Scared to death

[ianf0ster]

Hi @Jasperleah
I haven't seen anybody post this link for you: The Nutritional Thingy. | Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community

I am/was one of the 10% or so slim Type 2 diabetics (now in remission). My remission from Type 2 D is purely due to dietary changes including Low Carb and eating fewer times per day (also called Intermittent Fasting).

While low carb is the best way for many, some people don't get on very well with it and prefer a starvation diet or bariatric surgery instead. I find it hard to understand, but they actually do. So there is no same right way for everybody.

I used to eat supposedly low fat (high 'healthy grains'). for over 10 years before my 3x bypass and then my T2D. I certainly blame the '5 a Day' and the 'healthy whole grains' for my T2D diagnosis, not so certain about my 3x bypass. But since eating Low Carb (higher fat) and High Protein my Lipid (cholesterol) ratios have much improved and I have ditched the Statins (which incidentally can also increase Blood Glucose, as can Steroids).
So don't fear traditional fat like butter and cheese, in eggs, or on bacon or in fish because it is those fats (not the 'vegetable oil') that will keep you feeling fuller for longer.

 

[WaveyDavey123]

Hey, welcome.

I came here last week or two with a dubious case myself. Still unresolved as I don't get to see a nurse until July 4th.

Lots of very helpful folks here as you've seen already I guess. For my 2p... I've bought a blood glucose meter anyway and massively reduced my carbohydrate intake. I no longer eat cereals, bread, pasta, potatoes, beans or peas (well I will eat green beans). That's pretty much it really. It's been dead easy frankly and the new diet is.. actually quite interesting. After about 2 weeks I've already lost almost a stone in weight (most of that is an initial loss of water), some old T-shirts and shirts have come out of my wardrobe that were embarrassing to wear a couple of months ago and my trousers feel.... looser.

I wish I'd got a blood glucose meter in the past anyway now. It's a really good way of monitoring and regulating what and how much you eat. Everyone should get one! :-D

 

[IanBish]

I’m a single mum to a boy who is my world and I do everything for him and have forgotten myself and my needs. I realise now in order to do right by him I need to do right by myself.

You need to look after yourself first so that you can look after others.

I started on 3 slow release metformin a day and honestly the thought of going back to that life is not something I’m prepared to do and this new drug I’ve been given is enough to scare the life out of me. I have picked up my tablets and have them unopened on top of the fridge as a little daily reminder of what’s to come if I don’t tackle this.

I had a HBA1C reading of 68, and was prescribed metformin, with no option of trying a dietary approach first. I lasted a couple of weeks, but decided to ditch them.

I’ve also always been one for a quick fix and I understand more than ever it’s a life style change that I’m going to be doing not a fad diet. I have a blood sugar reading meter that I brought myself so I shall start doing my readings.

I've come to realise that it's become a way of life. There are so many carbs everywhere, that it isn't always that easy for a beginner. And I would definitely use your meter. I got one recently, and it's becoming really handy in finding out what foods I can eat, and those I should avoid.

All the best. Like you I was scared at first but coming here, talking to people, getting good and sensible advice, helped immensely.