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05-07-2014, 06:30 PM
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Hi there!
I am Type 2, insulin dependent. New here. I live alone, and have multiple health issues, all caused by Diabetes. Found out I had it 2003, been down hill since. Just recently found a good doc who has managed to get my A1c down 3 points in two months! I would like to start a completely low carb diet, but I have financial issues which make it difficult to buy those types of foods. Honestly afraid of "Fat Bombs" and other stuff people on some other sites are offering. It seems like a race between them, as to who can come up with the most ridiculous combinations first! I thought I knew more about this disease, but I get more confused everyday! Love to hear from someone who is the voice of reason!! 
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05-07-2014, 07:39 PM
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Welcome to the Forum!
 Concerning the low carb diet: Why can't you just learn to count carbs and eat those food that are low on the Glycemic Index? Read through the first three threads in the Type 2 Section, when you get a chance, if you have not already done so. These threads will most-likely help you a lot. Self education is one of the keys to successful management of your diabetes, along with a healthy / sensible diet and exercise. Basically, diabetes requires a life-style change for the better. Good luck with your control and management.
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Regards; Danny 
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10-21-2014, 06:16 PM
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Started with cancer, then the treatment for that gave me other problems including diabetes. Then the diabetes causing other health issues. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. To lose weight lower your carb intake, this does not meant you have to eat less, just eat smarter. Get some exercise. Simple exercise like walking, just a little bit at first and then build it up, you may find you enjoy it. Another great exercise is swimming, it doesn't put a strain on your body and you can do it at your own pace. Good Luck
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10-22-2014, 05:18 PM
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I am 38 years old. 3 children age 4, 10, and 12. I had gestational on all my children. The last required insulin 4 times a day and we had many problems with her pregnancy. I also have polycystic ovarian syndrome. It causes weight gain and insulin resistance. I am 5 ft 6 and 200 lbs. When they got my daughter out my sugars went form 16 down to 5.5 again within 5 weeks. Instantly stopped insulin. I have been good for over 3 years now. But recently I have started feeling the fatigue, achiness in my legs, and overall feeling off. I went to my doc and had a 2 hour fasting GTT my sugar was coming up at 12.6. Should be 10. And my fasting was 7. Should be no higher than 6. a1c so far is fine. They were surprised. I'm really taking this hard as a 30ish lady. I worry about my daughter growing up without a mom if I don't get this under control. And it scares me. I am not alone. But with the demands of 3
Kids I find this really tough to do. My dad is very thin. He was diagnosed with type 2 at 52. He also has nocturnal seizures now. My grandfather and aunts on his side are also type 2 and all thin. Adding in PCOS causing the problems with my weight. I feel pretty overwhelmed right now. Sigh. Have any of you been diagnosed in your 30s?
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