Muddy Cyclist
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Today was my appointment with a Diabetes Nurse, can't fault the empathy she showed me. She is a qualified Sister in our NHS practice, but she was obviously not convinced my low carb approach is going to work. She pushed Starchy Carbs and less fat, does not think I should take my blood readings as my lifestyle will sort it out before my next blood test. I thanked her but told her I would stick to my low carb high protein plan.
My HbA1c when diagnosed this month was 49, I have lost 12 Kilo and am on low carbs, the question I am struggling with is do I need to take my bloods, Doc and Nurse are saying no, members of the forums are saying yes. I realise I may have to do this later to maintain weight and see what food helps me maintain it but should I start now?
The other scary news is that I have lost feeling on the bottom of my feet and some top areas of my toes and I had not realised.
Some things lost disappear for good, seems this may be the case with the feeling in my feet, BOTHER!
My HbA1c when diagnosed this month was 49, I have lost 12 Kilo and am on low carbs, the question I am struggling with is do I need to take my bloods, Doc and Nurse are saying no, members of the forums are saying yes. I realise I may have to do this later to maintain weight and see what food helps me maintain it but should I start now?
The other scary news is that I have lost feeling on the bottom of my feet and some top areas of my toes and I had not realised.
Some things lost disappear for good, seems this may be the case with the feeling in my feet, BOTHER!