MamaB
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Hi everyone....I need some advice. I've finally realised that I need to get my head out of the sand and do something about my diabetes management. I was diagnosed with type 2 in around 2008. I had a pretty rubbish doctor who basically said it was because I was fat, prescribed metformin and told me to go away, get thin and look on the internet for more info. No diet advice or anything like that. The internet is ok to a point, but when you don't have the knowledge to distinguish good info from bad, it's confusing to say the least. So I did what I've always done and ignored it, thinking it would go away if I refused to acknowledge it.
I've since moved to a new town (well 3 yrs ago now so not really new anymore), and my current doctor and the nursing team are awesome. I was given much better advice and info, but I still suffer from 'head up my a**e syndrome'. I keep forgetting to take the medication I've been prescribed (I'm also supposed to take 2 different meds for high blood pressure) so I've missed countless check ups and retinopathy appointments, because I don't want to admit I've been an idiot and not been taking the medication. I decided at the new year that I need to do something about my weight too, so that I can get back into kung fu classes this year (I was 16 st 2 and only 5 ft 3 and left because I felt too self conscious even tho I was actually doing ok). I work from home, mainly on a laptop so I'm a total couch potato too which isn't helping. I've also (for the last 3 weeks) converted to veganism. I'd say 30% for health reasons and 70% ethical, and I've noticed that since dropping meat and dairy from my diet, right after eating I'm getting really bad dizzy spells. I also tend to get so involved with what I'm working on during the day, that I forget to eat, though sometimes, I'll grab a bit of toast or some cereal, but usually I'll just have the one meal at night time. I'm now down to 15st 3lbs, but I'm still really struggling with how to do it healthily, which foods to avoid, which are good etc...I've cut out white potatoes, pastas and rices and replaced them with sweet potato and brown grains as much as possible. I get lots of different veggies and beans/lentils into my meals and I don't really have fruit much. What could be causing the dizziness? It only ever comes on after eating. Also, does anyone know of some good diabetic friendly, vegan diet plans or sites that might help me find one? Sorry to waffle on but I really want to get it sorted and get myself back on the right track.
Thanks loads in advance!
I've since moved to a new town (well 3 yrs ago now so not really new anymore), and my current doctor and the nursing team are awesome. I was given much better advice and info, but I still suffer from 'head up my a**e syndrome'. I keep forgetting to take the medication I've been prescribed (I'm also supposed to take 2 different meds for high blood pressure) so I've missed countless check ups and retinopathy appointments, because I don't want to admit I've been an idiot and not been taking the medication. I decided at the new year that I need to do something about my weight too, so that I can get back into kung fu classes this year (I was 16 st 2 and only 5 ft 3 and left because I felt too self conscious even tho I was actually doing ok). I work from home, mainly on a laptop so I'm a total couch potato too which isn't helping. I've also (for the last 3 weeks) converted to veganism. I'd say 30% for health reasons and 70% ethical, and I've noticed that since dropping meat and dairy from my diet, right after eating I'm getting really bad dizzy spells. I also tend to get so involved with what I'm working on during the day, that I forget to eat, though sometimes, I'll grab a bit of toast or some cereal, but usually I'll just have the one meal at night time. I'm now down to 15st 3lbs, but I'm still really struggling with how to do it healthily, which foods to avoid, which are good etc...I've cut out white potatoes, pastas and rices and replaced them with sweet potato and brown grains as much as possible. I get lots of different veggies and beans/lentils into my meals and I don't really have fruit much. What could be causing the dizziness? It only ever comes on after eating. Also, does anyone know of some good diabetic friendly, vegan diet plans or sites that might help me find one? Sorry to waffle on but I really want to get it sorted and get myself back on the right track.
Thanks loads in advance!