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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
- Dislikes
- Stuck up people. People who do not care about others. Racists. Intolerant people. Tories.
Hi everyone
I am 73 years old and live in a small peaceful village near Salisbury with my husband and 40 year old son. We have a 1½ acre garden and despite having a spinal disability and osteoarthritis, I enjoy growing my own fruit and vegetables and tending to my flower beds. I have a large greenhouse in which I grow chillies, peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers. I never get round to weeding all the beds but at the same time, having a large garden does keep me going.
I was diagnosed Type 2 in March 2014 and since then have followed a low carb high fat diet. I have managed to keep my HbA1c around 50 and still have a few treats now and again. My GP is happy with that and I do not take any medication for my diabetes.
I enjoy going out for meals and also having friends and family joining us at home for meals and a few glasses of wine. We often eat in our summerhouse or on the patio outside it, where we can enjoy the garden and the numerous birds that live within it. We have a 20 year old caravan which we tow all over the UK. We used to go to France but my husband has a few health problems so we now prefer to stay in this country where he has access to A&E if necessary. In November I started going to a pub quiz evening with my son and really enjoy it. I hate the winter with its dark mornings and evenings but at least the quiz gives me something to look forward to.
I am 73 years old and live in a small peaceful village near Salisbury with my husband and 40 year old son. We have a 1½ acre garden and despite having a spinal disability and osteoarthritis, I enjoy growing my own fruit and vegetables and tending to my flower beds. I have a large greenhouse in which I grow chillies, peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers. I never get round to weeding all the beds but at the same time, having a large garden does keep me going.
I was diagnosed Type 2 in March 2014 and since then have followed a low carb high fat diet. I have managed to keep my HbA1c around 50 and still have a few treats now and again. My GP is happy with that and I do not take any medication for my diabetes.
I enjoy going out for meals and also having friends and family joining us at home for meals and a few glasses of wine. We often eat in our summerhouse or on the patio outside it, where we can enjoy the garden and the numerous birds that live within it. We have a 20 year old caravan which we tow all over the UK. We used to go to France but my husband has a few health problems so we now prefer to stay in this country where he has access to A&E if necessary. In November I started going to a pub quiz evening with my son and really enjoy it. I hate the winter with its dark mornings and evenings but at least the quiz gives me something to look forward to.