Just joined, but long-standing T2 diabetic

[Rosie9876]

I've been a Type 2 diabetic for many years, without really understanding the implications. According to my BMI, I've never been obese, or even very overweight. No side-effects were diagnosed - although I did have them - so I gave up sugar and otherwise let it slide.

It was only when surgery was cancelled due to high HbA1c a few months ago that I looked into it seriously. So now I'm a newbie here, on a journey to abate and maybe even reverse my diabetes. So hi and thank you kind people for sharing your experiences. Let's put an end to this needless epidemic

 

[JoKalsbeek]

Hi @Rosie9876 , and welcome

You're in the right place for support, that's for sure. I'm sorry about the surgery being cancelled, but hopefully you'll lower your HbA1c soon and get rescheduled. For me, going low carb made all the difference. For me it was mostly a ketogenic diet that worked best, somewhere around 20 grams of carbs a day, but for you it might be 40, or 80... You never know until you start measuring blood glucose and see what fits you. https://josekalsbeek.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-nutritional-thingy.html might help some, but there's more than one way to tackle this, so... If you have questions, throw them out there: usually someone around with answers/guesses/ideas.
Hugs,
Jo

 

[VashtiB]

Hello and welcome @Rosie9876

Completely agree with @JoKalsbeek that you're in the right place for support. I really encourage you to read the link she posted. I found it really really helpful when I was first diagnosed. There's a lot more information around but that link is a really great introduction to it all.

If you don't already have a meter I recommend that be one of the first things you do. It is completely independent and will give you information so you can make choices based on how different foods affect your levels.

Good luck and welcome