Welcome, doctors like that should be hung out to dry LOL. I had one like that and I immediately found myself a new doctor.

Ok the low carb diet is partially good advice..

Try not to eat white breads, pastas, rice or potatoes. The starches in these items tend to hold your numbers up higher and longer. use the light versions of bread, in whole grains, wheat. There is a pasta called Dreamfields which is carb friendly, use sweet potatoes.

Fried foods also cause major issues with the blood sugars because of the grease and fats so do baked or broiled.

Veggies are good but watch corn and carrots they tend to have a high fructose content which can raise the numbers

Portion control is very important, learn to read food labels and many of us keep a food diary or join Spark people or even use mobile aps to help keep track.

Think in terms of healthy diets and carbs not just sugars (carbs are sugars)

Try to set a goal for about 30-45 carbs per meal and maybe 15-20 for a snack.

Did he give you a meter to monitor your blood sugars? very important to do so since it gives you an idea of how you are doing etc. Are you on meds or will you try to control by diet and exercise?

And yes exercise is an important part of this journey now, since it helps to control your numbers

Call your doctor back and ask to be referred to a dietician to help you understand, make an appoint to talk with doctor to find out what the heck is his course of treatment. If he doesn't seem to care or have the time, I would look for another doctor who can help you.

You have the control now and you can do this with our help especially so do stop in often, and talk to us. We won't lead you wrong. (noticed you also have hypothyroid, tends to go hand in hand with diabetes. I have hyperthyroid, which is not as common, but then I am different than most patients ROFL)

Hello. My husband was diagnosed recently after getting an infection in his foot.
I would ask the doctor to give you your insulin number so when you go to another Dr you can give him or her that info. I would try to fund a good endocrinologist or diabetic clonic for further testing. They can help you establish a good way of keeping your blood sugar within range. was there a reTheason you went to the doctor? You mentioned you had started a new diet. What kind was it.
The previous person is absolutely right in all her advise. That has been my understanding as well. There are good recipe books you can find but be sure to find ones that give you carbs and amount of fiber. You can subtract the fiber and get the true reading of how many carbs are in the dish.
Good luck and any questions, please ask.

I would ask for a copy of your blood work ( I always get a copy of mine each time it is run), and then go to another doctor for a second opinion. Not all doctors are created equal it would seem. About six months ago I was just not happy with how my treatment was going with my GP, the one who diagnosed me, and each time I'd go in and complain that I wasn't achieving my goals, she would tell me 'You're doing fine'. Well I was not fine and got frustrated watching my fasting number and A1C steadily climbing. I wanted to see an endocrinologists, but my insurance would not allow it unless I got a referral from my GP, which I did and for the past 3 months I am back on track and feeling great. The point is, YOU are in charge of your health... take charge! If you are not satisfied with the care you are getting at least get a second opinion.

Call them back and see if you are supposed to be on meds or if diet controlled. For years my numbers did not require meds.

When I was diagnosed, I burst into tears. My doctor told me to stop crying because "It's not like you have cancer." Bad doctors make an intimidating, scary situation much worse when they don't explain how things work.

The advice in the other replies is wonderful and you should know that this isn't the end of the world. Just keep your chin up and do some research... And get a new doctor.

I have helped type 2 diabetics to get healthy and reduce meds. it is a nutrition based program. I would suggest that you find a program that works for you and stick with it find out your BMI and get it to a healthy number. I have a health quiz that is FREE online and you will get a Optimal Health Score.

There are a couple of good books on living with Diabetes.

I like the book
"Your first year with Diabetes" by Theresa Garnero

check with your local library. Stay way from the miracle cure books and look for authors that are CDEs ( Certified Diabetes Educators)

The American Diabetes Association as a good website on learning to live with diabetes.

Doctors who are not well informed about diabetes treatment are common. If you can't get the information from your doctor then see a dietician and/ or endocrinologist
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Another good book that will help is called "Blood Sugar 101" by Jenny Ruhl. She explains what diabetes is, how to get started counting carbs, medications available etc.