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Just Sam said:
Hiya

Im sam i turned 40 in November and for my birthday celebrations i went to Madness and got told i had diabetes :( Not your usual celebrations but there you go.

No history in my family at all so put down to bad diet and lack of activity. im about 2/3 stone over weight, never used to be but i packed the ciggies up after 22 years and went from a very active job to sitting down 10 hours a day, working may i add lol. So on gained the weight and in came the diabetes.

Im not 100% sure on my levels as never wrote them down but back in August i was borderline, so they left it 3 months did the ole lucozade test again, anyone else hate that stuff lol? and i was diagnosed. Given 500mg once a day but after a couple of weeks i saw an actual Dr and he said it wouldnt be doing anything for me based on my levels so upped it to 2 x 500mg a day.

First couple of days i had stomach cramps, then it calmed down. I now am too regular and cant see how anything is staying in side of me :( ( sorry if tmi)

I have made massive changes to my diet i used to have umpteen cans of pop etc and sweets/crisps and now its all gone. I may have the odd biscuit here and there or a choccie once a week. No fizzy drinks i dont drink t or coffee so no sugar, dont add sugar to any cereal and i dont bake. Hopefully these will all start making a difference.

My main problem though is still my diet, on the basis of i have been SO fussy over the years with food and have problems with it.
The only veg i like is, roasted parsnips potatoes and sweetcorn.
I dont like ANY salad at all
I try and have fruit but thats limited to what i like
I dont like peppers/onions/ and so many other things it makes it SO hard to get all my nutrients and find meals i can have that aren't going to affect me masses.

Anyway think i have rambled on enough haha, if anyone has any tips on anything especially food i would be so so grateful, its all new its all very daunting and im like the rabbit in the headlights xx
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Hi Sam and welcome I had the same problems with Metformin and also the same probs with fruit and veg! However, I am learning to like veggies and find Mediterranean veg baked in the oven to be quite palatable. Btw, I also had the same experience with giving up the cigs and changing to a more sedentary job. Think you will find the forum very helpful, I have learned loads already and I'm still fairly new. See you on the threads!
 
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Hi justsam,and welcome::)), love madness, but not the side effects of metformin::(( as you appear to be borderline diabetic) try lidls full seed rye bread os sainsburys hi- lo bread just a slice at a time and see how you go..........keep posting
 
Thanks guys. I did an.hours walking this afternoon covering 4 miles, so stepping in right direction on that. Stopped off at dr's to get my readings but i dont think she has given me right things...or i dont know what im looking at lol. The dates dont coincide with my latest results. I think on 7/11 i did the lucozade test..it says 8am -8.2 and 10am - 17.4 the other sheets say serum stuff but i dont know what im looking for.

I went to tesco and bought》
Coleslaw
Beansprouts
Turkey rashers
Mushrooms
No sugar jelly
Eggs
Bacon
Ham.

How did i do for my first attempt?
 
The shopping list looks good, so far!

What sort of serum stuff? Is it cholesterol etc.? Does it mention an HbA1c test? Weird if you didn't have this, unless you have been asked back for more tests?
 
Hi @Just Sam

So much information , so much to read about ....
Set small goals for example ...I can't comment on meat or fish , but for vegetables you might like to add herbs or spices ...something to help with the taste ...have a Google ....

You will find in time , not right away that foods that you can't eat now , you maybe able to tolerate a little of. All depends on how you tolerate your food with blood sugars ...

You don't bake, well lots of us do , I use xylitiol as a sugar substititue but there are other choices ...and baking allows you to make something nice to eat ...you won't feel left out ...Google recepies ....and look on this site as well ....you will be amazed ....

I can't say anymore because everyone has said everything and you have the information from Daisy ...

I wish you luck with your new shopping list ....best wishes kat
 
Thanks so much for your time. Immensely appreciated. Re tests the serum says things like cholestral, sodium, protein etc. There is a haemoglobin A1c test if thats the one? But it says 49(+) but this is dates when i was borderline... so i then had tests 3 montha after but i dont have results for that on these sheets....

Ty @Kat100 you are right its like being back at school and think i have my bedtime reading sorted for a while. And thanks @daisy1 you come highly recommended lol x
 
Yes, the Haemoglobin A1c is the HbA1c test, and a score of 49 isn't really borderline, it's just within the diabetic range. Over 48 is diabetic.

The sodium, protein etc will refer to your kidney (renal) and liver functions. These are important for diabetics, as are your cholesterol readings.
 
Just Sam said:
Thanks guys. I did an.hours walking this afternoon covering 4 miles, so stepping in right direction on that. Stopped off at dr's to get my readings but i dont think she has given me right things...or i dont know what im looking at lol. The dates dont coincide with my latest results. I think on 7/11 i did the lucozade test..it says 8am -8.2 and 10am - 17.4 the other sheets say serum stuff but i dont know what im looking for.

I went to tesco and bought》
Coleslaw
Beansprouts
Turkey rashers
Mushrooms
No sugar jelly
Eggs
Bacon
Ham.

How did i do for my first attempt?
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Look like an A student to me. Well done.
 
Just Sam said:
Thanks!! Gonna need to search for more though or this regime could be very boring lol
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You are doing just fine. It takes time to get your head around it all, and there is much to be confused about it. With the enthusiasm you are showing, I have no doubt that you are going to find the way to achieve good results.

Keep reading, and posting. Won't be long before you are giving advice to others yourself.
 
Just Sam said:
Thanks!! Gonna need to search for more though or this regime could be very boring lol
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Hi Sam,

Pipp is right, it's confusing, demoralizing, depressing and then things start to fall into place.

There will be some positives you will be able to take from this, won't seem like it but you will start to feel better. You will also discover some foods you never thought you would eat.

Hang in there, stay positive, speak to us on here well all help you..........

Neil
 
Forums are bloody handy places arent they lol... so friendly too! . Ive had a jar of cockles this evening.. my total carb count for the day is 30g.
 
Hi Sam & welcome.
Just cutting down the sugary stuff & drinks will go along way in bringing things under control. May I suggest talking to your GP about your food problem, if you haven't already, as dealing with this will open up a new world of foods you can enjoy to help with controlling your diabetes.
Good luck on your journey.☆
 
Just Sam said:
Forums are bloody handy places arent they lol... so friendly too! . Ive had a jar of cockles this evening.. my total carb count for the day is 30g.
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Thought you had said you had had a 'Jar of Cookies', never thought of having cockles that's a new one on me and I Iike all fish.
Not sure there is a lot of energy in cockles, but good luck.
Neil
 
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Thanks paul. I actually booked in today to see him but as usual cant get in for a month was going to ask about a meter and possibly looking into the side effects im having with metformin. I was only on one tablet a day for a week and he upped it straight away to 2. Thankyou for your support. X @daddys1 my butt would be kicked in here if i had cookies ha ha! the cockles were more of a non affecting snack i didnt fancy waiting for jelly to set..impatient red head lol

X
 
Good choice and if the cockles were in vinegar then they would lower your blood sugars.
  1. Cockle
    Bivalve
  2. A cockle is a small, edible, saltwater clam, a mollusc in the family Cardiidae. Various species of cockles live in sandy, sheltered beaches throughout the world.Wikipedia
  3. Nutrition Facts
    CockleCockle

    Amount Per 100 grams100 grams

    Calories 79
  4. % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 0.7 g1%
    Total Carbohydrate 4.7 g1%
    Protein 14 g28%
    Calcium3%Iron90%
    *Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    The nutrition and healthy facts about shellfish.
    http://www.shellfish.org.uk/files/32571SAGB cockles factsheet final lo-res.pdf
 
Just Sam said:
Thanks paul. I actually booked in today to see him but as usual cant get in for a month was going to ask about a meter and possibly looking into the side effects im having with metformin. I was only on one tablet a day for a week and he upped it straight away to 2. Thankyou for your support. X @daddys1 my butt would be kicked in here if i had cookies ha ha! the cockles were more of a non affecting snack i didnt fancy waiting for jelly to set..impatient red head lol

X
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Dont forget pork scratchings if you like them, they make a great filling snack.
Plus metformin side effects will diminish just stick with it unless they are really bad, having them after food not before or with, that worked for me.
 
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