tonker some swear by cinnamon for reducing insulin resistance.

You need to get a meter and test yourself and learn what you react to and what you don't.

per say low cal might not help its the food you eat that has the major influence. 600 cals of carbs is going to have a different effect than 600 cals of protein.

When you reduce carbs to nearly nil it stops your body processing fats and screws with the mix for your cholesterol.

I agree with 3db a week is going to make no difference to your HbA1c level.

As for your low HDL level...… nuts...… and stick avocado slices on your salads.

Tonker, As tescoapp states, you need to measure your own blood/glucose. I purchased a £14 inc delivery machine (a nexus gluco rx, the same as my NHS GP group supply, so as a diabetic I get the NHS supplied testing strips/needles without cost to me), just 2 weeks ago, no VAT as its a medical condition. By regular measuring, you can then see what helps or hinders in *your* case. As with all low cost hardware, it is the on-going supplies (test strips and needles) where the manufacturer makes the profit. If purchasing, you need to consider the on-going costs. I wanted to purchase another machine as I now have to measure my blood within 2 hours of driving and every 2 hours while driving – I wanted to keep a machine in the car for that purpose, as well as the machine I have at home. NHS only supply one machine (at least in this part of London), hence the purchase.

I also agree with tescoapp, reducing anything to zero in your diet is seldom good in my view. I think we were designed to eat a variety of foods, and its best left like that. Nothing to stop considerably reducing a food type, but personally I would not eliminate anything entirely.

Merged Diabetes Thread
 

I've created a thread for diabetes topics. This will help keep all of the relevant information together.

What units are those numbers?

Good news though if they are heading in right direction.

Diabetes Type 2 - Class 1 & timescales
 

Hi all,

Assuming no further complications etc. from time of diagnosis, what sort of timescale has anyone with Type 2 Diabetes experienced in managing a return to medically fit status (UK Class 1) to recommence work?? generally speaking. Is there a minimum timescale??

Thanks...

Hi driftdown,

Many thanks for sharing that, useful....i had figured pretty much the same sort of timescale, but of course thats assuming all goes to plan ;-).

My wife was recently diagnosed as Pre Type 2 Diabetes due to her hba1c level
As a result she has been attending the local Wellbeing for pre type 2 people.

In just 6 months she has lost 12lbs. No diet. Simply following the healthy eating steps.
She is due to have her blood glucose levels rechecked in a month.

However, most all people on this type of course have significantly reduced their hba1c levels and are no longer classed as pre type 2.

The course is run by the NHS and is weekly for the first 8 weeks then reduces up to about 9 months.

Many thanks for the replies, all very interesting.

I was only diagnosed officially almost a week ago, and HbA1c was then 58 from a test a few days prior (up from 51 3-months prior). Since then (due to G.I. problems and issues i've heard regarding Metformin) I have (with NHS clinic nurse approval) gone down the MM 800 calorie diet and lost 5-6 Lbs thus far, and invested in a blood glucose meter that with pre and post prandial measurements each day, are seemingly always within the Type 2 guidelines (or non-diabetic range) as published on various websites and NHS site. Hopefully a step in the right direction!. Will admit that finding foods that are low fat, low (to zero) sugar and also low carbohydrates - seem to now spend more time reading food labels than anything else ha.

Pilots and ATCOs taking non-hypoglycaemic medications should test before commencing flight/controlling and if symptoms are experienced during flight/controlling (mandatory for classes 1 and 3)

Type 1 Diabetes Class 2 medical CAA
 

Apologies if this topic is covered elsewhere

I am a UK based pilot with a EASA PPL and a class 2 medical

I have recently been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes

In order for me to regain my class 2 I understand from the CAA website I need the following reports to be submitted (apologies but I cannot post the link as this is my first post)

Reports to be sent to CAA
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• Specialist Clinic letter
• Home monitored blood sugars for three months
• Up to date biochemical test results for:

Bloods - HbA1c; Cholesterol; Triglycerides; Creatinine Urine - Albumin/creatinine ratio

• Retinal eye screening results.

Flyingwhiteknight, I hope all is well after your diagnosis. Not the easiest thing to come to terms with...

I have a Class 1 medical with T1D and so I'm not 100% sure if the requirements are the same but I'll pass on what I had to submit anyway - it pretty much ties in with what you've written.

A report by my treating consultant. Written as per the diabetes report specification found on the CAA medical website.
90 days worth of blood glucose monitoring (3-4 times a day)
Blood Tests - HbA1c, Liver and Renal Function (eGFR & ACR), Lipids
Complications - retinopathy report, neuropathy report, nephropathy report, stress ECG
Completed medical flight test report signed by CFI or TRE

All this was submitted to the CAA and within 2 days, I was invited to attend a consultation with the consultant running the diabetes protocol with the CAA. A couple of weeks later, my Class 1 was in the post.

Currently, I'm restricted to G,EI and OE registered aircraft. You can fly on the Class 3 medical in the US but not sure if the Class 2 will 'piggy back' across.

I was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Alongside the meds that my doc prescribed, I'm interested in some advice regarding exercise routine and diet. Can someone share experiences?

hi

i use a low carb diet. There are lots of keto food products now. I also reduced down my slow acting insulin to help keep weight down as I found the doctors has suggested a high dose for me and when exercising I was getting low sugar readings and then eating to keep my levels stable.
cheers

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

Try incorporating aerobic exercises (like brisk walking, jogging, or swimming) and strength training. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week and two days of strength training.

As for diet, focus on whole foods, reduce processed sugars, and monitor your carb intake. Opt for complex carbs like whole grains, beans, and lentils. These release sugar slowly, preventing spikes.

Also, I'd recommend using the GlucoTrust supplement. It's plant-based, and it aids in natural insulin secretion that will keep your glucose level normal. It also helps with weight loss and has many other benefits that you can read in this article: https://www.outlookindia.com/outlook...s--news-315780.