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[Hollyhandi]

from upstate ny.
My fiance has type 2 diabetes and I'm trying to learn more about the disease.
Need to learn more the proper cooking to help him lose weight.
We are concentrating on low fat and carbs but high in fiber.
Hope to learn alot here.

[lewsterr]

Welcome to the forum, Hollyhandi. You'll find an incredible amount of valuable information here in addition to many wonderful and caring people. Don't hesitate to ask questions.

[Cyborg]

Welcome aboard :wavey:

[princesslinda]

Welcome Holly! Glad you found the forum. You'll get lots of great information here.

Does your finacee' take medicines for his diabetes or does he control with diet/exercise?

There's a great book for newly diagnosed T2's (actually any T2 can learn from it), "Type II Diabetes, The First Year" by Gretchen Becker. It has lots of information in it. You might want to look for it at your local Borders or Books-A-Million. It was very helpful to me.

Again, welcome!
Linda

[GhostRydr]

Hi Holly,

Welcome! Great place here with so much great info and help and support. :hello:

Kurt

[kgm0612]

HI & Welcome to this great forum, Holly!

Karen

[shockme]

welcome holly!the american diabetic association has a good website-www.diabetes.org.take care,trish

[HiImDan]

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[Hollyhandi]

He's lucky in that he takes glucopage (sp ) twice a day I think.
He takes so many pills I can't remember which is what .
We are trying to both lose weight by eatting lowfat/low carbs and more fiber.
Doc says if he can get his weight down we should be able to handle it with diet.
My brother did.

[andypoo]

Glad to meet you hollyhandi,You've come to the best place for info and news and just extraordinarily good people. We come up with lots of food ideas and recipes,great place! Again,WELCOME!

[notme]

Hi Holly, welcome to the forums. I am glad you found us!