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Diagnosed today

After much discussion with a few type 2 diabetic that the missus knows it would appear that I'm working totally blind without a bg meter so have no idea what are my danger foods. So today's task is to get a drs appt and request one and ask for referral to the diabetes clininc to see a specialist for some slightly more tailored advice.
 
You might need to but your own meter. Doctors are not generally supportive when it comes to helping you manage your condition.
 

Please don’t be surprised if you get a big fat “no” to your request for a meter or referral to a specialist. Very few Type 2s get NHS funded meters. You should be invited to an education session about type 2 but the advice you’ll get will probably be along the lines of the Weetabix advice you’ve already had.
If you end up having to buy your own meter come back here for help choosing one.
 

Your wife's friends are correct. You need a meter. However, you will be a very lucky man if your GP prescribes you one with testing strips on prescription. Most of us self-fund. You may also find that you are refused a referral to a specialist diabetes clinic as they normally only deal with Type 1s and Type 2s struggling with insulin, or others with specific problems that the general practice cannot deal with. Type 2s not on insulin are cared for my the GP surgery, usually by a nurse.
 
Terrytiddy said:
Hi Rachox how do you put the extra info in the box below your message? ie Date HbA1c etc TIA
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You need to go into your profile and add the info as a signature. I’m at work on my phone at the moment and can’t remember all the steps sorry. Let me know if you can’t work it out.
 
Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately as per the others who have responded you will get little support from the NHS. You may not even find an education session is provided.

You will however find a lot of support here.
 
Morning All quick update. Managed to get I to Drs yesterday and not only did she give some excellent dietary tips she gave me a bg meter so I can check levels. She also told me that my average bg from my blood work was 12.9. She tested me again and it was 9.8 and that was pre meal as it was just before lunch time. I am starting before and after meal testing from today but my morning read was 10.8. I confident my missus and her strict food weighing and carb counting is/will help and feel far less confused and in the dark than I did a week ago.
Thanks all for your advice
 
Hope this helps mate and welcome!

https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb

These are low carb options mate to lower blood glucose levels and to avoid diabetic complications...

Bread

LivLife (available from Waitrose / Ocado.com)

Keto bread (lots of recipes on YouTube).


Celeriac

Cut in medium slices, boil for 5 minutes then roast or fry like chips and tastes so much better than potatoes!


Pasta

Lots of Keto pasta recipes on YouTube.


Chocolates

-Cavalier (sweetened with Stevia)

-Lindt 90% dark chocolates

-Montezuma 100% dark chocolates

(available from Waitrose / Ocado.com)

Avoid high glycemic, starchy foods ie potatoes, white rice, pasta, noodles, flour, sweetcorn, pumpkin, and root vegetables except carrots; avoid all tropical fruits.

Eat low glycemic above ground vegetables ie cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, cucumbers, aubergine, courgettes, red peppers, mushrooms etc.

Eat healthy fats ie avocados, salmon, walnuts, eggs, cheese, full fat creams, yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, edamame beans.

Avoid sauces with hidden sugars and carbs, always read the labels at the back of packaging.

We are all different but I can tolerate a bit of carb and
limit these to approx 50-60g / day of brown rice, LivLife bread, celeriac.

Test, test, test your blood glucose levels before meals and 2 hours later to see which foods spikes your blood.
 

Wow lucky you getting a bg meter! Did you check if you’d get test strips on prescription too? Before and after meal testing are the most important readings for now, so you can adjust your diet. The morning readings are often the last to come down.
 

NewTD2, you need to edit this food list to delete the Lidl high protein rolls. They are discontinued unless the petitions for their return are successful.
 
Hi yes they sent a prescription straight to the chemist for strips and lancets. I think because I'm already disabled and my partner who is my carer is the one who is having to do all the counting etc and she get a very overwhelmed as I'm already on significant amounts of medication they have provided the meter etc to help her more than me, but I'm not complaining as it really giving us an idea of how fast my bg fluctuates.

 
You can do this with cacao powder too, but I am not sure how carby that is.
 
AllieRainbow said:
You can do this with cacao powder too, but I am not sure how carby that is.
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I'm not sure either, even if I did check the box for info, but there wasn't any. However, I made one with very little 85% chocolate and a couple of tsps of cacao powder, but the taste of avocado still came through. Better just stop making it, as it was too carb-rich for my liking.
 
I find that I just don't crave carbs once I have been off them a few days - I also feel that it is a mindset as well - I gave up smoking 22 years ago, and have never had a single cigarette since - it is about how you think about things as well as getting past the initial cravings or addiction. I have never missed cigarettes for a single minute - I regarded myself as a non-smoker when I stopped.

Now I am following a LCHF diet I don't want snacks between meals and have no interest in processed carbs. I can't afford to go that way at this point, and I suspect that by the time I have reached my ideal weight, I will have lost any emotional attachment to eating that sort of food. I am lucky in that I can feel a huge difference in my energy levels already, and that I love the LCHF diet and if left to my own devices would enjoy it more than a typically carb diet.

I have always liked cheese rather than sweet things, and pork scratchings will always win for me over crisps.
 
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