Liz55
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
That was the problem with me, as my diet was more Mediterranean, pasta, rice....lean meat, casseroles eaten with bread,olive oil, fruit. I'm finding it hard to cut the pasta and rice out, although bread I've never eaten a lot of.You can do it Liz.
Read the first bit of book that explains about the theory behind diet, then write down all the stuff you like in the unlimited sections and then the starchy section so you have your basics.
Then you can explore what suits.
If did a spreadsheet meal planner at first so I don't have to think. Now I know a bit more I'll update it to increase variety.
Don't be scared of good fats as they help slow carb absorption and so does acidic food like vinegar and citrus fruits.
I found it all a bit confusing to start with so writing the key bits down really helped me.
I've started to enjoy cooking again and I really don't miss carbs. I thought it would kill me not eating pasta and bread but it's ok!!
Good luck
D x
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I'm confused about eating high fat as some recommend to help fill you up with high protein, when as my cholesterol levels were slightly high ( so much for me thinking my Med diet was healthy). Although the Nurse did say diabetes and raised Cholesterol usually go hand in hand as the liver cannot cope, and she doubted my diet was the cause. But as I was saying, I've been started on Simvastatin , and it seems contradictory to me to eat a low carb, higher fat diet and take meds to reduce statins. Or maybe I'm confused here or misunderstand.
I love vinegar and fruits, but again confused as to what has high sugar content. I love your idea how to plan out your foods, using the like and spreadsheet idea.....