Found out today I have Type 2 Diabetes

[rufus]

It is not the end of the world, it is just that you will have to make a lot changes in your life.

I and all of my family are diabetic. I have one niece that is not diabetic yet. When we have family get togethers, we take our problem into consideration. We scaled down the cake, because only the little kids can eat it.

It scares me to see the kids drinking soda pop like water. I know what is in store for them.

All of my aunts and uncles died early. Nobody made it past 45. Now we know why. I just wish my parents had fooled around with someone with better genetics.

Rufus

 

[EweSheep]

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Now that sounds delicious!

Whats so horrible induction period????? I will have to look up on the Barry Groves and see if that would fit my needs to ward off my Diab future and HBP and very high cholestrol (now with meds).

 

[rooster-red]

I've lived with type 1 since 1984, onset was at age 19.

It will be a lot of work on your part, but you have a good chance to control type 2 by following your Doctors advise.

My uncle beat type 2, now he only sticks to a healthy diet, no more meds.

It doesn't have to be a death sentence, just change your lifestyle.
A positive mental outlook and following Doctors orders can go a long way.

Learn everything you can about how foods react in the body, starches turn to sugars, etc..
The more you know, the better you are armed to deal with it.

 

[Wifezilla]

Induction is the 2 week period where you eat no more than 20g of carbs per day. It is VERY restrictive and can make you feel horrible (this is not so affectionately referred to as "Induction Flu"). Induction CAN be necessary for some people because it allows you to break your sugar and carb addiction. Kind of like cold turkey I guess. But I knew it was something I wouldn't stick with.

Barry Groves plan calls for less than 50g of carbs per day. The carbs you do get should be from leafy greens, nuts, cheese, and other delicious whole natural foods. Here is his website...
http://www.second-opinions.co.uk/

The man started low carbing when he was in his 30's. He is 70-something now.

Here is his book...
http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Health-Weight-Barry-Groves/dp/1905140150

Worth every penny

 

[Hen'nbiddies]

I was diagnosed borderline type 2 diabetic 5 years ago. I took the diabetes classes and they helped me understand the disease and the consequences if not treated.
The thing that helped me the most was going to Weight Watchers and the encouragement and support of their program. I lost 20 pounds and my blood sugar and A1c levels are now that of a non diabetic. I have to really watch it though because it can come back. It is the refined carbohydrates that can get me.
Good luck and remember that nothing feels as good as being healthy!

 

[Wifezilla]

OH! If you have coupons from the Sunday paper, look for the $20 off a One Touch blood glucose monitor. I got the monitor for free. Still have to pay for strips, but you may want to have a meter handy until you figure out how you react to individual foods.

Here is a quick article on that....
http://www.examiner.com/x-798-Denve...cose-meter-a-great-way-to-fine-tune-your-diet

 

[Hen'nbiddies]

Weight Watchers taught me about low carbs. Cut out all white sugar, white pasta, white flour products, white rice, and go with whole grain products. They taste better and fill me up better! There is even whole wheat pasta and you can make whole wheat pizza dough!

 

[EweSheep]

I hated Weight watchers....all that darn counting and measuring!

 

[herbsherbsflowers]

Thanks for all the info WifeZilla. I believe that my insurance will pay for the test strips. I'll look for the coupon. I'll look at the diet book. I got one at the pharmacy today about glycemic index. I haven't quite gotten up my courage to really look at it. Guess I should get that out and get off the computer. I'll probably wait a little longer to get off the computer.

 

[Wifezilla]

Cut out all white sugar, white pasta, white flour products, white rice, and go with whole grain products.

Just a warning...if your ability to handle glucose is shot, switching to whole grain wheat and brown rice is NOT going to help. The glycemic load of whole grain bread can even be HIGHER than white bread. If you are young or a guy, switching to whole grains can make a difference. If you are older, have diabetes issues, tend to accumulate fat in your middle, have blood sugar swings, are a woman, etc.... the odds of you being helped by the switch is slim to none.​