Type2 newly diagnosed

[baron68]

Hy guys. After initial mix of emotions I've accepted the fact I'm diabetic 2.
Always been a big guy and over life lost weight and piled it back on umpteen times whilst drinking and eating unhealthily.Lost my father last year and that spurred me into gym and diet kick and lost over 6stone so far. Whilst feeling better for weight loss had few ailments in that year and generally 'down'which my doctor said was likely grief/stress. Long story short culminates in diagnosis 24 hr ago.The stats I remember 121. 16.2 sugar and 0.7 ketones. My blood pressure was good and all other tests ok. Took first Metformin with breakfast and been ok so far. Obviously reading about nutrition and cutting carbs and bad fat and sugar. Due back week tomorrow for checks again so will start to get numbers and Info to see if I progress etc. Any advice gratefully received and if anyone knows roughly what calorie intake I should take aim for then great?
BMI is 47 so not great but a lot better than it was. I've tried a couple of different sites and getting contradictory results.. Cheers

I am 34 years old, I am new and I was diagnosed with Type 2 last year

 

[Craigmartin]

I am 34 years old, I am new and I was diagnosed with Type 2 last year

I am 34 years old, I am new and I was diagnosed with Type 2 last year

Welcome to the forum. How have you been doing since diagnosis? I just did my second 3 month test today so will know a bit more next week.Have you kept track of your numbers and altered diet any?
I'm sure you will get good advice and support here.

 

[baron68]

Welcome to the forum. How have you been doing since diagnosis? I just did my second 3 month test today so will know a bit more next week.Have you kept track of your numbers and altered diet any?
I'm sure you will get good advice and support here.

Hi,
I was first tested for HbA1c: 7.4
The second time is 6 months after HbA1c: 6.7
The 3rd time is 6 months after HbA1c: 6.1
And I was assigned to take 1 tablet of Glucophage XR 750mg daily and 1 tablet of Rosuvastatin 20mg
Every day I exercise 60 minutes by doing light jogs
Do I need to stay on medication for the rest of my life?

 

[Craigmartin]

Hi,
I was first tested for HbA1c: 7.4
The second time is 6 months after HbA1c: 6.7
The 3rd time is 6 months after HbA1c: 6.1
And I was assigned to take 1 tablet of Glucophage XR 750mg daily and 1 tablet of Rosuvastatin 20mg
Every day I exercise 60 minutes by doing light jogs
Do I need to stay on medication for the rest of my life?

As for medication that is the realm of qualified folk but i would say on the info you've given you are doing very well?
Think id be getting appointment with GP asap and ease any uncertainty. Write down all your questions and dont leave til all addressed to your satisfaction and a plan in place for future health.

 

[Goonergal]

@baron68 your new thread is here

 

[Craigmartin]

@baron68 your new thread is here

Cheers. I didn't know anything about those meds so was not going to advise.