hello from scotland. type 2

Redsnapper said:

Hey pal welcome to the forum.
I was diagnosed type 2 in July and am using LCHF to great effect.
Stick around here you will learn all you need to know.
Take a look at the what have you eaten today thread and low carb recipes for inspiration.
Any questions just ask.No question is stupid.
My advice cut out the carbs they are the baddies,get a meter and test before and after meals to see which foods you can tolerate.Sadly tattie scones and haggis are out for me but steak and whisky is ok!!!
Get your test results printed out from your GP surgery.
I snack on nuts,cheese,beef jerky,berries and salami type meats.Stock up on these so you won't be tempted to eat what is bad for you.
Cheers

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pleinster said:

Hey Stuart...I was diagnosed with Type 2 this year after a transplant. I never had this when I was living in Perth & Kinross-shire - must be be connected to being out near Denny! Or...it's just how it is. Anyway, Scottish connection established alongside this no sweeties thing...as others have said, no point battering you with info...use the site..I joined about a fortnight ago and have found it extremely helpful. For now though, I'd say the three most important things are - 1] make sure whoever you see next gives you a self-testing meter (unless I've misunderstood and you already have one) and a prescription for strips coz you will use plenty; 2] keep a diary of what you eat, when you eat it and what your readings are before and two hours after eating..its the only way to get in control (and you sound the kind of guy who needs to be) - I test now about 6-8 times a day purely to establish a clear pattern (despite my doctor telling me its too much)..its my body - and can figure out what works for you personally; and 3] try a low carb diet - I have had really good results on this (having stopped my meds to see). And..eggs are totally fine...carb wise, biggest things to avoid if you can are bread, cereals and potatoes. Foods that generally help greatly are asparagus and avacado. I was given no advice beyond - "you have Type 2, here's a meter". best person to inform you is yourself..use the site/community. Good luck, mate.

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