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Newly diagnosed

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Hi all
Have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Also high blood pressure and high cholesterol, waiting for appointment with diabetic nurse, been told a low carb, low sugar diet is best to follow? I’m not sure what I can eat at the moment! feeling confused and in shock!
 
HI and welcome.
Low carb, low sugar is indeed great for T2 so whoever told you that is pretty spot on!

Yummy things to eat
Meat
Fish
Dairy
Above ground and green Veg
Salads
Berries with double cream
Double cream in coffee and even tea.
This will also make it more easy to lose a few pounds of you have some extra to go!

Try to avoid starchy stodge like bread, pasta, potatoes, rice and most root veg (you might find you're ok with a smaller portion) obviously anything sweetened like desserts and cakes/biscuits.

The best thing is to get your own blood glucose meter (your doc is unlikely to provide one) and start to monitor your blood glucose levels before and after you eat to see what your body likes and dislikes in terms of spiking your blood sugar.

We've all been there and have come out the other side.. many of us fitter and healthier than we were before.

Can you remember what your HbA1c was on diagnosis?
 
Hi. It can be very confusing immediately after diagnosis so don't worry. Many find this a good starting point so you may also. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb
 
 
Hi! They didn’t tell me what it was, doctor said it’s all over the place!
Thank for your help with some foods I can eat.
 
Newly diagnosed said:
doctor said it’s all over the place
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Odd as its a single average reading that gives a kind of 3 month average level of blood sugar. ..so should be one number.
Might be worth trying to find out from your surgery especially as its likely what led to your diagnosis. We could then see where you are starting out from.
 
Newly diagnosed said:
Hi! They didn’t tell me what it was, doctor said it’s all over the place!
Thank for your help with some foods I can eat.
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I suggest you contact your surgery and ask the receptionist to print out a copy of your blood test results. You are entitled to these. They will show you exactly which tests you had, and what your levels were. It is important that you know exactly what your blood sugar levels, your cholesterol and lipid levels, and your liver and kidney function levels are. If you are in England your surgery should have put blood test results on line. You have to register for this service by completing a form and providing ID. This is something the receptionist can advise you about. Meanwhile, ask for the print outs.
 
Hello and welcome,

Yes it is very common to feel overwhelmed and not know what you can eat. Stick around here and you will get all the help and support you need.

First- you will need a meter. Many doctors say that you don't need to test but if you want to change things you need to know what your body can tolerate.

yes a low carb diet is the way to go- but don't take my words- test yourself.

I went very low carb and after getting over the keto flu have brought my levels right down. Even my dr who is not a fan of the low carb diet says that my readings are really low and doesn't think my blood sugars are a problem. I found it easier so I stick mostly to stuff that has no or very little carbs- meat, fish, cream (not thickened) hard cheese, eggs bacon so there is a fair bit you can eat without n feeding to count carbs.

You have found the best place to get help and advice so that's good.

Welcome and good luck.
 
Hey,

It can be crazy when you first find out.

But I recommend reading the diabetic code by Dr Jason Fung. Brilliant book.

The other book I recommend is. 60 ways to lower your blood sugar by Dennis Pollock.

The only down side to those book is that they use the units america uses.

But the what they say on to lower your blood sugars does work really well.

The other thing I recommend is buy a blood sugar meter and test, test, test.

Test 30, 60 90 mins after a meal. Learn what makes your blood sugars go up and what doesn't change them.
There will always be a little rise after a meal, so bare that in mind.

But that really helps with controlling your glucose levels.

Good luck.
 
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