Diabetes Type 2

mariakershaw123

Having just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I thought I’d post a topic re all things diabetes type 2. I am completely new to this and looking for as much support as possible

spiriteagle99

When my husband was diagnosed with T2D, he took a class on Type 2 that included a nutritionist who explained how his diet should change. It is a good idea if you can get access to one.

Kupla71

I don’t have diabetes but I was recently diagnosed with pre diabetes. My dietician recommended a low carb diet. Not as low as keto but between 99 and 120 grams of carbs a day. I think the main priority right now for me is to lose weight as that is putting me at risk. Do you have a dietician? I’ve just been learning about all of this over the past week so really can’t offer much help. Just here to support you and wish you well! 😊

FishysAvenger

Hello, I am pre diabetic for the last few years. I am coming back here to have better health and the first step was to lose some weight. I can't really offer any advice as I am also looking for some answers too, but would be more than willing to give some support. I can tell you that I have been doing this for about 20 days now and lost almost 10 lbs. I had a friend of mine check my blood sugar and the number had dropped to 96. I have given up my soda which I think made a major difference.

Megan_smartiepants1970

I was diagnosed with T2 back in 2019 when I was hospitalized for the flu/pneumonia for 9 days ...I was sent home with many meds including Insulin .... I am happy to report I am off all meds for T2 ...I am now considered pre-diabetic and I have lost 55 lbs .........You can turn yours around too .... wishing you much success

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Jadedraggin

My HMO offered classes and a meeting with a dietician first thing when I was diagnosed. My dietician recommended a book "The Joselin Guide to Diabetes." I think you can find it on Amazon.

BlueBaron37

Keto is the way before I was on medication I lowered my blood sugar just using Keto. I have only been Type 2 a few weeks. Carbs produce insulin. We are Insulin Resistant. We need to have as less insulin as possible so our bodies become more insulin sensitive. Fasting and low carbs is the way, Doctors are crazy 100+ carbs a day is a joke, that will just keep you on the medicine. There is no money in cures just selling you drugs $$$$.

I found Dr Berg great on you tube plus others too. I give two links one to a youtube beginners videos 10 videos and his webpage with written beginners guide.

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMZfyEy_jpI&list=PLVLP-bhbxACYatOtC-0BGGrUfMTZFwxlv

Website https://www.drberg.com/the-healthy-keto-diet-for-beginners

P.S. Feel free to add me with note Type 2

musicfan68

BlueBaron37 wrote: »

Keto is the way before I was on medication I lowered my blood sugar just using Keto. I have only been Type 2 a few weeks. Carbs produce insulin. We are Insulin Resistant. We need to have as less insulin as possible so our bodies become more insulin sensitive. Fasting and low carbs is the way, Doctors are crazy 100+ carbs a day is a joke, that will just keep you on the medicine. There is no money in cures just selling you drugs $$$$.

I found Dr Berg great on you tube plus others too. I give two links one to a youtube beginners videos 10 videos and his webpage with written beginners guide.

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMZfyEy_jpI&list=PLVLP-bhbxACYatOtC-0BGGrUfMTZFwxlv

Website https://www.drberg.com/the-healthy-keto-diet-for-beginners

P.S. Feel free to add me with note Type 2

Um, no, carbs don't produce insulin. Carbs turn to sugar which raises you blood glucose level, which then needs insulin to lower the levels of blood glucose. If you are insulin resistant, you need to eat less carbs so you don't have sugar spikes. Type 2 diabetics take insulin to deal with the excess blood glucose.

whmscll

Friend of mine and her husband were eating Keto for quite a while. He just spent several weeks in the hospital and lost 25 pounds of muscle because he suffered a massive heart attack. Keto is not a long-term healthy eating solution. High fat also puts you at risk for certain types of cancer (scientifically proven).