[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Pigeon Lady

…awwwwww you, that must have been so scary for you…..I’m so glad though that you’ve quickly got a diagnosis and that it’s something that can be controlled with lifestyle changes and tweaks as well as your medication you’ve been given…and those lifestyle changes will not only help in control of your Type 2 Diabetes, but they’ll hopefully enhance your life in other ways …no more spinning for you, just walking and enjoying a regular exercise routine…it really does help to balance the mind as well as the body…you take care, Gusto…..

Thanks for your advice and kind words.

[caprimint]

Does anybody in your family have it? Type 2 is typically genetic so you've probably been prediabetic for a long time, have you ever been tested before?

Make sure you walk after every meal, it'll help keep your sugars in range

[Cherie]

Gusto could you post please so we know you are okay

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Cherie Christmas

Gusto could you post please so we know you are okay

Yes sorry. Absolutely fine like that day never happened but it did.

Thanks for your concern.

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Peppermint

Does anybody in your family have it? Type 2 is typically genetic so you've probably been prediabetic for a long time, have you ever been tested before?

Make sure you walk after every meal, it'll help keep your sugars in range

Yes my dad had it. Thanks for the advice.

[caprimint]

Originally Posted by Gusto Brunt

Definitely a wake up call but I don't drink or smoke but things can suddenly happen.

Lots of sugary drinks and chocs did it for me.

Originally Posted by Gusto Brunt

Yes my dad had it. Thanks for the advice.

If you're genetically predisposed (which you were) then there's likely nothing you could have done to stop it, you'd have always gotten it at some point in your life

Sugar doesn't cause diabetes, it only spikes your blood sugar but in "normal" people that's not an issue because your body brings it back down within a couple of hours but in diabetics their sugars stay high for too long because you likely have insulin resistance which is caused mainly by being overweight/obese, not doing any exercise and aging (as well as family history of course). A diet high in fat is also "worse" for insulin resistance, which is why people who do the keto diet typically have issues adding carbs back into their diet after because they become even more sensitive to them.

There's also a girl called the "glucose goddess" who posts hacks about lowering your blood sugars which you could take a look at. She talks about food ordering where you eat protein/veggies first, followed by fats then carbs and sugars which can help to slow down the response of your spikes

You should probably just see which foods spike you (if you have a glucose monitor) and cut them out for a while until you get your numbers down, but different things spike different people so see what works for you before cutting all carbs etc like lots of people assume you have to do

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Peppermint

If you're genetically predisposed (which you were) then there's likely nothing you could have done to stop it, you'd have always gotten it at some point in your life

Sugar doesn't cause diabetes, it only spikes your blood sugar but in "normal" people that's not an issue because your body brings it back down within a couple of hours but in diabetics their sugars stay high for too long because you likely have insulin resistance which is caused mainly by being overweight/obese, not doing any exercise and aging (as well as family history of course). A diet high in fat is also "worse" for insulin resistance, which is why people who do the keto diet typically have issues adding carbs back into their diet after because they become even more sensitive to them.

There's also a girl called the "glucose goddess" who posts hacks about lowering your blood sugars which you could take a look at. She talks about food ordering where you eat protein/veggies first, followed by fats then carbs and sugars which can help to slow down the response of your spikes

You should probably just see which foods spike you (if you have a glucose monitor) and cut them out for a while until you get your numbers down, but different things spike different people so see what works for you before cutting all carbs etc like lots of people assume you have to do

you mean her?

Youtube video

[caprimint]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

you mean her?

Youtube video

Yeah that's her!!!

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Peppermint

If you're genetically predisposed (which you were) then there's likely nothing you could have done to stop it, you'd have always gotten it at some point in your life

Sugar doesn't cause diabetes, it only spikes your blood sugar but in "normal" people that's not an issue because your body brings it back down within a couple of hours but in diabetics their sugars stay high for too long because you likely have insulin resistance which is caused mainly by being overweight/obese, not doing any exercise and aging (as well as family history of course). A diet high in fat is also "worse" for insulin resistance, which is why people who do the keto diet typically have issues adding carbs back into their diet after because they become even more sensitive to them.

There's also a girl called the "glucose goddess" who posts hacks about lowering your blood sugars which you could take a look at. She talks about food ordering where you eat protein/veggies first, followed by fats then carbs and sugars which can help to slow down the response of your spikes

You should probably just see which foods spike you (if you have a glucose monitor) and cut them out for a while until you get your numbers down, but different things spike different people so see what works for you before cutting all carbs etc like lots of people assume you have to do

You know a lot about it. Thanks for your knowledge and wisdom.

[ThomasC]

Originally Posted by Gusto Brunt

I was very VERY dizzy at 3pm. Couldn't stand up. It was like I was on a ship in stormy weather. The room was spinning.

VER scary. Called an ambulance.
.

I had VERY VERY HIGH blood sugar and blood pressure.

Docs found out I am Type 2 diabetic.

Came as shock but I have been going to the loo a lot during the night recently.

Treatment is 4 tablets per day but no injections.

Out of hospital now and I will be celebrating New ear's Eve with a huge glass of WATER.

Glad you are OK now?

The good thing is that it is reversible

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by ivy balls

Glad you are OK now?

The good thing is that it is reversible

Very true. Thanks

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Take care dear

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Thotmas

Take care dear

Thanks

[Maru]

So glad you made it out OK. When my grandfather was diagnosed and he went into the ER, he had a reading so high they couldn't measure it with what they had. They had to send off to a lab. Holidays definitely bring on more surprises as people's diets and habits change dramatically, so they start to notice things that weren't the norm before... but you are being treated now so get better I guess this is one reason why New Years resolutions are a thing...

[user104658]

Don't just cut sugar, cut all the junk carbs. Wheat/grains/rice/starchy veg (yes bin the 'taters, sorry). Plenty of good veg you can still have I'm not saying go carnivore but yeah... wheat and other bulk carbs, just get rid.

Also don't replace sugar with synthetic sweeteners... just eat cleaner. You'll feel better and live longer.

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Quantum Bauble

Don't just cut sugar, cut all the junk carbs. Wheat/grains/rice/starchy veg (yes bin the 'taters, sorry). Plenty of good veg you can still have I'm not saying go carnivore but yeah... wheat and other bulk carbs, just get rid.

Also don't replace sugar with synthetic sweeteners... just eat cleaner. You'll feel better and live longer.

Thanks for your advice.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I was on an away day to. Middlesbrough with the hammers when my pal started with the terrible thirst, got back to London and that night he had a hypo, 30 odd years later and he I'd still diabetic but is still heathy and still a Hibs f bastard

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Christmas Dynamo

I was on an away day to. Middlesbrough with the hammers when my pal started with the terrible thirst, got back to London and that night he had a hypo, 30 odd years later and he I'd still diabetic but is still heathy and still a Hibs f bastard

Yes the thirst thing was getting to me too. Strange symptom.

[Kate!]

Glad you're alright Gusto. Good luck with any weight loss you may undertake. Hope all goes well.

[Mystic Mock]

I'm glad that you seem to be doing better Gusto Brunt.