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<blockquote data-quote="Bluenosesol" data-source="post: 108891" data-attributes="member: 20149"><p>Hi SWSOK1,</p><p></p><p>I am a 53 yeasr old T2 diagnosed 6 months ago with a fasting BG of 13. I think you need to take advice, but the normal acceptable range for fasting BG is 4 to 7. I am a little confused that you have been diagnosed with full blown T2 with such marginal results, without confirmation via a glucose tolerance test or an HBA1C test (gives a figure of average BG over the last 8-12 weeks).</p><p></p><p>As for the pessimistic session with the nurse, the NHS are struggling to get their message across as 80% of diabetics fail to gain acceptable control and a large part of the problem is lack of commitment by the diabetics themselves, so their psychological tack is to frighten you to death in order that you will take the condition seriously (it worked for me!!!).</p><p></p><p>The 18 week wait for the dietician is diabolical!. I would strongly advise you to cut right down on carbohydrate intake, especially refined carbs - Bread, potatoes, Pasta, Rice and cereals and of course sweets, cakes, pastries etc. Read through the site and you will find lots of advice.</p><p></p><p>Most on here would advise you to test frequently 1. to ensure you are gaining control 2. to see what effects certain foods are having on your blood glucose.</p><p></p><p>For the record, I drink alcohol, but never have more than 2 pints at a social function due to the carb content, so usually drink red wine or gin and slimline tonic <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> . For a condition which requires your major organs to be nice to you, then if 6-8 pint sessions were part of your drinking agenda, then now is the time to make a change!!.</p><p></p><p>I am sure that further support will follow, so watch this space!.</p><p></p><p>Al the best Steve.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluenosesol, post: 108891, member: 20149"] Hi SWSOK1, I am a 53 yeasr old T2 diagnosed 6 months ago with a fasting BG of 13. I think you need to take advice, but the normal acceptable range for fasting BG is 4 to 7. I am a little confused that you have been diagnosed with full blown T2 with such marginal results, without confirmation via a glucose tolerance test or an HBA1C test (gives a figure of average BG over the last 8-12 weeks). As for the pessimistic session with the nurse, the NHS are struggling to get their message across as 80% of diabetics fail to gain acceptable control and a large part of the problem is lack of commitment by the diabetics themselves, so their psychological tack is to frighten you to death in order that you will take the condition seriously (it worked for me!!!). The 18 week wait for the dietician is diabolical!. I would strongly advise you to cut right down on carbohydrate intake, especially refined carbs - Bread, potatoes, Pasta, Rice and cereals and of course sweets, cakes, pastries etc. Read through the site and you will find lots of advice. Most on here would advise you to test frequently 1. to ensure you are gaining control 2. to see what effects certain foods are having on your blood glucose. For the record, I drink alcohol, but never have more than 2 pints at a social function due to the carb content, so usually drink red wine or gin and slimline tonic :D . For a condition which requires your major organs to be nice to you, then if 6-8 pint sessions were part of your drinking agenda, then now is the time to make a change!!. I am sure that further support will follow, so watch this space!. Al the best Steve. [/QUOTE]
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