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<blockquote data-quote="Kentoldlady1" data-source="post: 1584170" data-attributes="member: 414280"><p>Hello, hope that some of the replies have helped a bit.</p><p></p><p>The reason I ask about thyroid issues is not just about weight gain, although that is part of it. Thyroid problems are often found in people with t2d and the symptoms can be very similar. Having had both diagnosed very close together I feel that an untreated thyroid problem can be very tiring. It alters mood, body temp, appetite and just about everything else we need to live a good life.</p><p>Ask for it to be checked as rates rise as we get older</p><p></p><p>In any event the diabetes needs to be tackled. I hope you have both managed to have a read around this site and seen exactly what we can do to help ourselves. Sometimes though, I know that it really feels as though it is just too much and nothing much could possibly help. But it does not matter where you start, a lot can be done in a surprisingly short time to really improve health. </p><p></p><p>Diet is the single most important change we can make. I have used a low carb, high fat diet and it has worked for me. There is a site called dietdoctor and although you pay for some of it a lot of it you can read for free.</p><p>Jason fung (look on youtube) explains how diet can make a huge difference. </p><p>This site has a great recipe section and the forums have sections on food.</p><p>However, you and your wife really need to engage with this. I see that you say she will mot keep a food diary, so does that mean you eat separately? </p><p></p><p>If your wife needs to just vent she can post on here, or one of the other sites where she can be anonymous yet share how she feels. I found carers uk very helpful, where others really understand all the love, frustration, loneliness and sheer hard work needed when caring for another adult.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with it all. Please let us know what happens for you both.x</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kentoldlady1, post: 1584170, member: 414280"] Hello, hope that some of the replies have helped a bit. The reason I ask about thyroid issues is not just about weight gain, although that is part of it. Thyroid problems are often found in people with t2d and the symptoms can be very similar. Having had both diagnosed very close together I feel that an untreated thyroid problem can be very tiring. It alters mood, body temp, appetite and just about everything else we need to live a good life. Ask for it to be checked as rates rise as we get older In any event the diabetes needs to be tackled. I hope you have both managed to have a read around this site and seen exactly what we can do to help ourselves. Sometimes though, I know that it really feels as though it is just too much and nothing much could possibly help. But it does not matter where you start, a lot can be done in a surprisingly short time to really improve health. Diet is the single most important change we can make. I have used a low carb, high fat diet and it has worked for me. There is a site called dietdoctor and although you pay for some of it a lot of it you can read for free. Jason fung (look on youtube) explains how diet can make a huge difference. This site has a great recipe section and the forums have sections on food. However, you and your wife really need to engage with this. I see that you say she will mot keep a food diary, so does that mean you eat separately? If your wife needs to just vent she can post on here, or one of the other sites where she can be anonymous yet share how she feels. I found carers uk very helpful, where others really understand all the love, frustration, loneliness and sheer hard work needed when caring for another adult. Good luck with it all. Please let us know what happens for you both.x [/QUOTE]
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