Hi there sorry it's took me a while to reply I was taking 1 1MG Metformin morning and night but that's changed as my doctor has told me to double the dosage so it's now 2 in morning and 2 at teatimeHow have you been treating your Diabetes after the initial test ?
Good luck with the GP appointment, hope it is a positive experience and your doctor is helpful.
Hi there sorry it's took me a while to reply I was taking 1 1MG Metformin morning and night but that's changed as my doctor has told me to double the dosage so it's now 2 in morning and 2 at teatime
Well I always stick with the low calorie sugar free drinks or water as for food it really does depend but I always try to keep the contents as low a sugar content as possible been looking around here for some recipes or tips on more creative ways to cook and what I can use.Please outline what you normally eat and drink.
Hi there any chance you can guide me to that as I use the mobile app and can't seem to find that thanksIt would save us having to keep asking which meds you are on and which type of diabetes you have if you would complete these details in the personal details section of your profile settings. Not knowing could lead to inappropriate advice.
It's not just about reducing your intake of sugary foods Grahammilne1994. Carbohydrsates convert to glucose in the body. Try to reduce your intake of the bad carbs, potatoes, white bread, rice and pasta and watch how much veg and fruit you eat as they are usually moderate/high in carbs. Many of us on this site eat very low levels of carbs and get our energy by eating fat. I know it flies in the face of medical advice to eat a lot of fat, but that advice is gradually changing. Many of us believe the evidence that carbs are the real enemy not fat. Good luck.So got a call last week from my doctor's surgery with my latest HBA1C results saying that it had increased from 55 (my previous result before this one) to 75 and have an appointment tomorrow to discuss this I am quite a bit nervous about what tomorrow will entail.
Well thanks for that this was more informal than the information I was given from either my dietician or my current doctorIt's not just about reducing your intake of sugary foods Grahammilne1994. Carbohydrsates convert to glucose in the body. Try to reduce your intake of the bad carbs, potatoes, white bread, rice and pasta and watch how much veg and fruit you eat as they are usually moderate/high in carbs. Many of us on this site eat very low levels of carbs and get our energy by eating fat. I know it flies in the face of medical advice to eat a lot of fat, but that advice is gradually changing. Many of us believe the evidence that carbs are the real enemy not fat. Good luck.
So when you say far do you mean like meats and stuff? Cause none of my medical specialists gave me a list of things I should be eating or even give recommendationsIt's not just about reducing your intake of sugary foods Grahammilne1994. Carbohydrsates convert to glucose in the body. Try to reduce your intake of the bad carbs, potatoes, white bread, rice and pasta and watch how much veg and fruit you eat as they are usually moderate/high in carbs. Many of us on this site eat very low levels of carbs and get our energy by eating fat. I know it flies in the face of medical advice to eat a lot of fat, but that advice is gradually changing. Many of us believe the evidence that carbs are the real enemy not fat. Good luck.
Fat*So when you say far do you mean like meats and stuff? Cause none of my medical specialists gave me a list of things I should be eating or even give recommendations
Meat has very low or zero carbs. Fish is very good. Cheese, cream, salads nuts and seeds are excellent. I'm afraid that the NHS still advise T2 diabetics to eat a balanced diet with around 60% of the diet comprised of good carbs like wholemeal bread, brown rice and pasts. If you haven't got one already buy a BG test machine. The Codefree one costs around £25 on Ebay and the test strips are 18 each.Test yourself before a meal and again an hour and then two hours after your first bite. Try different foods and test after each. You will soon find what is good and bad for you and you can then reduce the number of tests you do. The NHS will tell you that eating very low levels of carbs is bad for your health. Many on this site, myself included, think this is nonsense. I eat practically no carbs and quite a lot of fat (a mix of fish plant based fats such as avocados, olive oil and oily fish and saturated fat from meat and dairy). My health is better than it has been in years and I now have normal range BG levels. We are all different and that is why testing is so important. Don't forget to exercise. When your muscles work they burn glucose without the need for insulin. Regular exercise is essential.So when you say far do you mean like meats and stuff? Cause none of my medical specialists gave me a list of things I should be eating or even give recommendations
That's grand thank you so much for the insight and what to do glad I found this app and I have a BG testing machine so I'll give what you've said a tryMeat has very low or zero carbs. Fish is very good. Cheese, cream, salads nuts and seeds are excellent. I'm afraid that the NHS still advise T2 diabetics to eat a balanced diet with around 60% of the diet comprised of good carbs like wholemeal bread, brown rice and pasts. If you haven't got one already buy a BG test machine. The Codefree one costs around £25 on Ebay and the test strips are 18 each.Test yourself before a meal and again an hour and then two hours after your first bite. Try different foods and test after each. You will soon find what is good and bad for you and you can then reduce the number of tests you do. The NHS will tell you that eating very low levels of carbs is bad for your health. Many on this site, myself included, think this is nonsense. I eat practically no carbs and quite a lot of fat (a mix of fish plant based fats such as avocados, olive oil and oily fish and saturated fat from meat and dairy). My health is better than it has been in years and I now have normal range BG levels. We are all different and that is why testing is so important. Don't forget to exercise. When your muscles work they burn glucose without the need for insulin. Regular exercise is essential.
Fantastic, but please don't forget it's a marathon, not a sprint. We all have good and bad days. Something as simple as a bit of stress or a head cold can put BG up, so try not to give up if you have a couple of bad days. The HBA1c measures average Bg over a 2-3 month period, so the odd bad day doesn't mean you have fallen off the wagon. There are some fabulous people on this site with some great ideas, so keep coming back.That's grand thank you so much for the insight and what to do glad I found this app and I have a BG testing machine so I'll give what you've said a try
I shall and once again thanks for some amazing insightFantastic, but please don't forget it's a marathon, not a sprint. We all have good and bad days. Something as simple as a bit of stress or a head cold can put BG up, so try not to give up if you have a couple of bad days. The HBA1c measures average Bg over a 2-3 month period, so the odd bad day doesn't mean you have fallen off the wagon. There are some fabulous people on this site with some great ideas, so keep coming back.
Hi there any chance you can guide me to that as I use the mobile app and can't seem to find that thanks
I was taking 1 1MG Metformin morning and night but that's changed as my doctor has told me to double the dosage so it's now 2 in morning and 2 at teatime
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