Newly diagnosed--2 weeks ago--scared

[jen6617]

Hi all! I am 29 years old and just got diagonosed type 2 diabetic. I haven't seen a dietician yet and have so many questions. I am scared and confused. My doc started me on Metformin 500 2x a day and I go back in one month. Until then...I need to know about how many carbs I should have a day to control my BGLs.

[xMenace]

I can't help you with the carbs, but welcome to the club.

[Puppypants]

Welcome! I was diagnosed in February, and spent a month confused and scared (still am scared!). This a geat place for support and understanding.

I am Type 2 as well, and my dietician told me to have approx 30-50 grams of carbs per meal, and two snacks a day of 15 grams. I generally am under those numbers, but eat alot of raw broccoli and cauliflower with my meals.

Good luck on your next doc visit! I go for my third follow up tomorrow...

[ant hill]

Hi all! I am 29 years old and just got diagonosed type 2 diabetic. I haven't seen a dietician yet and have so many questions. I am scared and confused. My doc started me on Metformin 500 2x a day and I go back in one month. Until then...I need to know about how many carbs I should have a day to control my BGLs.

Hey, don't be so glum, This is a happy place and you are welcome!! As your question on carb counting then come and look at this site on low GI foods (http://www.glycemicindex.com/) it's a good online resorce. :T

[notme]

Welcome to the forums Jen. I will be difficult to determine how many carbs you should eat not knowing your exercise level or body weight. Generally, your best bet is to cut the processed foods to a minimum and test two hours after eating your meal. If you are high (over 140 or so) you will need to cut out some of the carbohydrates from your diet or increase your exercise.

Did your doctor give you a blood glucose monitor?

Try to stick with foods that are low on the glycemic index scale. There are several sites that will tell you where to foods are on the glycemic index and how many carbs are in each food. The less flour, sugar (including some natural sugars) and fat, the better of a food choice for you.

Welcome to the forums. Pour over all of the old threads and you will learn a ton from all of the bright people that post on these forums.

We are glad you joined.

[owlyn]

Until you get to the dietician, try to avoid carbs as much as you can. This will help keep you BG low and get you to the dietician very quickly :)

[ladytaz]

Hi Jen, welcome to DF! :) Glad you found us!

The "average" for females is 45g of carbs per meal and 15g - 20g per snack. This will be a good starting out point, until you get to the dietician.

[kgm0612]

HI & Welcome to the forum.

Karen

[princesslinda]

Hi Jen, Welcome to the forum. I know how scary it is to get that diagnosis. You hang in there!!! With good control, you'll be fine.

Do you have a meter so you can test your blood sugar? Testing is so very important in getting and keeping good blood sugar control. I'd suggest you test 2 hrs after the start of your meals so you can see how certain foods affect your blood sugar and know what to avoid and what you can have regularly. Breads, potatoes, rice, pastas are foods I avoid, as they cause my levels to raise significantly. I eat a low carb diet, plenty of fresh veggies and salads and lots of grilled chicken and fish and the occasional steak or burger. I also try to exercise as much as possible....any increase in exercise is helpful.

You are not alone...there's good advice to be found here. Keep us posted on how your doing.

Again, Welcome!
Linda

[Howard1]

Hi all! I am 29 years old and just got diagonosed type 2 diabetic. I haven't seen a dietician yet and have so many questions. I am scared and confused. My doc started me on Metformin 500 2x a day and I go back in one month. Until then...I need to know about how many carbs I should have a day to control my BGLs.

I'm in the same boat, 30 years old and thought I was doing fine until a couple of weeks ago:(
Been online since trying to find all the info I can, places like this will keep me going as reading through some of the posts almost everyone is happy with where they are with there diabetes..... It is a very scary thing.

I do know what it is like to be dependant on something though because I have been a quite bad Asthmatic since I was three.
Never had to really watch my diet before so thats something new quite up on the GI foods as I work in a healthyish food type of shop so I have all the info on that.
Need to stay away from my favorite snack of honey dipped bannana chips:mad:

[KritterMom]

Hi there, and welcome to the group. This is a great group of people! Welcome!

[bryan42]

:) Hello Jen, WELCOME! I too was diagnosed 2 weeks ago. The doctor put me on metformin also,but started it out at 1/2 of 500mg tab for 1 week,then a full tab the next,and then 2 tabs a day after that. I also have a TON of questions,and this site provides MORE info than ANY website ever could.
The "family" here is AWESOME, you will find yourself logged on ALL day EVERY day. I will include you in my prayers today,so do not worry! Bryan

[Imperatrix]

Oh, Jen, welcome! I was diagnosed on April 3---just a few weeks ago. I am on the Metformin, too, and it is helping me so much.

I'm eating 45 grams of carbs per meal, with 15 carb snacks 2x a day. It's working really well, and my weight is dropping as well. I can't stress enough the importance of eating low on the glycemic index scale.

And this is a great place. I've had my questions answered by so many kind folks! Don't be afraid to ask people anything...everyone's helpful and kind here!

Welcome to you...and I'm glad you're here! :)

[sleepy_hound]

I was diagnosed in 2002, at the age of 28 and found out at 29yrs old that I wasn't a type 2, but in fact a type 1.5 diabetic. All of it was a shock and I went into a funk about it. I'm a nurse, and I felt like an idiot I didn't figure it out.

But all in all, things happen for a reason. I now know what I have to do to stay in a healthy BG range, and my A1c's have been stable (6.3 in March).

It's tough news, but you're not alone. We're all hear to cheer you on in good times and here to support you in not-so-good, about diabetes, and about life!

ps: I should be getting my Animas 2020 next week in the mail!!