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Rog

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256
Location
London
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Other
Thats me through my first month as a T2 diabetic . On the plus side I have got a regular circa fasting BS around 5 and haven't had any overshoots after eating yet. To be honest I have been struggling recently after reading the complications page on this site as its more or less saying eventually I'm going to get them . I am particularly worried about my legs and feet as I keep getting funny little shooting sensations in my legs and feet. I don't smoke nor drink and am on the low carb diet which is going well, I'm probably in need of some type of buddy here who's further down the line here as my head wanders into a negative place with this . My feet leg sensations I thought might be the metformin but I don't know. Finally on excercise someone said 30 mins dog walk is enough daily , I have been doing more like an hour and thirty minutes a day and maybe that's to much for my feet. Feed back would be appreciated.
 
Hi Rog, your BS readings are fantastic and it sounds like you're doing everything right. I've not got enough experience with this business yet, but my research says that complications AREN'T a foregone conclusion if you keep your levels down. Someone more knowledgeable will be along soon, but I wanted to say well done and stick with it

Have a read of this:
http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14046702.php
 
Thanks for this link, @Alzebra! Very encouraging, and reinforcing the message that low carb (at individual levels, as defined by own meter) is the way to go
 
Great job @Rog!
You've got through the first month and you're tackling your diabetes head on.
Complications are certainly not a foregone conclusion. If you consider that carbs are what raise your blood glucose levels, you could theoretically cut them all out of your diet and you would have blood glucose levels in the normal range. (That's theoretical, but perhaps not very practical!) By managing what you eat and with regular exercise though you can basically do the same - it just takes a bit of dedication and hard work. One chap I spoke to just last week who was diagnosed only a year ago with T2D says it actually turned out to be the best thing that could have happened to him. Having conscientiously cut down carbs and increased his exercise he feels healthier and more energetic than he has in years. His blood glucose levels are back to where they should be and he is off any meds.
Stay positive - you're doing great.
I 1/2 hrs is fine (probably your feet are just unused to having a pounding!) why not mix it up too with a bit of swimming, run, cycle etc really anything that takes your fancy. Good to work up a bit of a sweat though!
For more info about diabetes and exercise, have a look here: http://www.teambloodglucose.com/TeamBG/Type_2_Basics.html
 
Thx Bebo , I might do some weights I've come down from 17.7st to 16st 6st so weight loss is going well. I'm just hoping the the damage is not to bad from my obvious diabetes before I got diagnosed. I have been taking magnesium tablets which I read due to the B6 element can cause tingling/sharp painlike symptoms in the legs and feet and toes. Your right the excessive dog walking may have added to the sore feet.
 
As someone like yourself, needed to get myself in control.
I was a bit impatient with my first months results and if it's working!
Well, let me assure, your doing fine!
As I often quote, it's a marathon not a sprint!
Things will take time, your losing weight, your feeling better, and your blood glucose levels are dropping.
You're seeing results. If you want to do more exercise, that's fine but take it easy, maybe have a smaller meal, now and then.
There is plenty of scope to what you can do, but do it nice and slow.

I wonder what your reaction will be when you plateau?
As almost you certainly will!
Don't ask yourself am I doing it right! Look at what you have achieved?

Keep up the good work!
 
Hi @Rog, sounds like you are doing great to me, and if your levels stay down, you may never ever get any complications! Re your tingly feet, my feet seemed to tingle more when I was first diagnosed, 6 months ago, but calmed down now, did wonder whether cutting carbs affected this somehow but don't know. You could always mention it to GP if you're still a bit concerned.

All the best
 
hi @Rog welcome, seems you doing everything well, i too sometimes get same feelings in my feet the tingling feeling , i did the Newcastle diet
 
Cheers Nosher,I needed that.
 
If you ever find it, let me know!
 
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