Hello all
What a great forum here very informative. Just trying t get my head around this type 2 diagnosis i got just after xmas by text can you imagine was very disappointing and has made me very anxious if not typically proactive which i am albeit late you may say lol. im 40 both parents type 2 diabetes but under control so i like to think that its not so simple to blame myself but its a multi factered scenario.
Anyhow best to focus on future and not past. Got shock still to hear i had it with hbac1 65/70. I suppose could be alot higher but had symptoms such as fatigue thirst and couldnt actually loose weight. Am trying so hard now to drop it asap. have cut pasta, refined carbs, suagr, chocolates, bread , processed foods ( i was big fan of breaded chicken in m n s little did i know) an eating low carb circa 70g a day with lots of eggs, chicken fish and broccoli. Surprised feeling much better last few weeks and more energy to do my daily walks which i now do. I have lost 15 kg in 9 weeks (124kg to 109 kg) so im hopeful i may be pre diabetic levels in few weeks at next hbac1 do you think its possible? i recently started kinda low cal diet too eating roughly 1000-1100 cals a day and its not too bad and im not so hungry. i earlier used exante meal replacements with a light meal in evening but am now eating more low carb food as i prefer it albeit still quite low cal.
However last few weeks i find my feet are cold nearly all the time except when in bed under duvet but even then i get sensations and generally feel more aware of my actual circulation in my legs, feet an arms but i could just be anxious here, its quite unnerving but im hoping it may be due to low cals, low carbs and lower metabolism combo and will resolve?anyone had similar issues or tips to address? i been to podiatrist twice and feet were fine re circulation and nerve/sensation tests and other stuff and earlier tingling i had and soreness seems to have mostly gone after i took supplements and my blood levels have dropped alot in last few weeks. I aware circulation and sensation are key with feet but its mostly a cold feeling on toes and soles at mo that are bothering me. im just hoping feet will clear up and otherwise i would be in good form. Any people had similar issues re feet or side effects from low carb/low cals diets?
i sometimes meter test and can get 5.2 to 6 often on waking and up to 5s and low 6s two hrs after eating which i think is progress? Any thoughts you may have from your expedience would be great as it feels like a year but its 9 weeks and i think im doing ok but happy to adapt on your much better and informed advice which i really appreciate. I already have blood request for full bloods ready to go but i think ill wait another three weeks before i do new hbac1 test?.
My Dr responds fast but its super hard doing things by email and never discussing anything in person. Generally feel fine but would love to sort my cold feet out as its making me anxious and i can crack on with low carb diet more exercise and trying to get hbac1 down asap.
Any thoughts? here people would be super. Thanks
Paul 40 yrs old HBAC DIAGNOSED Dec 2020 65/70 low carb diet and low cal (circa 1000 cals a day, 70 g carbs) at mo daily exercise loss 15 kg to date hopeful for lower HBAC1 AT NEXT REVIEW
What a great forum here very informative. Just trying t get my head around this type 2 diagnosis i got just after xmas by text can you imagine was very disappointing and has made me very anxious if not typically proactive which i am albeit late you may say lol. im 40 both parents type 2 diabetes but under control so i like to think that its not so simple to blame myself but its a multi factered scenario.
Anyhow best to focus on future and not past. Got shock still to hear i had it with hbac1 65/70. I suppose could be alot higher but had symptoms such as fatigue thirst and couldnt actually loose weight. Am trying so hard now to drop it asap. have cut pasta, refined carbs, suagr, chocolates, bread , processed foods ( i was big fan of breaded chicken in m n s little did i know) an eating low carb circa 70g a day with lots of eggs, chicken fish and broccoli. Surprised feeling much better last few weeks and more energy to do my daily walks which i now do. I have lost 15 kg in 9 weeks (124kg to 109 kg) so im hopeful i may be pre diabetic levels in few weeks at next hbac1 do you think its possible? i recently started kinda low cal diet too eating roughly 1000-1100 cals a day and its not too bad and im not so hungry. i earlier used exante meal replacements with a light meal in evening but am now eating more low carb food as i prefer it albeit still quite low cal.
However last few weeks i find my feet are cold nearly all the time except when in bed under duvet but even then i get sensations and generally feel more aware of my actual circulation in my legs, feet an arms but i could just be anxious here, its quite unnerving but im hoping it may be due to low cals, low carbs and lower metabolism combo and will resolve?anyone had similar issues or tips to address? i been to podiatrist twice and feet were fine re circulation and nerve/sensation tests and other stuff and earlier tingling i had and soreness seems to have mostly gone after i took supplements and my blood levels have dropped alot in last few weeks. I aware circulation and sensation are key with feet but its mostly a cold feeling on toes and soles at mo that are bothering me. im just hoping feet will clear up and otherwise i would be in good form. Any people had similar issues re feet or side effects from low carb/low cals diets?
i sometimes meter test and can get 5.2 to 6 often on waking and up to 5s and low 6s two hrs after eating which i think is progress? Any thoughts you may have from your expedience would be great as it feels like a year but its 9 weeks and i think im doing ok but happy to adapt on your much better and informed advice which i really appreciate. I already have blood request for full bloods ready to go but i think ill wait another three weeks before i do new hbac1 test?.
My Dr responds fast but its super hard doing things by email and never discussing anything in person. Generally feel fine but would love to sort my cold feet out as its making me anxious and i can crack on with low carb diet more exercise and trying to get hbac1 down asap.
Any thoughts? here people would be super. Thanks
Paul 40 yrs old HBAC DIAGNOSED Dec 2020 65/70 low carb diet and low cal (circa 1000 cals a day, 70 g carbs) at mo daily exercise loss 15 kg to date hopeful for lower HBAC1 AT NEXT REVIEW
