the advice. I'll get the meter and see what my results are. As for my diet i think ive went from being too strict to too lapse with ny choices. i really hope my Hb1ac has improved! I'll share my 3 month results when i get them.
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    8 weeks in and need a little advice

    Hi, I was recently diagnosed with T2 diabetes with an HB1ac of 97 at 37 yrs of age. This was 2 months ago and at the time, I was in total shock, but thanks to the contributors on here, I feel much more positive about what lies ahead. After much reading and taking in my GP’s and dieticians...
  3. M

    Just diagnosed and freaking out

    Wow well done Jayney 27. There defontely seems to a consensus from a nimber of threads that a LCHF diet is tthe way to go. i'll look into this for sure. Does anyone follow a particular meal plan?
  4. M

    Just diagnosed and freaking out

    Thanks for your post hiitsme i would love to know what you did ..Just a big thanks for all your post I'm overwhelemed that you've all taking the time to post. I'll have to log.on to a pc as i cannot keep up on my phone!
  5. M

    Just diagnosed and freaking out

    Antje77 Good advice and good to know. My GP hasn't outlined their plan for my high cholesterol. It was 7.9, but its good to know that better diabetes readings sometimes correlate into better cholesterol readings
  6. M

    Just diagnosed and freaking out

    i certainly will bluetit. ibe jjst neen reading some of the success stories and they are inspiring. The first question is how regimental do people need to be with their diet? Are we talking sensible eating 5 plus portions of fruit and veg and staying within all the recommended allowances for...
  7. M

    Just diagnosed and freaking out

    Thanks Dark Horse i will certainly read the article
  8. M

    Just diagnosed and freaking out

    That's awesome Ziggy, well done. Ive only been on these forums.for.20 minutes and i getting a dose of some much needed hope. Thank you!
  9. M

    Just diagnosed and freaking out

    Thanks bluetit1802 thats some excellent advice which i will follow. ..wow all these check ups this will.hopefully empower me to take control and become fit and healthy Thanks.again for posting
  10. M

    Just diagnosed and freaking out

    Thanks rom35, that's really good to know. I think i just need a plan. Once i have one and gain a better understanding i will feel better. Thanks for taking the time to reply. Can i ask do you use medication to control your diabetes?
  11. M

    Just diagnosed and freaking out

    Hi i am 37 years old and have just been informed that i am a diabetic with a Hb1ac reading of 97. My BMI is 29 and my GP is not overly concerned with my weight but my recent diet is atrocious. I regulary skip meals (sometimes only eating one huge evening meal) and my diet is made up of too...