Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Ask A Question
Sweet spot blood levels vs lifestyle?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="m_s_h" data-source="post: 2503899" data-attributes="member: 554420"><p>Hi All,</p><p></p><p>What levels should I aim for vs lifestyle?</p><p></p><p>I was diagnosed Dec 2021. Bit of a shock given I’ve always gymmed, cycled, walked etc. I’d put on a stone when gyms closed during Covid, yet l had trained down to where BMI was bavk in normal range. Or so I thought, my body had started burning muscle and my HbA1c was 100. That said I always did like a dessert, or 3 and chocolate.</p><p></p><p>I’ve been put on metformin, made some serious diet swaps, no sugar in coffee, quit desserts, most meals weekdays low/no carb (steak/chicken veg) and morning numbers are now 6.5-7. I weigh 12 and half stone, 32 waist. I want to put muscle back on not lose more. Losing more weight to get numbers down won’t happen, I’ve not a huge amount of excess fat to lose.</p><p></p><p>I’ve had additional tests I’m type 2 (not LADA)</p><p></p><p>In some Facebook groups the aim is below 30 grams carbs daily, complete reversal</p><p></p><p>In others photos of chips/bread with loads of likes.</p><p></p><p>I have no idea where I should be aiming.</p><p></p><p>I like a few beers once a week (or used to I’ve done it twice in 4 months), I like a curry and rice, i like a 3 course meal once a week eating what I want, yet I don’t want to go blind or lose a limb.</p><p></p><p>Can I go out eat/drink once/twice a week, stick with a morning reading of 6.5-7 due to cycling/walking/gym 5 x a week and mon- Fri healthy eats, sacrifices and diet swaps. Or is 6.5-7 to high?</p><p></p><p>Or should I be going all out, sacrificing/dramatically changing my once/twice a week night out with guys, hardcore carb cut 363 days a year (birthday/Xmas) and trying to get under HbA1c of 5.6 and get off meds at all costs?</p><p></p><p>Opt a v b? Where’s the sweet spot?</p><p></p><p>Cheers</p><p></p><p>Mark</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="m_s_h, post: 2503899, member: 554420"] Hi All, What levels should I aim for vs lifestyle? I was diagnosed Dec 2021. Bit of a shock given I’ve always gymmed, cycled, walked etc. I’d put on a stone when gyms closed during Covid, yet l had trained down to where BMI was bavk in normal range. Or so I thought, my body had started burning muscle and my HbA1c was 100. That said I always did like a dessert, or 3 and chocolate. I’ve been put on metformin, made some serious diet swaps, no sugar in coffee, quit desserts, most meals weekdays low/no carb (steak/chicken veg) and morning numbers are now 6.5-7. I weigh 12 and half stone, 32 waist. I want to put muscle back on not lose more. Losing more weight to get numbers down won’t happen, I’ve not a huge amount of excess fat to lose. I’ve had additional tests I’m type 2 (not LADA) In some Facebook groups the aim is below 30 grams carbs daily, complete reversal In others photos of chips/bread with loads of likes. I have no idea where I should be aiming. I like a few beers once a week (or used to I’ve done it twice in 4 months), I like a curry and rice, i like a 3 course meal once a week eating what I want, yet I don’t want to go blind or lose a limb. Can I go out eat/drink once/twice a week, stick with a morning reading of 6.5-7 due to cycling/walking/gym 5 x a week and mon- Fri healthy eats, sacrifices and diet swaps. Or is 6.5-7 to high? Or should I be going all out, sacrificing/dramatically changing my once/twice a week night out with guys, hardcore carb cut 363 days a year (birthday/Xmas) and trying to get under HbA1c of 5.6 and get off meds at all costs? Opt a v b? Where’s the sweet spot? Cheers Mark [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Ask A Question
Sweet spot blood levels vs lifestyle?
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…