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<blockquote data-quote="Oldvatr" data-source="post: 2340113" data-attributes="member: 196898"><p>Welcome to the club no one wants to join. Firstly, there is no such thing as a stupid question. If something bothers you, then bring it here. Secondly, and sadly, your inauguration to diabetes is actually quite in line with most of our first experiences. Especially T2, Those requiring insulin treatment will get more in-depth information and a specialist (Consultant?) who is usually to be found at the main hospital centre. Most GP's are not fully trained for T2D and certainly cannot offer much help with diet advice,</p><p></p><p>The DCUK is a library of information, and the Forum provides support and experiences. We cannot offer medical advice so you will need to work with you Health Care Providers (HCP's)</p><p></p><p>Please consider getting your own BGL meter, since as a T2D you will generally not be supported by the NHS unless you are an insulin user. Having a meter allows you to do what is termed Eat To Meter, which means (1) test before eating, then (2) again at around 2 hrs after the meal, and then (3) again at the 3hr or 4hr after mealtime. These readings will tell you a lot about how you react to the contents of the meal and allow you to learn and adjust from your experiences. </p><p></p><p>Keeping a food log/diary with bgl results is a good record to maintain, and can help when it comes to times when any negotiation with GP is needing backup evidence. There are phone apps that can help, and most meters have software or apps to support them now. Again, ask the question to see what others use. The cost of test strips is important since this is an ongoing cost of ownership. Without a meter, you are flying blind.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oldvatr, post: 2340113, member: 196898"] Welcome to the club no one wants to join. Firstly, there is no such thing as a stupid question. If something bothers you, then bring it here. Secondly, and sadly, your inauguration to diabetes is actually quite in line with most of our first experiences. Especially T2, Those requiring insulin treatment will get more in-depth information and a specialist (Consultant?) who is usually to be found at the main hospital centre. Most GP's are not fully trained for T2D and certainly cannot offer much help with diet advice, The DCUK is a library of information, and the Forum provides support and experiences. We cannot offer medical advice so you will need to work with you Health Care Providers (HCP's) Please consider getting your own BGL meter, since as a T2D you will generally not be supported by the NHS unless you are an insulin user. Having a meter allows you to do what is termed Eat To Meter, which means (1) test before eating, then (2) again at around 2 hrs after the meal, and then (3) again at the 3hr or 4hr after mealtime. These readings will tell you a lot about how you react to the contents of the meal and allow you to learn and adjust from your experiences. Keeping a food log/diary with bgl results is a good record to maintain, and can help when it comes to times when any negotiation with GP is needing backup evidence. There are phone apps that can help, and most meters have software or apps to support them now. Again, ask the question to see what others use. The cost of test strips is important since this is an ongoing cost of ownership. Without a meter, you are flying blind. [/QUOTE]
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