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<blockquote data-quote="Hazehkm" data-source="post: 407200" data-attributes="member: 76884"><p>Thanks for the posts everyone.</p><p></p><p>So today I had my appointment and was confirmed T2. However, I'm feeling really good because the person I saw was really impressed with what I've done so far - ie. just under 2 stone weight loss, healthy fresh diet, exercise etc... and she really listened when I said I'd done research and was keen to continue with the low carb diet as I knew lots of people were having success with it. Fair play to her, she seemed to understand it and was happy for me to get my nutrients etc from veggies, protein etc... and certainly didn't push me to eat starchy carbs etc. She was delighted with the changes I'd made so far and my attitude towards it all. I found her supportive and encouraging rather than someone just sitting there dictating to me what I've to eat from some NHS diet sheet. In fact she went out of her way to tell me I shouldn't beat myself up over it, that genetics play a huge part, and that she has patients who are personal trainers and haven't had an overweight day in their lives... she really did go out of her way to make me feel okay about the whole thing.</p><p></p><p>Anyway - she agreed with my course of action ie. to continue with my diet and exercise for the time being, and she's going to check my bloods in about 3 months time to see if it's helped. She went so far as to say that if it brings it under control then she sees no reason why I can't continue with that lifestyle and enjoy the occasional treat in moderation, and she wouldn't look to put me on meds unless my bloods indicate that they are necessary.</p><p></p><p>So really, I'm thrilled, and I'm SO motivated to do everything I can to bring this under control myself. If I still need meds despite my best efforts, then that's a different story and I accept that, but I'm delighted that I've got the chance to see if my lifestyle changes make the difference first before I start popping pills. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hazehkm, post: 407200, member: 76884"] Thanks for the posts everyone. So today I had my appointment and was confirmed T2. However, I'm feeling really good because the person I saw was really impressed with what I've done so far - ie. just under 2 stone weight loss, healthy fresh diet, exercise etc... and she really listened when I said I'd done research and was keen to continue with the low carb diet as I knew lots of people were having success with it. Fair play to her, she seemed to understand it and was happy for me to get my nutrients etc from veggies, protein etc... and certainly didn't push me to eat starchy carbs etc. She was delighted with the changes I'd made so far and my attitude towards it all. I found her supportive and encouraging rather than someone just sitting there dictating to me what I've to eat from some NHS diet sheet. In fact she went out of her way to tell me I shouldn't beat myself up over it, that genetics play a huge part, and that she has patients who are personal trainers and haven't had an overweight day in their lives... she really did go out of her way to make me feel okay about the whole thing. Anyway - she agreed with my course of action ie. to continue with my diet and exercise for the time being, and she's going to check my bloods in about 3 months time to see if it's helped. She went so far as to say that if it brings it under control then she sees no reason why I can't continue with that lifestyle and enjoy the occasional treat in moderation, and she wouldn't look to put me on meds unless my bloods indicate that they are necessary. So really, I'm thrilled, and I'm SO motivated to do everything I can to bring this under control myself. If I still need meds despite my best efforts, then that's a different story and I accept that, but I'm delighted that I've got the chance to see if my lifestyle changes make the difference first before I start popping pills. :D [/QUOTE]
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