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<blockquote data-quote="Goonergal" data-source="post: 2316098" data-attributes="member: 368709"><p>It really depends on what type you’re diagnosed with and also the policy of the diagnosing doctor/practice. If type 2 then diet management is often offered as an option, or taken as a preferred route by the person being diagnosed. If you prove to be a type 2 and want to give diet control a go, that’s your choice and I’d suggest discussing it with your GP.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Best way to know is to try eating it and test your blood sugars before and after. It’s the total carbs you should be looking at, not just the ‘of which sugars’ part as all carbs turn to sugar in the blood. Personally I’d avoid the Angel Delight and pick a lower carb higher fat snack if needed. Better still, eat slightly more (quantity not carbs) with your main meals and that should help reduce your hunger.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Just to say [USER=531359]@Humminglime[/USER] if you’re diagnosed type 2, unless you’re put onto insulin or another blood glucose lowering medication (i.e not metformin) it’s highly unlikely you’ll be given a meter and testing strips by your GP. They simply don’t see the need and we therefore need to self fund. Type 2s don’t routinely attend hospital diabetes clinics and it’s likely your GP will only refer you to a consultant if they think there is a need to investigate which type you are, or if there is some other complicating factor.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goonergal, post: 2316098, member: 368709"] It really depends on what type you’re diagnosed with and also the policy of the diagnosing doctor/practice. If type 2 then diet management is often offered as an option, or taken as a preferred route by the person being diagnosed. If you prove to be a type 2 and want to give diet control a go, that’s your choice and I’d suggest discussing it with your GP. Best way to know is to try eating it and test your blood sugars before and after. It’s the total carbs you should be looking at, not just the ‘of which sugars’ part as all carbs turn to sugar in the blood. Personally I’d avoid the Angel Delight and pick a lower carb higher fat snack if needed. Better still, eat slightly more (quantity not carbs) with your main meals and that should help reduce your hunger. Just to say [USER=531359]@Humminglime[/USER] if you’re diagnosed type 2, unless you’re put onto insulin or another blood glucose lowering medication (i.e not metformin) it’s highly unlikely you’ll be given a meter and testing strips by your GP. They simply don’t see the need and we therefore need to self fund. Type 2s don’t routinely attend hospital diabetes clinics and it’s likely your GP will only refer you to a consultant if they think there is a need to investigate which type you are, or if there is some other complicating factor. [/QUOTE]
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