Hi all,
I haven’t been active in forums since I was diagnosed with type 2 two and a half years ago. I do read them, but it kind of depressed me because it seemed that things were never going to improve. It was quite a shock and I didn’t really want to face it, but eventually I did. My hba1c was 7.7. At my initial diagnosis by fasting bgl was 24!! They were appalled and considered hospitalising me.
Anyway, I did the counselling and changed my diet, but not vastly. I have cut down the booze (although should do more) and vastly cut down on refined carbs. I have to say that I still eat them, but I try and do it with protein as much as possible. Low GI potatoes are great and as much as possible I use fake sugar in cooking. I have lost weight (not enough) and I feel fine.
I don’t know if this will help at all, but on Friday I received my latest hba1c results. 5.4!! My doctor is over the moon (less so about cholesterol, but that’s another story). Essentially I am asymptomatic. I am going to continue with Diabex and watch my diet. I am living an essentially normal life now. I eat a small amount of milk chocolate, low GI ice cream and the occasional naughty pastry.
Breakfast is one of these. Eggs and low fat bacon , porridge, or fruit and yoghurt plus multigrain toast with spreadable fruit. Lunch is normally multigrain sandwich with cheese, ham or whatever and/or beans of some sort. Dinner normal food, but with low GI potatoes. Desserts vary from the naughty to nice, often dried biscuits with squishy cheeses. Plus I almost only drink red wine and have cut the sweet liqueurs out altogether. Occasional cake for morning tea.
I in no way endorse this diet, just thought I would say what works for me. I have no idea – nor does the doctor – if it’s the smallish changes I made in my diet that brought my levels down. It took about 9 months before my levels gradually dropped.
I wish all of you the best. I can only imagine how hard it must be for some of you.
Helen-Edwards 3 weeks, 1 day ago.