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Ive only recently found out I have developed type 2 Diabetes Im on Diabex in evening & have not tested my blood yet Im waiting to learn how to do it feeling a bit scared as im sure youve all been,I have 2 girls Emily 15 & Kim 11 just trying to wach my diet & loose weight etc looking forward to meeting you all
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Hi Sue, Welcome to the group i'm Rene 39 type2 04-06-06 and Ive lost 79lbs and working towards 50 more to lose. It took a while. I to was scared to prick my finger but I had to do it so I can track my blood sugar level's I'm on Metformin 500mg 2x's a day. Any question feel free to ask away. Rene |
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Hi Rene lovely to meet you Ive contacted the Diabites place near hear & was meant to start going there in january sometime but heard nothing & kids were on holls here at the time,but there well into school again now think i need to ring them again so I can learn more,about diabities & doing the finger prick test hugs Sue |
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Hi Sue, I was diagnosed type 2 in 2005 and joined this group last year. This is a wonderful group of caring people. The first year was a bit scary for me, but now I feel healthier than ever. My Dr. told me to do the finger tests in the morning before breakfast (fasting) and 2 hours after a meal. One day after dinner, another after lunch, etc. I actually tested a lot more than 2 times a day at first to figure out how different foods effected me. Eveyone is a little different on how foods effect their blood sugar. I now eat a large variety of foods. I do eat a relatively low carb diet (avoid potatoes, white bread, rice for the most part). I lost 30 pounds over that first year and started walking almost every day. I found that going for a walk about 1 hour after a meal really helps keep my blood sugar in check. I slowly increased the exercise and now am in a running group and do yoga, too. Welcome to the group. -Lisa |
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Hi Lisa thanks for telling me a bit about your self, think Im still a bit in shock about it all here I was exercising well etc but have slacked off a bit but I will get back into it again sounds like your going real well now Hugs Sue |
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Sue, Try to keep the exercize up. It seems to do more than most medications--it not only keeps your sugar down, but helps get your weight down, and reduces insulin resistence. I've found that I don't need as much insulin if I'm getting exercize. I've come to hate the days I sit in the office all day, because my sugar's going to be off, and I'll feel lousy. One thing I've done is set up a Gazelle in front of the TV in the family room. I walk as I watch, and find my sugar in good control. Jim |
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Hi Jim thanks sounds like a good Idea Ive been trying to walk more lately,Ive had a few headaches lately or felt on the verge of one but I think Its cause I had slackened off I do find it hard sometimes as Its been really hot last few days here,weve had a heat wave but Im still doing what I can take care Hugs Sue |
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