FabSwingers.com forum: Type 2 diabetes

By *oofy321 OP Man
over a year ago

moon base zero

Big breath...so I've just been diagnosed with it and just posting to see if any other fabbers have it or had it and got rid of it? Also any advice other then diet and exercise..which i will be starting, feeling a bit fragile so please be nice...or not lol x

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

Sorry to hear, don't let it get you down. I am not an exoert but I understant it is possible to reverse if you follow all the advice given. All the best

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By *aleforfun22Man
over a year ago

Lancashire

I got diagnosed with the same thing mate in April was drinking 10 to 14 cans of c.cola a day every day.im not saying ive stuck to all the guidelines they give you but im down to 2 cans a week i drink sugar free drinks now.cut down on chocolate and bread to.just had my recent check done lost 2 stone in 6 months.good luck and i hope everything goes well for you.

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By *iz78Woman
over a year ago

wirral

Hi op. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in February this year and with diet I managed to reverse it in 6 months. If you want to talk feel free to pm me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been diagnosed for over 5 years now my best advice would be listen to others who are going through it and always ask for help

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By *oofy321 OP Man
over a year ago

moon base zero

"Hi op. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in February this year and with diet I managed to reverse it in 6 months. If you want to talk feel free to pm me"

Cant pm you but interested in what you ate? X

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By *coobyBoobyDooWoman
over a year ago

Markfield

I’m helping a friend who is type2 and insulin intolerant. We meet with the top professor every three months (the lady who contributed to the research papers on the ozempic trials).

Try to exercise a little more than you do currently. This helps your body metabolise your insulin better.

Make food diaries and log your levels.

Avoid refined sugars and carbs like bread, pasta, chocolate.

Dont think of peas sweetcorn potatoes or parsnips as veggies, they are carbs but better carbs than bread.

Rice is probably your food friend

Don’t be controlled by it, take charge of it.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Been type two since 2013.

It's easy to beat yourself up feel guilty.

Fact is whilst yes what we eat and drink play's a part genetics plays a huge part as well.

The simplest advice I can give is , moderation.

It will take time to learn your limits but taking daily blood sugar readings for a few months to see what effects you the most.

Once you learn about carb's and sugars and the fact that a plate of mash potato will effect your blood sugar the same as a Mars bar just not as quickly.

It's an eye opener to see how much sugar is in food.

But avoid fizzy drinks and juice.

There's plenty of stuff online

Check out the diabetes UK website it's about education.

Good luck,it's not the end of the world but it certainly feels like it right now.

Take care

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

I was diagnosed with LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults), sometimes known as Type 1.5 Diabetes, just under 3 years ago. It's a form of Type 2, but with some Type 1 symptoms. My initial blood glucose test had an HbA1c level of 119mmol/mol. Most charts stop at 119. I was told that if I'd not gone to the GP when I did, I would have been seriously ill, possibly terminally so.

I was prescribed Metformin tablets and insulin.

By being sensible with what I eat and drink - I still have the occasional treat - and monitoring my blood morning and night, my last HbA1c reading was 42mmol/mol, which is considered a 'normal' level. I'm also no longer taking insulin. I was told by the clinic 4 months ago that I no longer needed it.

After the shock of the initial diagnosis ("you're lucky to be alive"), I just knuckled down and did as I was told. To me, the morning and evening fingerprick test and metformin tablets are just routine, like cleaning your teeth and now it's no big deal.

Good luck managing your diabetes.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Have had type 2 about 7 or 8 years now! I can honestly say it's not affected my life at all!apart from urine/kidney infections every couple of months till it was under control which took a while with the medication I'm on metformin and trulicity! had a diabetic check last Thursday! X

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By *hrimper36Couple
over a year ago

Central France dept 36

30+ years a diabetic and the best advice I can honestly give you is listen to and follow what the professionals tell you because I didn’t and I’m fucked but hey that’s my fault.

And if you get promotion to type 1 pumps are the best bit of kit ever.

Don’t worry and be wise

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By *ullyMan
over a year ago

Near Clacton

I keep getting told I am "borderline".

So I bought the same meter thingy the doctors use, test myself first thing in the morning in low half of normal. Test myself after breakfast 45 mins or so after bran dried fruit banana and milk, (deffo no sugar I don't have sugar on or in anything) Anyhow, yes borderline high. So this got me thinking, so I dug out all of the last three years calendars and lo and behold, every time I'd had a blood test was in the Am and shortly after breakfast, or in the PM after I had had a small lunch. What really made me curious also was I was I was also told my Phosphorous levels were high, bananas, so I keep a check myself, I don't eat junk, so I am not concerning myself I will just keep monitoring.

Anyhow don't stress just watch what you eat and drink, BTW the monitor was only around £12:00 so worth getting and easy to use. Good luck.

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By *ee04Man
over a year ago

Essex

I have had 2 friends with this.

1 followed the doctors advice and is currently on very low medication.

The other didn’t listen and carried on and is now on insulin injections like a type 1. The annoying thing is when you see them eating a Mars bar everyday and you get a comment “oh I just gave myself a little more insulin to counteract it”.

Not having it I cannot say how it would affect me, I’d like to think I’d be positive but until in that situation you cannot say.

Good luck and hope all goes well.

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By *cottish guy 555Man
over a year ago

London

Download the carbs and cals app

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By *antricSeeker60Man
over a year ago

Durham

There’s an NHS support program to help reverse type 2 diabetes although it’s not in all areas throughout the U.K. I’m sure you probably already aware however if not it’s worth having a look. If you put it into a search engine or register on the NHS app if you use it.

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By *eronicaExplorerWoman
over a year ago

London

Take care of your feet. Rub in Vaseline every night, keep your nails short, use comfortable shoes, visit a podiatrist every month

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By *olf and RedCouple
over a year ago

Nr Cardiff or at Chams Darlaston

Some GP surgeries have courses available on food & diabetes run by the community diabetic clinic. Once you’ve let the news sink in, ask if they have anything like this available for you to attend. I’m sure you’re in shock now, but it’s a health condition a lot of people live with.

Red

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By *ortney FoxxxWoman
43 weeks ago

Mid Glamorgan

"Hi op. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in February this year and with diet I managed to reverse it in 6 months. If you want to talk feel free to pm me"
wow really feel free to message me I have type 2 diabetes

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By *ampWithABrainWoman
43 weeks ago

Glasgow

Diagnosed last year, don’t feel qualified to advise as I am still struggling to control it myself (complicated as I have other health issues and meds to navigate) but basically I’m on gliclazide as couldn’t take metformin. Type 2 but with genetic/autoimmune factors. When I’m being “good” I follow a high fat (yea I know sounds counter intuitive but done properly…) low carb diet and get to the gym regularly my sugars are much better.

Seconding the recommendation to join diabetes uk site esp the forums. I was going outta my mind at first! It’s scary. So grateful to fab as 2 other fabbers also diabetic frankly kept me from totally spinning out at that time!

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By *agatoXXXMan
43 weeks ago

Gone and completely forgotten.

"Big breath...so I've just been diagnosed with it and just posting to see if any other fabbers have it or had it and got rid of it? Also any advice other then diet and exercise..which i will be starting, feeling a bit fragile so please be nice...or not lol x"

I was diagnosed a year ago, but with a background in health catering, I had a head start on diet changes. I have lost a bit of weight, and have found a good balance with what I eat.

It can seem daunting at first, but if you listen to your healthcare pros, and are sensible, you'll get there.

The hardest part I found was getting through to family about the stuff I can't eat any more. They still bought me regular Easter eggs this year!

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By *rivervaderMan
43 weeks ago

bolton

I tried all sorts but couldn’t get head around the diet being a truck driver so they put me on the injections now all under control and lost 4stone so all is good now if you can ask for the injection

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By *cotty_01ukMan
43 weeks ago

birmingham

Yeah I've got it, had to change my whole diet just basically avoid sugar but you do need some otherwise you have a hypo

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By *unchalMan
43 weeks ago

Dartford

I was diagnosed about 5 years ago. Sorry to say this but it is all about diet and exercise. It takes ages to get it into your head that the changes you make are forever. I stopped taking my meds and my glucose is back to normal, but my body is a fucker and just waiting for me to slip into my old ways. I do have a tip, an expensive one. I used the Libre 2 continuous monitor for a month. It allowed me to track the ebbs and flows of my glucose levels and to understand where I needed to make the most changes. Good luck.

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By *panksspankedMan
43 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I've had it for about 15 years. I've got it under control but you are never really 'cured'.

Have a look at DESMOND.nhs.uk online. You will find a wealth of information there.

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By *irthandgirthMan
43 weeks ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster

Take the advice. As many have said, controlling your food intake and taking some exercise can bring it right down. Unfortunately even with metformin you have to watch what you eat.. even more so as some dietary habits interfere with it, which means you need more.

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By *aters139Man
43 weeks ago

Sheffield

I gather the keto diet is good for it and has been shown to reverse it.

A largely nice diet to keep to as well as it all meat and cheese.

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By *rivervaderMan
40 weeks ago

bolton

Try and get on ozempic it’s an injection I’m on it and I’ve lost 4 stone now so feel great and it keeps the diabetics down

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By *urry BlokeMan
40 weeks ago

Stalybridge

I am Type 2 and have been for knocking 20 years

The initial shock knocks you at first but you adjust and management becomes second nature

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By *929Man
40 weeks ago

bedlington

I was diagnosed out the blue in 2022 after I had a heart attack, it was a pretty big shock as have no family history, eat mostly decent diet, are very active (extremely physical job + gym 5 nights a week and often walk 7-10 miles in one go with the dog in summer) as well as being a lot leaner than average adult male) so pretty much all the things can do to reverse it was already doing.

I chose to ignore it and refuse to accept the diagnosis at first, then my toes went numb/tingly and decided to start taking it a bit more serious haha

Berberine has been a godsent one of the best things can do to lower blood sugar it’s natural and quite cheap

Also Eat whole eggs daily helps regulate blood sugar

10 minute walks after meals has been shown to be more effective than metaformin for lowering blood sugar

Carrots and oranges are good foods for controlling blood sugar

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By *oneybadger147Man
40 weeks ago

St Neots

I was pre type 2 diabetic 6 months ago. Cut down on my carbs, had carb free days, low carb days and days where I ate normally. My pre diabetic level (I was one point off being type 2 previously) dropped to within the normal range after 3 months, also lost 5kg

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By *hrimper36Couple
40 weeks ago

Central France dept 36

"Try and get on ozempic it’s an injection I’m on it and I’ve lost 4 stone now so feel great and it keeps the diabetics down"

But be aware that the benefits can wear off over time.

I started on 1.5 and now I take 3mg and it’s affects are getting lesser every month but at the start it worked wonders for me coupled with a pump.

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By *rickBananaMan
40 weeks ago

reading

I been type 2 for about 10 years. Its fairly easy to control. Don't let it control you. Just keep a eye in what your eating and your levels.

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By *toC Thats MeWoman
40 weeks ago

Sheffield

Commenting so I can read back x

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By *stwo2023Couple
40 weeks ago

Worcester

You don't get rid of it but it can be put in remission by careful diet monitoring. Not sure if she is still on here but a lady by the username topsy Rogers very successfully managed hers by going low carb. I nearly need but you know ....bread.

Join the diabetes UK forums and look at all the resources on there.

If you're just diagnosed you are likely not to be offered a meter but if you can find one yourself they are very useful to understand the effects of food and exercise on your blood sugars.

Evie.

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By *stwo2023Couple
40 weeks ago

Worcester

I need to follow my own advice and this just might be the kick I need!!

Evie

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By *stwo2023Couple
40 weeks ago

Worcester

"Try and get on ozempic it’s an injection I’m on it and I’ve lost 4 stone now so feel great and it keeps the diabetics down"

I was in that but got told there was a national shortage so got swapped to sitagliptin.

I never saw great weight loss on it though. I never see that side effect of any meds or illnesses lol

Evie

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By *rixie_BlondeWoman
40 weeks ago

London (She/Her)

As a type 1 myself I’m afraid this means we can never be friends, as the t1 and t2 communities are notoriously at war lol

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By *oxy jWoman
40 weeks ago

somerset

take it seriously lucky for most type 2s its a few simple changes for some (few) it gets so complex that you become seriously ill on many fronts in my line of work i know some very very ill type twos this a long list of health problems that all affect one another ...

my husband is a type one and quite a ill man with again a list of health problems that leaves him currently housebound affects his heart liver kidneys sever nerve pains eyes ...

so even if its a little to sever take it seriously because if you dont problems will come not if just when ....

diet is not as bad as people think to get blood sugars stable its not all about sugar its carbs ...

best advice i can give anyone who newly diabetic or had it for a while is vist and join uk diabetics web site and go and mix with the forum people there who are living it daily and get great advice loads of good food idea and yummy foods too .... but do take it seriously beat it with diet change and keep it at bay ...best of luck

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By *oxy jWoman
40 weeks ago

somerset

you can 100% for most type twos reverse it .... the new trend is weight loss surgery even type twos who have had it bad for years get to be diabetic free ..

also lots of elderly people who get ill and have hospital vists / nursing homes quite often become diabetic free once in a controlled environment type 2 is reversable

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By *immyinreadingMan
40 weeks ago

henley on thames

You should hopefully be getting good medical advice about what YOU should do. Someone else’s experience may not completely match yours. Please listen to the professionals.

The good news is that having been diagnosed, you now have the opportunity to really improve your quality of life.

Diabetes isn’t much of a limiter .. Steve Redgrave won his 5th Olympic gold 3 years after he was diagnosed.

Embrace the changes, enjoy the health improvements they bring

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By *immyinreadingMan
40 weeks ago

henley on thames

"As a type 1 myself I’m afraid this means we can never be friends, as the t1 and t2 communities are notoriously at war lol "

Perfectly understandable

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By *agatoXXXMan
40 weeks ago

Gone and completely forgotten.

"As a type 1 myself I’m afraid this means we can never be friends, as the t1 and t2 communities are notoriously at war lol "

Get back to your own thread, type 1 scum!

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By *UNCHBOXMan
35 weeks ago

folkestone

Has anyone got any advice of coming off metformin? I’ve got my 6 month blood sugar levels back to pre diabetic (2 x 3 month blood test) so I’ve been taken off metformin.

I didn’t fit the stereotypical type 2 when I got diagnosed as I was very fit and closer to underweight than overweight, so the things they normally tell you (lose weight and exercise) I was already good with so I’m worried that I will struggle to keep my blood sugar levels at pre diabetic once off the metformin. I probably could readjust my diet a bit with carbs but I do a lot of running from 5k up to marathon so I’m unsure how to fuel myself without carbs.

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By *uffolkcouple-bi onlyCouple
35 weeks ago

West Suffolk

Lots of good advice in here.

Be careful with the “zero” type drinks as there’s some recent research showing they are not as low sugar as first thought. The gut doesn’t absorb them in the same was as it does sugar which is why they were considered to be sugar free. But this new research (I heard it on radio 2 so can’t post links or anything) suggests the artificial sugars may still be absorbed, just not in the usual way. The jury is still out I believe

Also Aspartame, one of the artificial sugars widely used in drinks, sweeteners and processed foods has recently been categorised as a potential carcinogenic by WHO. It’s been subject to scrutiny, urban myth and conspiracy theory for quite a while, but do your own research.

Lots of fresh veg and some fresh fruit but remember fruit juice can be as high in sugar as , but it is natural sugar not refined so not as bad for you.

Keep taking the tabs, I found Metformin upset my stomach for the first couple of weeks but it did settle down. Lose weight if you’re overweight and increase exercise is the best advice you will get.

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By (user no longer on site)
35 weeks ago

Not diabetic myself but do try to eat healthy and cant help but notice that the "carnivore" type diets seem to help reverse type 2??? In some cases so surely this must be a healthier way of eating? In moderation not to extremes?

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By *stwo2023Couple
35 weeks ago

Worcester

"Lots of good advice in here.

Lots of fresh veg and some fresh fruit but remember fruit juice can be as high in sugar as , but it is natural sugar not refined so not as bad for you.

From the WHO site in 2023

IARC classified aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) on the basis of limited evidence for cancer in humans (specifically, for hepatocellular carcinoma, which is a type of liver cancer). There was also limited evidence for cancer in experimental animals and limited evidence related to the possible mechanisms for causing cancer.

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By *stwo2023Couple
35 weeks ago

Worcester

"Has anyone got any advice of coming off metformin? I’ve got my 6 month blood sugar levels back to pre diabetic (2 x 3 month blood test) so I’ve been taken off metformin.

Your body adapts to using fats for fuel but if you reduce your carbs you will need to increase your fats in your diet.

You can look at carb cycling ....having carbs on days when you train. However this will knock you out of ketosis if you are going for a keto diet.

Evie

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