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<blockquote data-quote="Bluetit1802" data-source="post: 1585407" data-attributes="member: 94045"><p>Hi and welcome,</p><p></p><p>[USER=32394]@catapillar[/USER] is correct when she says there are plenty of slim people with type 2 diabetes. (and plenty of fat people without it). Genetics play a large role, and if your mum has type 2, that could be the connection. I hope your doctor is doing all the relevant tests that may confirm one way or the other which type you are. Perhaps you could check about this?</p><p></p><p>Well done to your wife for finding that book and for starting you off on the right path, and well done for your progress on weight loss and waist measurement. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> You have found the right forum for all the help, advice and support you need.</p><p></p><p>Good also that they are giving you a meter - but you may find yourself buying one as no doubt the meter you are given will have expensive test strips and your prescription for strips will be inadequate. However, that is for the future. Whatever they teach you about using a meter, you must use it to help you learn which your personal danger foods are. This involves testing before eating and 2 hours after first bite, looking at the rise from before to after and trying to keep this under 2mmol/l, preferably a lot less. More than that and there are too many carbs in that meal. Keeping a food diary including portion sizes is an excellent way to learn. You can record your levels alongside and watch for patterns, then you can reduce some carb portion sizes or eliminate some. I doubt very much "they" will tell you this as the NHS hasn't grasped the concept yet.</p><p></p><p>Good luck, ask as many questions as you like, and read as much as you can.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluetit1802, post: 1585407, member: 94045"] Hi and welcome, [USER=32394]@catapillar[/USER] is correct when she says there are plenty of slim people with type 2 diabetes. (and plenty of fat people without it). Genetics play a large role, and if your mum has type 2, that could be the connection. I hope your doctor is doing all the relevant tests that may confirm one way or the other which type you are. Perhaps you could check about this? Well done to your wife for finding that book and for starting you off on the right path, and well done for your progress on weight loss and waist measurement. :) You have found the right forum for all the help, advice and support you need. Good also that they are giving you a meter - but you may find yourself buying one as no doubt the meter you are given will have expensive test strips and your prescription for strips will be inadequate. However, that is for the future. Whatever they teach you about using a meter, you must use it to help you learn which your personal danger foods are. This involves testing before eating and 2 hours after first bite, looking at the rise from before to after and trying to keep this under 2mmol/l, preferably a lot less. More than that and there are too many carbs in that meal. Keeping a food diary including portion sizes is an excellent way to learn. You can record your levels alongside and watch for patterns, then you can reduce some carb portion sizes or eliminate some. I doubt very much "they" will tell you this as the NHS hasn't grasped the concept yet. Good luck, ask as many questions as you like, and read as much as you can. [/QUOTE]
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