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Type 2 Diabetes: Advice on a Diabetic LifeStyle

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    • CommentAuthorsugathan
    • CommentTimeApr 10th 2007 edited
     

    Friends,
    I am 36years, I am detected with blood sugar count of 179 recently, would like to have information on how should be my life style further.

    Much thanks.

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      CommentAuthorBestBuddy
    • CommentTimeApr 10th 2007
     

    Hi Sugathan

    Thats an important question.

    Stating the obvious, I know, but the first thing to do is to ask your medical team for advice - they will have a better idea of what medical treatment and therapy you will need.

    In case you didn't already know:
    179 mg/dl is the same as approx 10 mmol/l (the system we use in the UK).
    High if it was a fasting test (ie first thing in the morning, before eating).
    Not so high if taken 90mins after eating a large meal.

    Hmmm... Advice on a Diabetic Lifestyle - lets start a list, others can add to it as we go along:

    * Eat healthy food in sensible portion sizes that work with your diabetes treatment.
    * Keep your weight as close to 'normal' for age and height as you can.
    * Exercise, Exercise, Exercise

    .... anyone want to add to that?

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      CommentAuthorTweetyPie
    • CommentTimeApr 10th 2007
     

    OK, here's my contribution

    * Don't be in denial - don't turn a 'blind eye' because diabetes is scary or distressing. Find out as much about the condition as possible and act on it.
    * Test your blood sugar regularly.
    * My personal philosophy: One day there will be a cure for diabetes, our job is to stay alive and healthy until then :smile:

    • CommentAuthorDray
    • CommentTimeApr 12th 2007
     

    Put yourself in control of your treatment. I'd go as far as to say, be a little selfish. Keep track of your HBA1c, and with a bit of experience, avoid those foods that make you feel unwell or uncomfortable. Social occasions can be the worse - rather than eat what others eat, eat the food you know will make you feel good 3-4 hours later when you check your mg/dl. Oh, and watch alcohol - my experience is it can make you blood sugars DROP suddenly (anyone else get that?)

    Diabetics are ordinary people. They're just people who have to be as careful as ordinary people are supposed to be. As BestBuddy says - Exercise, Exercise, Exercise.

    But most of all, Be well. :bigsmile:

    • CommentAuthorJayma
    • CommentTimeApr 19th 2007
     

    Carb control can help your blood sugar tremendously.I am a type 1 and have many type 2 in my family.It always seems to boil down to what you eat and what you do.

    • CommentAuthorCaroline W
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2007
     

    Ditch the list of dos and don'ts from well meaning friends. As long as you are sensible and eating a well balanced healthy diet, a choclate bar treat works wonders as a mood enhancing treat from time to time.

    Ditch the list of don'ts, they are so negative. Have a list of dos. Do ask for advice when needed from your medical team and here, do follow a healthy life style, do exercise, do allow yourself a treat (can be a CD or a special day out or a new t shirt, or just about anything just for you), do visit this forum regularly, do invest in a couple of good diabetes reference books and a couple of good diabetes cooking books.

    Remember this is the real thing, it's not a dress rehersal and the only person who can do it is you yourself. Since we are all in the same boat, we understand and offer support!

    As for myself, I am trying to follow my own advice!:smile::tongue:

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      CommentAuthorBestBuddy
    • CommentTimeJul 26th 2007
     

    As for myself, I am trying to follow my own advice!

    :LOL:

    Me too - for God's sake, do as I say, not as I do :)

    Now I have the 'benefit' of Xenical, I am allowing myself to gorge on fatty foods,s afe int he knowledge that the fat is 'just passing through', so to speak.
    I know its not clever, and that it makes it more difficult to get back to a healthy diet once the Xenical has finished, but, hey, I never said I was perfect.
    (perfection is next years target, for this year 'pretty damn good' will have to do :wink:)

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