Hi everyone: just got diagnosed a couple of weeks ago after a direly stressful period in my life-- I've basically been in hell since July, and have only recently come out of it. I probably could have developed it in October after I got a call from my HRT provider about a concerning UA result, but I
It seems overwhelming at first, but it does really just become part of your routine. My best advice is:
Tune out the noise. There’s lots of misinformation about T2 diabetes everywhere, and lots of people feel compelled to share their (usually uninformed, and occasionally toxic) opinions about diabetes. Ignore.
Find a sustainable treatment that works for you. This will look a little different for everyone. I personally do a high fiber, mostly plant based diet, and take meds. Some people do extreme low carb diets, but I know that would never work for me because it’s not sustainable for me. I’d just fail over and over again.
You’ll have diabetes for decades (hopefully), so you don’t have to figure everything out right this second. You can give yourself a little time/space to figure
I’d second this on a realistic sustainable diet and general attitude towards food needs to be the priority. A crash diet will always result in a binge backwards. I think so many doctors are quick to forget how easily “just go on a diet” turns into disordered eating. You’ve got to figure out something that’ll work for many years to come.
A few questions before I give some suggestions - what's your current A1C and either weight or BMI?
I believe my A1C was 10.1 when we checked last month. I'm 5'3 and have stayed pretty stable at 220 for most of my life. I know I have to do some more cardio to lose some weight (my PCP recommended ~20lbs, which feels doable)
“My glucose has never been crazy, and I've never been prediabetic.”
What has your glucose been?
Pretty consistently 80-100 as far as my BMP records go (~2019), had a gap of not going to the doctor for most of 2025. Went up to 350 when I had the draw that clinched it, probably not helped by the fact that I had lunch before the visit x_x
I’m surprised you wouldn’t be stated on just metformin unless your A1c was crazy high. Just go low carb (50g) per day and test your sugars and with your already active lifestyle you should be able to get it under control with the right meds. I live a pretty normal life despite being a T2
Got down from 13.8 a1c to 4.9 a1c in 9 months with keto, daily yoga, and metformin (2000mg) and mounjaro (5mg at the time). If you’re already doing everything right diet wise, just confirm you’re low carb for now until your blood sugar stabilizes. With the GLP-1 it should do the trick!
Also DRINK WATER! Especially on a GLP-1. I try to drink 64-100oz a day.
If you are a “healthy” weight already, also watch out for losing too much weight. I got down to 115lbs and had to actively add some weight back.
Good luck!
Thanks! I do have a big Stanley at my desk, so I'm at least on it with the water LOL. I'm at 220 right now, but I've been that way for a long time with little fluctuation. I know I've gotta get some more cardio, so I'm thinking about adding some boxing or pilates classes into my rotation.
Did they test you for type 1? If it came out of nowhere, that sounds more like type 1 than 2 but still definitely could be type 2 :). It’s a very simple antibodies test to be certain though. I’ve seen several comments on this sub about people being misdiagnosed as adults and trying to manage with diet/exercise for years before they finally get the right diagnosis and care
I feel doctors are prescribing ozempic too much these days, there are also good oral medication; do you also have to lose weight ?
It's a disussion to have with your doctor
that being said...
In my case, the transition was relatively easy.
I mostly changed my diet, kept being active and try to control my weight (not really successful. lol)
I'm on oral medication, my A1c is good and stable.
I was lucky in the sense that I never had a sweet tooth, so rarely desssert or sodas at home; and I've always cooked my own meals and also rarely eat fast food or junk food.
The most drastic change was to reduce bread and rice and pasta; today, I eat rice and pasta 3, 4 times per year and a lot more careful with bread (only real whole grain sourdough bread)
Good luck.