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<blockquote data-quote="HSSS" data-source="post: 2217011" data-attributes="member: 480869"><p>Be very careful with slimming world. They push “free” foods in the for of carbs that will do your blood glucose levels and weight loss no favours at all as a type 2. </p><p></p><p>Have you considered low carb as an alternative that works really well for type 2. It is often the easiest and most sustainable form of weight loss. Other conditions often improve including but not limited to blood pressure, joint pain, inflammation, and despite the dire warnings of the last few decades it improves cholesterol for most, yes improves cholesterol. Some jump right on it, others edge their toes in a bit at a time. </p><p></p><p>Try clicking these links for more detailed explanations that are well worth readings. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.26870/" target="_blank">http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.26870/</a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog/jokalsbeek.401801/" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog/jokalsbeek.401801/</a> for info including low carb made simple</p><p></p><p>And <a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/success-stories-and-testimonials.43/" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/success-stories-and-testimonials.43/</a> to show it really works and for motivation</p><p></p><p>also <a href="https://www.dietdoctor.com/" target="_blank">https://www.dietdoctor.com/</a> for more food ideas and general info of carb content of foods. Excellent site and first port of call for many getting their head round low carb. </p><p></p><p>Lots of other websites for recipes out there too. Just use the term low carb or keto with whatever you fancy.</p><p></p><p>Also it’s very important to be able to check for yourself what’s happening so you can make the necessary adjustments day to day and meal by meal rather than wait 3, 6 or even 12 months and then have no idea what had what effect. It also helps keep an eye out that any meds are working appropriately not too much or too little. Getting a blood glucose meter is the only way to do this (no matter what contradictory advice you may have heard - it’s usually budget based rather than anything more scientific). Test before a meal and 2hrs later hoping for a rise of 2mmol or less. More and the carbs eaten were too many! Please ask if you want any guidance on this. </p><p></p><p></p><p>IMPORTANT FOR ANYONE ON DIABETIC MEDS (other than metformin): if you lower your carbs then any glucose lowering meds or insulin increasing meds may need to be adjusted accordingly to make sure you aren’t taking more than your new diet requires. It can cause a hypo if you have more gliclazide or insulin etc than your new carb intake requires. (This is not a concern for metformin on its own). Keep a very close eye on your numbers and do this with your dr’s knowledge so they can reduce medication accordingly. Please don’t be put off by an ill informed out dated rubbishing of low carb diets or being told you should eat carbs to match meds, it should be the other way around. Low carb is endorsed by the NHS and the ADA as an effective method of control, even if the practice staff don’t realise that yet.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HSSS, post: 2217011, member: 480869"] Be very careful with slimming world. They push “free” foods in the for of carbs that will do your blood glucose levels and weight loss no favours at all as a type 2. Have you considered low carb as an alternative that works really well for type 2. It is often the easiest and most sustainable form of weight loss. Other conditions often improve including but not limited to blood pressure, joint pain, inflammation, and despite the dire warnings of the last few decades it improves cholesterol for most, yes improves cholesterol. Some jump right on it, others edge their toes in a bit at a time. Try clicking these links for more detailed explanations that are well worth readings. [URL]http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.26870/[/URL] [URL]https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog/jokalsbeek.401801/[/URL] for info including low carb made simple And [URL]https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/success-stories-and-testimonials.43/[/URL] to show it really works and for motivation also [URL]https://www.dietdoctor.com/[/URL] for more food ideas and general info of carb content of foods. Excellent site and first port of call for many getting their head round low carb. Lots of other websites for recipes out there too. Just use the term low carb or keto with whatever you fancy. Also it’s very important to be able to check for yourself what’s happening so you can make the necessary adjustments day to day and meal by meal rather than wait 3, 6 or even 12 months and then have no idea what had what effect. It also helps keep an eye out that any meds are working appropriately not too much or too little. Getting a blood glucose meter is the only way to do this (no matter what contradictory advice you may have heard - it’s usually budget based rather than anything more scientific). Test before a meal and 2hrs later hoping for a rise of 2mmol or less. More and the carbs eaten were too many! Please ask if you want any guidance on this. IMPORTANT FOR ANYONE ON DIABETIC MEDS (other than metformin): if you lower your carbs then any glucose lowering meds or insulin increasing meds may need to be adjusted accordingly to make sure you aren’t taking more than your new diet requires. It can cause a hypo if you have more gliclazide or insulin etc than your new carb intake requires. (This is not a concern for metformin on its own). Keep a very close eye on your numbers and do this with your dr’s knowledge so they can reduce medication accordingly. Please don’t be put off by an ill informed out dated rubbishing of low carb diets or being told you should eat carbs to match meds, it should be the other way around. Low carb is endorsed by the NHS and the ADA as an effective method of control, even if the practice staff don’t realise that yet. [/QUOTE]
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