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Sirmione said:
One but of advice not yet given is buy a blood glucose meter ... and test on waking and then before and two hours after a meal.
It is also important to log your results to spot general trends.
When buying a meter check the costs of replacement test strips out before you buy, most meters are sold cheap or even given away as the companies make more money from selling the strips. I have a few makes and types of meter but the cheap and cheerful Codefree SD currently has the cheapest running costs. Amazon is a good source for these. Blood glucose meters are not super accurate but they are a good general indication of what is happening.

Now 6 months after diagnosis I can say it took me nearly 5 months to get decent control of my Blood Glucose Level, In the early days don't be too alarmed if you get sudden spikes in your meter readings, managing Type 2 Diabetes is a learning experience, you learn about your food, your learn about your medication you learn about your body.
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Thanks about the advice on the meter. My GP said that the diabetes nurse will probably give me one tomorrow.
 
For me the low carb higer fats and good oils diet was the turning point.
A good guide is any veg that grows above ground is generally healthier option for the diabetic than one that grows below.
 
Hi
I know its difficult to get your head around all the information in the early days, especially the diet advise for low carb healthy fats (we have been told for over 20 years to eat low fat so it will take a while to be de-programmed).

With regards to travel insurance, try some 'standard' rather than specialist companies, a few weeks ago I did a shopping around day for insurance for holiday to USA. For 3 of us - all with pre-existing conditions a number of the specialist companies for pre-existing or mature travellers quoted ridiculous prices! I bought insurance from Sainsburys bank, they didn't charge extra for Diabetes if you are not on insulin and haven't had a hospital admission for diabetes in last years.

Keep posting on the forum, ask any questions you want no matter how small, this site is great for trying to make the learning curve easier.
 
Scimama said:
Hi
I know its difficult to get your head around all the information in the early days, especially the diet advise for low carb healthy fats (we have been told for over 20 years to eat low fat so it will take a while to be de-programmed).

With regards to travel insurance, try some 'standard' rather than specialist companies, a few weeks ago I did a shopping around day for insurance for holiday to USA. For 3 of us - all with pre-existing conditions a number of the specialist companies for pre-existing or mature travellers quoted ridiculous prices! I bought insurance from Sainsburys bank, they didn't charge extra for Diabetes if you are not on insulin and haven't had a hospital admission for diabetes in last years.

Keep posting on the forum, ask any questions you want no matter how small, this site is great for trying to make the learning curve easier.
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Thanks for replying. Had my first meeting with the practice diabetes nurse. BG 15.2 today and lost about 6ib in weight since last Friday. With regards to diet, I already eat a Mediterranean diet. It will be a case of manging the portions of the types of food eaten. Felt so much better getting the rest of my results. Kidneys ok, blood pressure ok. Cholesterol is up, but I know I have a fatty liver.
Still ridiculous prices for insurance.
 
We use LV for travel and also car insurance, for travel insurance, For anyone with a significant health issues or reaching the age of 70 an annual travel policy is the only option. The levels of travel cover can be chosen to suit your needs.
 
Sirmione said:
We use LV for travel and also car insurance, for travel insurance, For anyone with a significant health issues or reaching the age of 70 an annual travel policy is the only option. The levels of travel cover can be chosen to suit your needs.
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Will look at LV, thanks.
 
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