Diet whey

If you are just diagnosed then wouldn't it be a more sensible approach to get your blood glucose levels down and then think about weightloss?
Being type 2 I found it difficult to lose weight anyway - the excess insulin at diagnosis was the most likely cause. Resolving that problem by eating a low carb diet has also meant that I have lost some weight, and now that my readings are about normal I am concentrating on my weight and fitness a bit more, rather than blood glucose.

There is no need to abstain from chocolate - I get the 81 percent cocoa bars from Lidl and eat a couple of squares with my coffee when I feel the need.
As long as you are eating low carb foods, not just reduced sugar you should be OK.
Low carb will reduce your appetite - Metformin is reputed to do the same, but it just made me feel terrible.
I stick to fresh foods, 'real' ones, and eat twice a day.
As protein can be converted into glucose I am not entirely sure that it would be a good thing to take two lots of whey each day in the hope of rapid weightloss. Having seen the results of crash dieting - it puts years on if done too enthusiastically, I'd advise caution.

Look for the protein rolls when you are in Lidl - dark triangular and in the bakery baskets, sold individually.
I am very sensitive to wheat - well all grains, but I can eat them - they can be frozen and are rather nice defrosted gently in the halogen oven, then split and each half covered in grated cheese - turn up the heat until the cheese melts. I expect other ovens or grills will work just as well, but the halogen does it very well.
I might just go and check that the last batch I bought is up to standard......

Gonna throw this out there, but, I love MCT Oil and use it in my first cup of coffee daily. Takes the hunger edge off. Also, I use bone collagen (powder) amazing for energy. However, I am in total agreement with Resurgam and low carb diet. Research first, before you set off.

Dave29 said:

Thank you Resurgram.
As I'm eating less now and cutting right down on my sugar intake as i think i got onto this state as ive always had a sweet tooth. I have been loosing some weight but wanted to try and loose weight quick rather than a bit at a time. Ive kept away from chocolate for a while now and dont feel hungry, i wonder of this is due yo the Metformin 1 tablet a day. Thanks for the advice

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Hi. That's a start but remember that carbohydrates effectively turn to sugar in the blood...so cutting down on sugar alone will not make the difference that cutting down on carbohydrate will.

Hi @Dave29 I would consider just eating real food. Here's some suggestions, very close to what I do except I usually only eat twice a day, sometimes once:

Breakfast
Bacon / Sausages (quality), scrambled egg / omelette, tomatoes, mushrooms, quarter avocado, spinach

Or

Nuts (I have in the same sitting Brazil, Walnuts, Pecan, Macadamia, Cashews (smaller amount), Almonds and Hazelnuts as a base; with on top Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Red Currents, 2 dollop of Greek full fat yoghurt / double cream, pumpkin and flax seeds.

Lunch (If you have it)
Oily fish, reddish, salad, leeks / Onions, quarter avocado

Dinner
Any fish / meat, mixed vegetables, salad
I Don't eat past 6 or 7pm and do at least a walk after eating.

Don't forget water, tea, coffee (I do fresh brew at home or my favourite is from Sainsbury's 17 cals). And at least 7 hours of sleep, this is when weight loss happens.