Hi, I was diagnosed with type 2 in 2017 and am new to the forum. So far I have managed (sometimes better than others) my blood sugars through diet and exercise. I'm struggling a bit at the moment with motivation and my last HBA1c was 63 which is the highest since diagnosis (I started at 103). It is usually around the 50 mark. I'm also struggling but also with finding information that relates to my situation. My BMI is low (around 20 but sometimes lower) and always has been and the drs aren't even sure why I developed diabetes. It was after having a child but no gestational diabetes present. Whenever I look for information or support it is either for people who are on medication or about weight loss and while I understand that there are a lot of people out there who that is relevant for, it isn't for me and this can get me quite down if I'm honest. I feel a bit alone in this and as I'm not on medication I don't get much support from the drs either, just 6 monthly blood test. They have been great but I just don't get any specialist input so not sure where to go next. Any advice, signposting, stories would be most appreciated. It's more to get ideas and motivation to ge me back on track or even below that 48 mark!!
Type 2, diet and exercise only low BMI
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Foz, I am T2, disgnosed at an HbA1c or 73 in 2013, and in remission since 2014. I am fortunate that I haven't had too many issues sticking to a protein focused diet, with veg, salads and a modest amount of fruit. I have never taken any medication for diabetes.
When diagnosed, I don't know what my BMI was because I hadn't weighed myself for a long time, and wasn't weighed by the GP, but I now run between 18 and 20, so I'm trim.
One things I will shout it that you don't have to be carrying excess weight to develop T2 and some folks can run extremely overweight yet not develop diabetes. Stereotypes are really not useful and indeed can be extremely harmful when applied - especially by health care professionals.
What are the specific challenges you feel you have?
I am unmedicated and have a very low bmi (18). I have pancreatic issues and my damaged pancreas is the cause of my diabetes. I, and this is not advice, eat a carnivore diet (or very close to it) with zero to five carbs a day to keep my blood sugars as low as possible. I also exercise daily….i lift weights, do yoga, and walk at least 10,000 steps a day. To maintain weight I eat fat and protein heavy meals and never, ever count calories.
That’s what I do. Is it right ….who knows, but it works for me. You must do what works for you. Wear a CGM if you can so you know how your body reacts to food.
That’s what I do. Is it right ….who knows, but it works for me. You must do what works for you. Wear a CGM if you can so you know how your body reacts to food.
