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DH just been diagnosed with diabetes

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Gingster Fri 14-May-21 07:56:05

Dh has been lacking in energy , motivation and general get up and go, for the past year. He had a TIA last April 2020 and really hasn’t been right since.
Had a full blood test last week and the doc phoned to say his VitD level is down and his sugar levels are high. I’m not surprised as he has a very sweet tooth. He needs to see the nurse now for advice and diet recommendations,
Just wondering if any grans have diabetes and any dietary tips you might have. Everything seems to have sugar in it.

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Franbern Fri 14-May-21 15:30:11

In January this year I was told I was pre-diabetic. Nurse gave me i nformation on low-carb diet. TBH, I read it all and KNEW that there was no way I could totally cut out bread, pasta, rice, potatoes.
So, put myself on a normal low calorie diet. One have used over many decades and KNOW the calorific value of the sort of foods I eat, without needing to look them up.
Did change to Nimble bread and kept other carbs low, but still part of my diet.
Of course, those with Type 1 Diabetes cannot sort it out so simply with life-style and eating changes, but for type 2 we can.
Over three months I lost just over a stone in weight (which I needed), my last blood tests took me back out of the pre-diabetic range,,
Due to my mobility issues, exercise is NOT something I can do, so just have to deny myself sugar etc.

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