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<blockquote data-quote="xfieldok" data-source="post: 2058474" data-attributes="member: 460785"><p>Get printouts of all types your blood tests. They will help you with answers to questions you haven't thought to ask. Your HbA1c number is your starting point so far as diabetes is concerned.</p><p></p><p>I cut out virtually all carbs when diagnosed. My primary concern was to bring down my blood sugar. It's not easy at first, I kid you not. We are so conditioned to eat carbs and low fat, LCHF or keto in my case, be prepared for everything you thought you knew about dieting to be turned on its head.</p><p></p><p>It took me around 4 weeks to break through carb addiction. When it did it was a relevation. My hunger subsided, no inclination to snack. Weight loss was a by product. I suddenly found that I didn't need to hang on to the bannister going upstairs in case my knees buckled. It's not going to cure your OA but the weight loss will help you manage it better.</p><p></p><p>If mobility is a problem, don't worry about it too much. If you can manage to stand, walk just a few steps and sit back down. Do this as often as you can. Increase when you feel you can.</p><p></p><p>Spend as much time as you can reading the forum, ask as many questions as you want.</p><p></p><p>This community is second to none for support. So, welcome to the community, you couldn't have found a better place.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="xfieldok, post: 2058474, member: 460785"] Get printouts of all types your blood tests. They will help you with answers to questions you haven't thought to ask. Your HbA1c number is your starting point so far as diabetes is concerned. I cut out virtually all carbs when diagnosed. My primary concern was to bring down my blood sugar. It's not easy at first, I kid you not. We are so conditioned to eat carbs and low fat, LCHF or keto in my case, be prepared for everything you thought you knew about dieting to be turned on its head. It took me around 4 weeks to break through carb addiction. When it did it was a relevation. My hunger subsided, no inclination to snack. Weight loss was a by product. I suddenly found that I didn't need to hang on to the bannister going upstairs in case my knees buckled. It's not going to cure your OA but the weight loss will help you manage it better. If mobility is a problem, don't worry about it too much. If you can manage to stand, walk just a few steps and sit back down. Do this as often as you can. Increase when you feel you can. Spend as much time as you can reading the forum, ask as many questions as you want. This community is second to none for support. So, welcome to the community, you couldn't have found a better place. [/QUOTE]
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