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6455859
6455859 Posts: 2 Member
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I have been diagnosed diabetic but not given any help from GP.So been trying to cut out carbs and reduce calories.I am 61 yes old and have struggled with weight all my life 😭 it is we quite depressing. So far I have lost 6kg a long way to go, I got cross when my jeans fell off me but I should be please d , a belt for now I think.My Husband has cancer and I am struggling with NHS as he had surgery last October and the consultant told us not to worry.We got a call from the hospital 4 weeks ago to say bloods meant he needed a scan radioactive ☢️.He had that on Monday after more bloods on Friday.Now we have to wait to see were the cancer has spread in one year!!!!?? Not happy

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  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,437 Member
    edited November 14
    I’m so sorry for what yall are going through right now. It’s difficult times.

    Maybe start with small changes first, instead of trying to revamp your entire life during such a stressful time?

    Or conversely, for me, having something new to immerse myself in can equally be a “mind off” technique.

    You let us know which route you want to go and how we can help.

    I don’t know about the UK, but we found a class here offered to the public by a diabetes group that did a deep dive into diabetes, and how to make changes. It was an hour or two every week for about five weeks. I attended because my husband and dad were both newly diagnosed diabetics. The most eye opening thing to me was when they handed around glass test tubes marked “Oreo”, “Coke”, Fruit loops cereal. Each tube was filled with as many grams of sugar as one serving of the product had. It was startling to see how much sugar was in those vials.

    We got a lot of good info there. Sadly it would be twenty more years before I took it to heart for myself. Don’t be me?

    Hugs to you. You’ll find a lot of support here on the boards. Many have been through what you’re going through and can offer support, advice, and an ear
  • Siren2024
    Siren2024 Posts: 30 Member
    Hi, keto diet is really good for tackling diabetes and weight loss. Check out diet doctor web site for information and free recipes and meal plans.
    Sorry about your husband , stay strong and make sure you look after yourself too x
  • Adventurista
    Adventurista Posts: 1,761 Member
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