New diagnosis as type 2 Hba1c test 104 and in shock

Sometimes it seems like that. There is quite a variation in circumstances. Some are Type 1, some Type 2 and some other variants all requiring different approaches. For me at least I still don't understand why T1 and T2 are both categorised as diabetes when the two conditions are quite different. Despite that, the underlying theme is mostly similar. That is, Carbohydrates are not good for us. That really leaves only fats and proteins for our energy needs.

 

@Andy_J , Small tip when it comes to contradictory advice: If something seems like a thing you want to try, use your meter when you do. It won't try to sell you on some diet or dogma, it'll just tell you whether it works for you or not. The internet is full of opinions, actual experts, botched/biased research and bona fide whackjobs, so.... Trust the meter.

 

Try double cream maybe? Fewer carbs.. or lactofree milk has almost half the carb content of regular milk.

 

I felt sane in March 20 when cut out all sugar and went low carbish I was sweating shaking ie like someone going cold turkey it goes after two weeks or so u will loose weight sugar is nasty stuff when gone u will feel healthier have more energy etc I cut out biscuit cakes sugar in tea etc also cut out pasta bread potatoes as much as possible I started walk 1 hour every day briskly and also cycling I am 47 now in end of June feel better ac1 due soon on metoformin x 3 my bs is normally 5.5 ish hopefully ac1 will have dropped from 90 it was in March 20 try not to stress worry etc you will be fine also great support on here smile now and have drink I just had tea no sugar of course ...I occasionally have shreded wheat only one in milk mind u

 

We learn as we go internet makes u panic when there no need too...

 

Omelette r good

 

What are you currently eating? You're still pretty high, but you're only just getting started. Your liver needs some time to get clued in, and it is always slow on the uptake, and quick on the glucose dump. Fasting blood glucose is the last to come down anyway. (Could be weeks, could be 6 months. A looooong time). That's why it's usually more motivating to see changes in pre and post prandial, because those show more immediate progress, on top of being more informative about the meals themselves. You are seeing a difference, it is going down, slowly.... So you're on the right track.

 

I was diagnosed type 2 (satisfactory c-pep, neg antibodies) with a1c of 107 in March. Initially put on insulin but now just take metformin. I’m 31 and weigh 15 and a half stone.

Changed my diet completely so I eat a lot of meat and more fat now. Have about 80g carbs a day maybe less and I’ve gotten my fasted blood sugar down to 5.5 every day and I rarely have a post pandrial reading of above 6.8. Lost 3 stone since diagnosis.

It can be done mate and I the occasional treat is fine but don’t go eating your old diet every day again. I had an ice cream down the seaside yesterday and my reading was 4.7 two hours after so there is a balance to be had.

 

brewbags? do you mean the bags the teas come in? if so what about clipper teas, their bags are supposed to be natural and they are in all the major supermarkets and most health shops?

 

I was speaking specifically of cold brew infusion bags. Some are plastic and some are more eco friendly.

 

You're doing good. A few years since diagnosis for me but from memory mine took a good few months to come down to consistent normal readings. Low carbs and losing weight were the biggest factors. Mine was 22.5 at diagnosis and fasting was 15.5 and checking my old spreadsheet it took four months to get to the point where I was under 6 before meals and under 8 2 hours later. Also lost 18kg in 9 months starting at 107kg down to 89kg. Today, low 5s before meals and high 6s to low 7s 2 hours later on less than 20g of carbs per meal. Hang in there.

 

I don't have much help to offer as I'm still very new to this all. Just wanted to say I empathize with how **** it is dealing with the cravings!

 

You’re doing great. An unusual 4 can feel **** because your simply not used to it. With time lower numbers will feel more normal. Whilst food is the biggest factor by far other things like stress, sleep, illness, activities all can have effects too.

We all reach different “normals”. If you’re averaging 6 after such a short time the outlook is excellent for you. 2 yrs down the line and a 15kg weight loss in the first 6 months still leaves me mid 6’s a lot, occasionally high 5’s, hb1ac low 40’s. Not as good as some but a whole lot better than I’d be without low carb for sure!

 

I hardly drink water. I normally have fanta zero sugar or tesco ginger beer. no carbs or sugar in them. my bg levels are between 4 and 5, I have to be careful because of my low range and always carry something sweet with me in case of a hypo, but there are alternatives, try a low carb diet it'd be the best thing you can do. some people do 150g a day, i do 30g or lower a day, and the food is delicious.