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<blockquote data-quote="LolPer" data-source="post: 968706" data-attributes="member: 206754"><p>Hi Kazz. I was diagnosed with T2 early Sept only because I volunteered for a pre diabetic research programme. I had none of the usual symptoms. I expected a negative result from my blood tests and was shocked when the results came in. Like you I was 49/7.6, and overweight with a BMI of 31.7. I knew nothing about this disease and luckily found this forum at the beginning of my own research. I read with interest the advice given by veterans on this website and give my heartfelt thanks to them as they have pointed me in the right direction and I feel that it is me in control and very positive on achieving my goals of losing weight and reducing BS readings.</p><p></p><p>I have read Blood Sugar 101 and The Diabetes Miracle and found both books to be extremely useful with lots of information for the beginner.</p><p></p><p>I started the low carb diet about 6 Weeks ago and have lost 12 pounds in weight. This is lower than I have been for more than 10 years and I have tried unsuccessfully to diet throughout that time. </p><p></p><p>I bought a meter through the forum and found it essential to establish what foods are good for me and what aren't. I also know the impact that exercise has in lowering blood sugars. I aim to achieve an hour minimum of exercise per day, mainly fast walking but I have also taken up Zumba classes.</p><p></p><p>So far I have achieved FBS reduction from a peak of 7.7 in Sept to 6.2. My pre meal BS is about 5.2 and post about 6. My BMI as at 6 Oct was down to 30.4. My HbA1c is down from 49 to 46.</p><p></p><p>My Gp has put me on statins because of a family history of heart attacks, although I am still in two minds whether or not to continue with this. After much deliberation I have decided to go on a very low dose of Metformin as this may help me with my weight loss. I can stop this medication at any time.</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure that the 5.2 diet would be good for any diabetic, or a fasting diet, as I have found that having regular small meals has helped me overcome some discomfort that I felt which I believe was due to my body getting use to the much lower than usual BS levels.</p><p></p><p>I have seen the Diabetic nurse and will be put on DESMOND the NHS programme for new diabetics. I am lucky enough to be admitted onto the Research programme which will also help me with fortnightly tuition sessions where they also check my weight etc at each session.</p><p></p><p>The NHS will not give you a meter or help with the cost of the strips, this assumes you are T2.</p><p></p><p>In short (!), you have similar readings to me and are overweight, just like me. I am 58 and female. I have achieved good results in weight loss and reduction in BS readings over 6 weeks from the low carb diet and from increasing exercise.</p><p></p><p>It was a big wake up call for me but I do believe that you can take control and move in the right direction regarding this disease. You will always have it, but I do hope to lead a relatively normal way of life within 3 months (reintroducing some Carbs but not at the same level as before) if I continue with my progress. I don't see why you can't achieve the same.</p><p></p><p>You will go through low points and I found it good to have a close friend that doesn't mind hearing all the moans and groans, and can give you support when needed. I do feel so much better in myself, due mainly to the weight loss.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps. Regards Lorraine</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LolPer, post: 968706, member: 206754"] Hi Kazz. I was diagnosed with T2 early Sept only because I volunteered for a pre diabetic research programme. I had none of the usual symptoms. I expected a negative result from my blood tests and was shocked when the results came in. Like you I was 49/7.6, and overweight with a BMI of 31.7. I knew nothing about this disease and luckily found this forum at the beginning of my own research. I read with interest the advice given by veterans on this website and give my heartfelt thanks to them as they have pointed me in the right direction and I feel that it is me in control and very positive on achieving my goals of losing weight and reducing BS readings. I have read Blood Sugar 101 and The Diabetes Miracle and found both books to be extremely useful with lots of information for the beginner. I started the low carb diet about 6 Weeks ago and have lost 12 pounds in weight. This is lower than I have been for more than 10 years and I have tried unsuccessfully to diet throughout that time. I bought a meter through the forum and found it essential to establish what foods are good for me and what aren't. I also know the impact that exercise has in lowering blood sugars. I aim to achieve an hour minimum of exercise per day, mainly fast walking but I have also taken up Zumba classes. So far I have achieved FBS reduction from a peak of 7.7 in Sept to 6.2. My pre meal BS is about 5.2 and post about 6. My BMI as at 6 Oct was down to 30.4. My HbA1c is down from 49 to 46. My Gp has put me on statins because of a family history of heart attacks, although I am still in two minds whether or not to continue with this. After much deliberation I have decided to go on a very low dose of Metformin as this may help me with my weight loss. I can stop this medication at any time. I'm not sure that the 5.2 diet would be good for any diabetic, or a fasting diet, as I have found that having regular small meals has helped me overcome some discomfort that I felt which I believe was due to my body getting use to the much lower than usual BS levels. I have seen the Diabetic nurse and will be put on DESMOND the NHS programme for new diabetics. I am lucky enough to be admitted onto the Research programme which will also help me with fortnightly tuition sessions where they also check my weight etc at each session. The NHS will not give you a meter or help with the cost of the strips, this assumes you are T2. In short (!), you have similar readings to me and are overweight, just like me. I am 58 and female. I have achieved good results in weight loss and reduction in BS readings over 6 weeks from the low carb diet and from increasing exercise. It was a big wake up call for me but I do believe that you can take control and move in the right direction regarding this disease. You will always have it, but I do hope to lead a relatively normal way of life within 3 months (reintroducing some Carbs but not at the same level as before) if I continue with my progress. I don't see why you can't achieve the same. You will go through low points and I found it good to have a close friend that doesn't mind hearing all the moans and groans, and can give you support when needed. I do feel so much better in myself, due mainly to the weight loss. Hope this helps. Regards Lorraine [/QUOTE]
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