Diabetes - Type 2 Diagnosed

[Blockingback]

so at the ripe old age of 59 Ive been diagnosed type 2. My blood test was off the chart with a reading of 12.8 glucose (normal is 4 to 6). Im not surprised because although I hit the gym regularly my food choices were beyond awful. I took the blood test the day after my birthday so that probably didnt help lol, that was 2 months ago. I immediately switched to a not quite keto eating (60 to 80 grams carbs per day) and hammer the protein 300g protein 100g fat and within a month my readings were constantly in the 6's, as low as 5.4. (i have a home test thing). Shitty part is I got neuropathy which isnt an overly big deal just kinda sucks. In the end its been a blessing in disguise because I really like eating this way and my training seems to be a lot better. Anyways, if anyone else is type 2 and has tips feel free to chime in

[IroNat]

Congrats on taking the right steps to get the diabetes in check.

[Blockingback]

Congrats on taking the right steps to get the diabetes in check.

thanks nat

[wes]

I have Type 1.......it sucks.

All the best to you.

[Grape Ape]

You  got the training in check, now you have the diet.

Good work.

[wes]

so at the ripe old age of 59 Ive been diagnosed type 2. My blood test was off the chart with a reading of 12.8 glucose (normal is 4 to 6). Im not surprised because although I hit the gym regularly my food choices were beyond awful. I took the blood test the day after my birthday so that probably didnt help lol, that was 2 months ago. I immediately switched to a not quite keto eating (60 to 80 grams carbs per day) and hammer the protein 300g protein 100g fat and within a month my readings were constantly in the 6's, as low as 5.4. (i have a home test thing). Shitty part is I got neuropathy which isnt an overly big deal just kinda sucks. In the end its been a blessing in disguise because I really like eating this way and my training seems to be a lot better. Anyways, if anyone else is type 2 and has tips feel free to chime in

Sent a PM which is worthless but all the best my brother.

[Blockingback]

Carbonaut bread is the worst thing I eat now. Fuk it tastes soooo good----the seeded one

[Humble Narcissist]

I have Type 1.......it sucks.

All the best to you.

How many times a day do you have you take insulin?

[illuminati]

so at the ripe old age of 59 Ive been diagnosed type 2. My blood test was off the chart with a reading of 12.8 glucose (normal is 4 to 6). Im not surprised because although I hit the gym regularly my food choices were beyond awful. I took the blood test the day after my birthday so that probably didnt help lol, that was 2 months ago. I immediately switched to a not quite keto eating (60 to 80 grams carbs per day) and hammer the protein 300g protein 100g fat and within a month my readings were constantly in the 6's, as low as 5.4. (i have a home test thing). Shitty part is I got neuropathy which isnt an overly big deal just kinda sucks. In the end its been a blessing in disguise because I really like eating this way and my training seems to be a lot better. Anyways, if anyone else is type 2 and has tips feel free to chime in

I'm 64 & got type 2 - it took a while for them to diagnose & it
ravaged my body ' stripped what little body fat I had & a lot of Muscle

I'm on Metformin tablets 2x a day & fast acting insulin pens when I
want / need.

Thankfully I'm gaining my weight / Muscle mass back.

And reading of 12 isnt high - when i was in hospital ( kidney stone &
Infection ) they got a high reading of 32.6 !!! 
Yet the doc's & nurses didnt seem to bothered.

[IroNat]

I'm 64 & got type 2 - it took a while for them to diagnose & it
ravaged my body ' stripped what little body fat I had & a lot of Muscle

I'm on Metformin tablets 2x a day & fast acting insulin pens when I
want / need.

Thankfully I'm gaining my weight / Muscle mass back.

And reading of 12 isnt high - when i was in hospital ( kidney stone &
Infection ) they got a high reading of 32.6 !!! 
Yet the doc's & nurses didnt seem to bothered.

What health lifestyle advices did the docs give you?

[Blockingback]

I'm 64 & got type 2 - it took a while for them to diagnose & it
ravaged my body ' stripped what little body fat I had & a lot of Muscle

I'm on Metformin tablets 2x a day & fast acting insulin pens when I
want / need.

Thankfully I'm gaining my weight / Muscle mass back.

And reading of 12 isnt high - when i was in hospital ( kidney stone &
Infection ) they got a high reading of 32.6 !!! 
Yet the doc's & nurses didnt seem to bothered.

32.6, my god how are you alive? Thats crazy
i didnt lose a pound nor did i gain a pound, i stayed the same but my strength in the gym is at levels i havent seen since i was 28. All I take is creatine and shit tons of protein although im pretty sure the diabetes didnt make me stronger lol. Im also on the metformin twice a day, zero side effects from it so thats good.

[Henda]

I got the bastard last year as well mate despite eating reasonably well most the time and being extremely active, was annoying as loads of my family are fat fucking slobs yet have fuck all wrong with them
I got a touch of neuropathy too my toes tingle at night I went protein/fat for a while upon the advice of ironat on here.
On metformin and gilcazide 2000mg each a day and seems to be under control 1ac was 106 at diagnosis was 83 a few months later then they doubled my meds but haven’t been tested since

[illuminati]

What health lifestyle advices did the docs give you?

Fuck all - just said go back to my diabetic nurse & she'd sort it.

[illuminati]

32.6, my god how are you alive? Thats crazy
i didnt lose a pound nor did i gain a pound, i stayed the same but my strength in the gym is at levels i havent seen since i was 28. All I take is creatine and shit tons of protein although im pretty sure the diabetes didnt make me stronger lol. Im also on the metformin twice a day, zero side effects from it so thats good.

I was in for near 6 days & the lowest reading they got was 13.
Think there were 3 readings that were in the 30s & a whole stack, in the 20s

Glad the metformin are working for you.

[Blockingback]

I got the bastard last year as well mate despite eating reasonably well most the time and being extremely active, was annoying as loads of my family are fat fucking slobs yet have fuck all wrong with them
I got a touch of neuropathy too my toes tingle at night I went protein/fat for a while upon the advice of ironat on here.
On metformin and gilcazide 2000mg each a day and seems to be under control 1ac was 106 at diagnosis was 83 a few months later then they doubled my meds but haven’t been tested since

did you get any sidee effects from the glicazide? My doc prescribed it but I wouldnt take it was scared of sides.

[illuminati]

I got the bastard last year as well mate despite eating reasonably well most the time and being extremely active, was annoying as loads of my family are fat fucking slobs yet have fuck all wrong with them
I got a touch of neuropathy too my toes tingle at night I went protein/fat for a while upon the advice of ironat on here.
On metformin and gilcazide 2000mg each a day and seems to be under control 1ac was 106 at diagnosis was 83 a few months later then they doubled my meds but haven’t been tested since

Yes I always ate fairly clean & kept a low bodyfat level (around 10-12%)
It appears my insulin just gradually stopped working & I was making lots of it
Non stop - hence the insane thirst I had constantly.
So glad thats now stopped.

I'm being checked once a month - its very useful having the blood glucose
Monitor - though I can now tell if its above around 15 as get a strange taste
In my mouth. The insulin pens work great.

[Henda]

did you get any sidee effects from the glicazide? My doc prescribed it but I wouldnt take it was scared of sides.

First month or so I felt very nauseous all the time as well as upset stomach/going to the bog more (doesent take much to give me bad guts though as have no large intestine) but they subsided after a month or so I almost packed them in for the nausea at first but everything ok now even since doubling the dose mate

[Henda]

Yes I always ate fairly clean & kept a low bodyfat level (around 10-12%)
It appears my insulin just gradually stopped working & I was making lots of it
Non stop - hence the insane thirst I had constantly.
So glad thats now stopped.

I'm being checked once a month - its very useful having the blood glucose
Monitor - though I can now tell if its above around 15 as get a strange taste
In my mouth. The insulin pens work great.

Sounds similar mate I’m still producing insulin but body just not using it, I also lost loads of weigh went from 99kg to 84 or so before I got diagnosed despite trying to eat more to stop it.
One consultant even tried to blame testosterone use for diabetes despite there being plenty studies showing it can actually help.
I’m not on insulin they told me will have too If 1ac doesent go doen after doubling dose they gave me a monitor but I gave up testing as it was depressing haha mine was highest in the morning when I was testing was always 10-12 on waking but 4.5-6 before tea

[Blockingback]

Sounds similar mate I’m still producing insulin but body just not using it, I also lost loads of weigh went from 99kg to 84 or so before I got diagnosed despite trying to eat more to stop it.
One consultant even tried to blame testosterone use for diabetes despite there being plenty studies showing it can actually help.
I’m not on insulin they told me will have too If 1ac doesent go doen after doubling dose they gave me a monitor but I gave up testing as it was depressing haha mine was highest in the morning when I was testing was always 10-12 on waking but 4.5-6 before tea

yes exact same. They say do fasted testing but in the morning I was always high, in the 8s.....2 hours after a meal Im in the 6s.

[Blockingback]

oh ya Henda, I forgot to ask. Were you or are you still getting up a lot in the night to piss? I was getting up 6 times a night thankfully only a couple now

[Henda]

oh ya Henda, I forgot to ask. Were you or are you still getting up a lot in the night to piss? I was getting up 6 times a night thankfully only a couple now

Yes mate loads I just thought I was getting old till was diagnosed and told that was a sign but it’s calmed down loads now since getting on meds back to the usual 1 or 2 I had as long as can remember

[illuminati]

Sounds similar mate I’m still producing insulin but body just not using it, I also lost loads of weigh went from 99kg to 84 or so before I got diagnosed despite trying to eat more to stop it.
One consultant even tried to blame testosterone use for diabetes despite there being plenty studies showing it can actually help.
I’m not on insulin they told me will have too If 1ac doesent go doen after doubling dose they gave me a monitor but I gave up testing as it was depressing haha mine was highest in the morning when I was testing was always 10-12 on waking but 4.5-6 before tea

The losing weight/ muscle mass is a Bastard, I thought I'd lost a lot went from
Around 102 down to 88/9 & lost strength 🤬
Mind I was in near contest condition.

It also affected my vision / Motivation/ concentration/ thinking & was sleeping
All the time.

Glad to be on the up & up Now.

[Blockingback]

The losing weight/ muscle mass is a Bastard, I thought I'd lost a lot went from
Around 102 down to 88/9 & lost strength 🤬
Mind I was in near contest condition.

It also affected my vision / Motivation/ concentration/ thinking & was sleeping
All the time.

Glad to be on the up & up Now.

do you have one of those things on the back of your arm now, or do you do a pin prick test now and then?

[illuminati]

do you have one of those things on the back of your arm now, or do you do a pin prick test now and then?

I do the pin test 2 or 3 times a day.

[Ron]

Type 2 Diabetes was diagnosed around early November, with a glucose level of 11.2% (been that high for 2+ years).     Took Metformin for a month, then stopped because it was whacking my stomach, but the best thing I did was get a Freestyle Libra 3, which tells me what was actually spiking me with the sugar glucose.  That helped the most.  Stopped rice, sushi, oatmeal and basically watched the spiking levels, and within 3 months, went to to about 6.9%, which I am now.

Learned a ton about what to eat, etc.  More protein, definitely more fat (aka, olives, humas, even real ice cream) and eating protein with fat and less carbs made me, in 3-4 months, lose 30 pounds too, which is cool.  Yes, can't eat pasta or dumplings, but worth it at the end learning about what spikes glucose.  Not what I thought would do it too.