Hi @chesterc . I'm afraid that the answer to your question is "it depends." It depends on a lot of things - how far progressed your illness is, how high your sugars are, and how much your pancreas is still functioning. If your doctor hasn't already suggested it, you might ask for a referral to a dietician who specializes in diabetes. (In the U.S. we call them a "diabetes educator"). They can be really helpful at helping you figure out how to eat in this new way and balance what you eat with your blood sugar test results. They can also help you identify which foods impact your blood sugar the most and therefore need to be eaten less frequently. Some type II diabetics can manage their blood sugar with diet alone, some with diet and exercise, and others need medication.

In my case, I had to be on medication for several years. Right now I am able to manage with diet only. That probably won't last forever, but I'm enjoying it while it lasts. 🙂

Best of luck to you.

Jump to this post