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- Type of diabetes
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- White bread
I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in April.
But am confused with the Carbohydrate intake.
I believed that Carbs were better for me than sugary food. I have never been a big sugary food consumer- until 5 years ago after major surgery where after I got into a habit of drinking a pint of Lucozade if I felt down or lethargic- When recovering from this I was having a daily blood test without any signs of Diabetes.
I have joined the Food diary website where I can monitor my calorie, carb, Sugar, fat and sodium intake.
I have excluded all added sugar from my diet and eat low/non sugar & salt alternative. I have exclude almost high salt/fat all junk foods such as Crisps, chocolate and sweets.
My food intake is below my limits and has been for most days although the limits are not adjusted for Type 2 diabetes. They are at a level that is allowing me to lose weight.
My issue is with Carbs, I do not know if I should be eating it or not. I only ever eat Brown/Wholegrain versions of grains but am not sure if I'm eating too much for a Diabetic as with me excluding the fats and sugary food I am struggling to find non-carb meals especially for Breakfast, eggs are an alternative but should not be eaten too often due to their cholesterol levels. Also shakes and fruit have a high sugar content and I am not sure if these are a better alternative than cereals for a Diabetic. Other meals such as meat/fish based ones which I have used to substitute carbs but they usually have a high fat content which is bad for cholesterol but they do fill me up more without pushing my Carb intake to high.
I have been told by my Nurse to be careful of soft fruit such as Pears, Peaches etc so am struggling to find what snacks I am also supposed to enjoy.
I have taken up walking and often find my muscles and energy drained afterwards but cannot find a drink to replace lost salt/minerals to aid recovery. The last week it took my Calf muscles up to three days to recover from 2/3 days of 3 hour walks, with my only sustenance during the walk a bottle of water. What are my choices to give me a pick up to sustain a decent pace for a longer walk?
My biggest vice has been binge drinking which leads to smoking, both of which I have manged to cut down on but I have a habit of doing a few good weeks of exercise and healthy eating, but I then get bored and blow it all with a need to socalise which usually means going out for a pint which then wilts my will power and leads to Smoking a packet of cigarettes and then more pints. I have been looking for alternatives to break the boredom such as travelling to watch football etc and exercising. But have yet to find as good a socalising aspect as going down the Pub
But am confused with the Carbohydrate intake.
I believed that Carbs were better for me than sugary food. I have never been a big sugary food consumer- until 5 years ago after major surgery where after I got into a habit of drinking a pint of Lucozade if I felt down or lethargic- When recovering from this I was having a daily blood test without any signs of Diabetes.
I have joined the Food diary website where I can monitor my calorie, carb, Sugar, fat and sodium intake.
I have excluded all added sugar from my diet and eat low/non sugar & salt alternative. I have exclude almost high salt/fat all junk foods such as Crisps, chocolate and sweets.
My food intake is below my limits and has been for most days although the limits are not adjusted for Type 2 diabetes. They are at a level that is allowing me to lose weight.
My issue is with Carbs, I do not know if I should be eating it or not. I only ever eat Brown/Wholegrain versions of grains but am not sure if I'm eating too much for a Diabetic as with me excluding the fats and sugary food I am struggling to find non-carb meals especially for Breakfast, eggs are an alternative but should not be eaten too often due to their cholesterol levels. Also shakes and fruit have a high sugar content and I am not sure if these are a better alternative than cereals for a Diabetic. Other meals such as meat/fish based ones which I have used to substitute carbs but they usually have a high fat content which is bad for cholesterol but they do fill me up more without pushing my Carb intake to high.
I have been told by my Nurse to be careful of soft fruit such as Pears, Peaches etc so am struggling to find what snacks I am also supposed to enjoy.
I have taken up walking and often find my muscles and energy drained afterwards but cannot find a drink to replace lost salt/minerals to aid recovery. The last week it took my Calf muscles up to three days to recover from 2/3 days of 3 hour walks, with my only sustenance during the walk a bottle of water. What are my choices to give me a pick up to sustain a decent pace for a longer walk?
My biggest vice has been binge drinking which leads to smoking, both of which I have manged to cut down on but I have a habit of doing a few good weeks of exercise and healthy eating, but I then get bored and blow it all with a need to socalise which usually means going out for a pint which then wilts my will power and leads to Smoking a packet of cigarettes and then more pints. I have been looking for alternatives to break the boredom such as travelling to watch football etc and exercising. But have yet to find as good a socalising aspect as going down the Pub