T2 Weight Gain on Insulin & Heart Disease

[janemarie71]

Hi! I’ve been t2 for 20 years and have never achieved good control of my bs. I’m in a state now - on insulin (Tresiba) and have gained 2 stone. Also, recently diagnosed with Ischaemic Heart Disease and subsequently had a heart attack.
I have no quality of life now (I’m 53). I am limited by tiredness - you know the kind I mean! Weakness in body due to another health issue. I feel like giving up now. I’m not sure I can come back from this. I just wondered if anyone is or has been in a similar situation. I’m trying to go low carb, but I’m finding it hard as I don’t really like meat.
This may sound woe is me, but it’s actually not meant to be! I am not suicidal- I’m just too tired to fight anymore x

 

[EllieM]

Hi @janemarie71 I'm so sorry you are suffering. I can't be much help unfortunately as I'm T1 but I do know that people manage to low carb successfully on vegetarian and even vegan diets.

Maybe have a look at the vegetarian forum below and see if anything takes your fancy?

Vegetarian Diet Forum

Forum for people who don't eat meat and those who would like to reduce their meat intake to discuss a vegetarian and/or vegan diet.

www.diabetes.co.uk

I hope things improve for you.

 

[janemarie71]

Hi @janemarie71 I'm so sorry you are suffering. I can't be much help unfortunately as I'm T1 but I do know that people manage to low carb successfully on vegetarian and even vegan diets.

Maybe have a look at the vegetarian forum below and see if anything takes your fancy?

Vegetarian Diet Forum

Forum for people who don't eat meat and those who would like to reduce their meat intake to discuss a vegetarian and/or vegan diet.

www.diabetes.co.uk

I hope things improve for you.

 

[janemarie71]

Hi @janemarie71 I'm so sorry you are suffering. I can't be much help unfortunately as I'm T1 but I do know that people manage to low carb successfully on vegetarian and even vegan diets.

Maybe have a look at the vegetarian forum below and see if anything takes your fancy?

Vegetarian Diet Forum

Forum for people who don't eat meat and those who would like to reduce their meat intake to discuss a vegetarian and/or vegan diet.

www.diabetes.co.uk

I hope things improve for you.

Hi @EllieM,

Thanks so much for replying. I will check out the veggie section. Thanks again x

 

[mansingh01]

Hi! I’ve been t2 for 20 years and have never achieved good control of my bs. I’m in a state now - on insulin (Tresiba) and have gained 2 stone. Also, recently diagnosed with Ischaemic Heart Disease and subsequently had a heart attack.
I have no quality of life now (I’m 53). I am limited by tiredness - you know the kind I mean! Weakness in body due to another health issue. I feel like giving up now. I’m not sure I can come back from this. I just wondered if anyone is or has been in a similar situation. I’m trying to go low carb, but I’m finding it hard as I don’t really like meat.
This may sound woe is me, but it’s actually not meant to be! I am not suicidal- I’m just too tired to fight anymore x

I find i m tired when taking insulin.