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<blockquote data-quote="VashtiB" data-source="post: 2120579" data-attributes="member: 511345"><p>Hi and welcome to the forum. As you can tell already it is full of amazing people who are happy to share their knowledge and experience- I would have been lost without it.</p><p></p><p>I'm a newbie- only 6 weeks since my diagnosis. So from a newbie's point of view I say that a meter is essential. Without a meter you have no idea how what you are eating is effecting you- how can you make any change without that information. When I started I tested first thing in the morning and before and after meals (2hrs after), I then started to track how exercise effected my readings and became a bit too obsessive- however, it was all part of my journey to learning about this condition and how I could manage it. </p><p></p><p>This site gave me sympathy and help and above all a light at the end of what was a very dark tunnel. I hope it can do the same for you.</p><p></p><p>There is a lot of information and help to be found here- I found it a bit of information overload at first. Once you have a meter then you can start seeing how certain foods effect you. I followed the advice here and dramatically reduced the carbs I ate and that made my blood sugar levels reduce. You have to remember it is all carbs not just sugars so things like bread (any colour) rice (any colour) pasts and grains...</p><p></p><p>I have found it tough but (and it's a big but) my levels are much much lower so I will continue.</p><p></p><p>You may find yourself experiencing a lot of emotions- totally normal. We are all here to listen, empathise, sympathise and provide advice (those that have more experience/expertise than me0 and to be happy when you get good results. Whatever you want to know just ask.</p><p></p><p>Welcome!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VashtiB, post: 2120579, member: 511345"] Hi and welcome to the forum. As you can tell already it is full of amazing people who are happy to share their knowledge and experience- I would have been lost without it. I'm a newbie- only 6 weeks since my diagnosis. So from a newbie's point of view I say that a meter is essential. Without a meter you have no idea how what you are eating is effecting you- how can you make any change without that information. When I started I tested first thing in the morning and before and after meals (2hrs after), I then started to track how exercise effected my readings and became a bit too obsessive- however, it was all part of my journey to learning about this condition and how I could manage it. This site gave me sympathy and help and above all a light at the end of what was a very dark tunnel. I hope it can do the same for you. There is a lot of information and help to be found here- I found it a bit of information overload at first. Once you have a meter then you can start seeing how certain foods effect you. I followed the advice here and dramatically reduced the carbs I ate and that made my blood sugar levels reduce. You have to remember it is all carbs not just sugars so things like bread (any colour) rice (any colour) pasts and grains... I have found it tough but (and it's a big but) my levels are much much lower so I will continue. You may find yourself experiencing a lot of emotions- totally normal. We are all here to listen, empathise, sympathise and provide advice (those that have more experience/expertise than me0 and to be happy when you get good results. Whatever you want to know just ask. Welcome! [/QUOTE]
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