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asrar.ali

Newbie
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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Asrar here, diagnosed with DM, initially healthcare professionals were thinking it is DM-T1 because I do not have the typical risk factors. Now diagnosed with DM-T2. Welling to learn more to about lifestyle changes and managing DM in the long run.
 
Welcome to the forum.
Just a few questions. Have you been put on any medication? Are you considering trying changes to your diet?
It would be helpful to buy a glucose meter to measure your blood sugar before and 2 hours after meals to see how your body is dealing with carbs. I used mine to understand how many carbs my body can tolerate.
T2 doesn't need to be a progressive disease that leads to serious complications, we can take control and even get into remission.
And if you choose to try low carb there are many recipes and simple swaps to help.

Basic information for Newly Diagnosed Diabetics

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