I am a 60 year old woman
I was diagnosed with type2 diabete in July 2003, following a stroke. At that time, I was eating a "healthy" low-fat, diet and walking the dog daily.AND despite weight problems, had no symptoms
I was started on Metformin and Gliclazide, in the hospital and they couldn't get my blood sugars down on the hospital's diabetic diet. In fact in the 6 week stay in hospital I gained weight up to 100kg(220pounds)
Ever since I got out of the rehab department( which nearly sent me to the mad-house) I have been working on my mobility and trying to get the weight down. By following Diabetes-Uk's recommended diet, I gradually crept up to 107kg
I also had high blood pressure and very slightly elevated cholesterol.
I have gradually realised that the medical establishment is made up of sheep, who just follow what the previous lot say. I decided that my diabetes ISN'T going to be progressive and that I can get back almost all my mobility. Last year I gave up my disabled parking badge and I now do some kind of group exercise, including loads of walking, each week day and walk at week ends too.I even leadwalks for learning disabled adults. I also read Richard, Bernstein and started to cut my carbohydrate intake. In my youth I was trained as a scientist, so I know how to find where the carbs are lurking. I have now lost my 13th kg(28pounds)and plan to continue to something above my youthful 143 pounds. It doesn't do for a 60 year old to be too thin!! so about 170-180 would seem about right.
My blood sugars are pretty good and last A1c was 5.4% and I'm working on reducing it.
I still miss bread after 5 months

Hey Hana and welcome to my forum! It's good to have you here...let me tell you the cravings for bread will subside. And there are low-carb versions I'd be happy to share with you if you're interested. PM or e-mail me. SEE YA!

Hey hana, welcome to the forum. Good to see you came to your senses about the medical establishment's prescribed diet. I too have done much better since I abandoned the low fat diet they prescribed in diabetes education (which had failed me big time in the past as well). Following Dr. Bernstein, even if not to the letter, is the best thing a diabetic can do IMHO. I eventually got to the point that I don't miss bread. I even have to be careful with low carb bread and have come to pretty much avoid grain products.

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