newly diagnosed

[Alann2]

good morning everyone, I've been diagnosed earlier this year and therefore, a little confused about how I should be feeling.

I'm not scared of it, I don't see what the difference is, from what my life was like before, apart from, change of diet and restart exercising.

Am I missing something?

cheers all

Alan

 

[Outlier]

Assuming you are type2, that's basically it. It's a little more complicated for type1. Speaking of my own experience only, the diet was key and everything else fell into place easily.

 

[Dr Snoddy]

Hi Alan and welcome. What advice have you been given about changing your diet please?

 

[Alann2]

Hi Alan and welcome. What advice have you been given about changing your diet please?

cut down the calories, was something i expected. cut the types of foods, especially carbs, which i've doone, I feel so much better overall.

I'm looking at fruit and what types of food will spike my blood sugars, i've been surprised that I've been approved by the NHS to try and sort this out via diet initially, its been really good as I really want to see medication as a last resort

 

[Outlier]

I should add to my initial response that there is a world off difference between "straightforward" and "easy". The correct lifestyle advice is straightforward, but some of us find it easier than others. However it takes us personally, mutual respect is key.

 

[ianf0ster]

cut down the calories, was something i expected. cut the types of foods, especially carbs, which i've doone, I feel so much better overall.

I'm looking at fruit and what types of food will spike my blood sugars, i've been surprised that I've been approved by the NHS to try and sort this out via diet initially, its been really good as I really want to see medication as a last resort

Hi @Alann2 and welcome to the forum.
Many of us didn't consciously cut calories in order to achieve T2 remission. Cutting down on the carbs and replacing those calories lost with extra Protein and Fat was sufficient to bot lower Blood Glucose, to lose over 15% of our weight and also lower Blood Pressure (if it was high).
Most T2's in the UK are initially 'allowed' to try to reverse it by diet and lifestyle if they seem motivated. And in practice that works better then medication for many. Only those with particularly high HbA1C tend to have to battle their GP in order to stay off medication.

Why are you looking at fruit? It's quite simple, high carb fruit isn't good for us - just like any other type of carbohydrate. This means that in practice only berries and a few other low carb fruits are wort eating unless you have already checked your reaction to them using a Blood Glucose Meter.

 

[Daibell]

Hi. It's best to avoid all tropical fruits due to their high sugar content. Don't worry about Calories as they don't help. Just control the Carbs and have enough Fats and Proteins to keep you feeling full.

 

[Alann2]

Hi @Alann2 and welcome to the forum.
Many of us didn't consciously cut calories in order to achieve T2 remission. Cutting down on the carbs and replacing those calories lost with extra Protein and Fat was sufficient to bot lower Blood Glucose, to lose over 15% of our weight and also lower Blood Pressure (if it was high).
Most T2's in the UK are initially 'allowed' to try to reverse it by diet and lifestyle if they seem motivated. And in practice that works better then medication for many. Only those with particularly high HbA1C tend to have to battle their GP in order to stay off medication.

Why are you looking at fruit? It's quite simple, high carb fruit isn't good for us - just like any other type of carbohydrate. This means that in practice only berries and a few other low carb fruits are wort eating unless you have already checked your reaction to them using a Blood Glucose Meter.

thank you, I do tend to love the berries though, that would be my downfall, I've cut out pretty much all tropical fruit, miss the pineapple.

I needed to get rid of a number of calories, my diet itself wasn't the issue it was my snacking habit that was the problem on top of it....

again,

thank you

 

[Alann2]

Hi @Alann2 and welcome to the forum.
Many of us didn't consciously cut calories in order to achieve T2 remission. Cutting down on the carbs and replacing those calories lost with extra Protein and Fat was sufficient to bot lower Blood Glucose, to lose over 15% of our weight and also lower Blood Pressure (if it was high).
Most T2's in the UK are initially 'allowed' to try to reverse it by diet and lifestyle if they seem motivated. And in practice that works better then medication for many. Only those with particularly high HbA1C tend to have to battle their GP in order to stay off medication.

Why are you looking at fruit? It's quite simple, high carb fruit isn't good for us - just like any other type of carbohydrate. This means that in practice only berries and a few other low carb fruits are wort eating unless you have already checked your reaction to them using a Blood Glucose Meter.

also on another point, where are you getting all the information at the bottom of your signature from?

Thank yuou

Alan

 

[ianf0ster]

also on another point, where are you getting all the information at the bottom of your signature from?

Thank yuou

Alan

The figures at the bottom of my signature are just from my medical records. I always ask for the fullest version of the figures especially for Lipid aka Cholesterol tests since the ratios matter a good deal. I note them down so I can moitor progress and then periodically update my signature.

 

[jjraak]

cut down the calories, was something i expected. cut the types of foods, especially carbs, which i've doone, I feel so much better overall.

I'm looking at fruit and what types of food will spike my blood sugars, i've been surprised that I've been approved by the NHS to try and sort this out via diet initially, its been really good as I really want to see medication as a last resort

Hi @Alann2

Another guessing your type 2.?

When I got DX , I couldn't tell you what may calorie intake was.

Never ever dieted
But came on here after finding the usual eatwell doctors advice wasn't working for me.

8 weeks worried what to eat, so starved AND to add insult to injury, my HBA1c got worse .

Now I still can't tell You what my calorie intake is..cos I don't count em...lol

I just keep track of carbs

I aim for 50 - 60 a day

That got me down to 3 stone lighter, from a 40 waist to a 34 and back to a normal 40 HBA1c inside 6 months .

As for easy, I found it a big learning curve.

Before I just ate what I ate.

Now I give my food a lot more thought.

Meter was my guide, otherwise I'd of been blind as to the effects of oh so many foods

Since DX my Food has changed, I eat better and rarely hungry
One meal a day, and maybe one small plate earlier in day.

Wife was surprised how much I ate, yet still kept losing weight

So for some it's harder & exercise isn't always so easy.

But good to hear that for yourself, you've got a good handle on this ..it's all any of us can do.

Good luck on your journey..

 

[EllieM]

Hi @Alann2 and welcome to the forums.

I second the suggestion of the others that you get a blood glucose monitor so that you see what foods your body can and can't cope with. Some people find that they can cope with carbs better than others.

I do tend to love the berries though, that would be my downfall,

Berries tend to be relatively low carb so many T2s still eat them. Personally I love berries in Greek yogurt (the kind without added sugar) and if you use frozen berries and add a bit of cream you can end up with low carb ice cream (yum). (Having said that, I am not T2, but I still low carb because it makes my blood sugars easier to control.)