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  1. Z

    Type 2 Question re: carbs

    Hello. My mother who is 64 has been diabetic T2 for about 20 years. She is somewhat overweight. I have been trying to learn about low carb diet for her but with no luck. Can someone explain to me or direct me to a link where I can learn about a) how much carbs a person uses per day...
  2. Villovigo

    Sweet potatoes vs white potatoes impact on blood sugar levels

    Hello everyone Out of curiosity, I was wondering, based on your personal experience, if eating the same amount of white potatoes as sweet potatoes results in the same amount of insulin usage, or if you tend take more or less when eating one over the other? Most likely is an individual thing...
  3. Mel2019

    Disgusted with myself!!!

    Im absolutely fuming at myself!! After getting my HbA1c down alot also my weight, ive slipped into old habits, im not eating right im lazy about it, im skipping breakfast and snacking on stuff I shouldn't be inbetween lunch and dinner! I keep saying ill do better tomorrow but I don't! Anyway...
  4. C

    I’m being diagnosed with an eating disorder

    Is anybody else in the same boat? Have you had treatment? What was it like if you have? I’m not sure what to expect really, having diabetes and an eating disorder is not the dream combination, struggling to get through the day generally when it comes to food. It’s exhausting. I also struggle...
  5. P

    Lunchbox ideas!

    Anybody have any low carb lunchbox suggestions, I find myself eating the same meals at work each shift and hoped people might be able to provide some inspiration.
  6. P

    How do people approach going out for a meal and carb counting?

    Anybody have any advice on carb counting when eating out at a restaurant? I have found that some places are happy to provide nutritional information but this is not always the case. If anybody could shed any light on this that would be great.
  7. IronLioness

    Holidaying (in Italy) with T2: not the end of the world...

    So today I had a funny discussion with some pals about my forthcoming holiday to Rome. Apparently I'm going to find it "sooooooo hard to eat, what will you do? You can't eat the bread and pasta, oh I'd haaaaate that". Ummm..... Okay! So, no, I won't eat the bread and pasta, but I'll probably...
  8. Vickitub

    Struggling with what to eat

    I am having trouble with picking things to eat that I actually like. I need to eat fewer carbs for lunch and snacks. I have no clue as to what to do. I hate certain fruits and I don’t eat cheese unless it’s in a toasted sandwich. Tuna ewe. Can anyone help with tips or lovely meals I can make...
  9. M

    Blood sugars have been perfect

    so I was diagnosed the beginning of March, I have since lost 1.5 stone (still have 7 to lose)....so for the past 2-3 weeks my blood sugars have been perfect...when I wake up it’s between a 4.2-4-7.....after my meals it usually is around less than 6 one hour post meal and below 5 2 hrs....I...
  10. C

    Constantly worried about sugar levels?

    Hello there, firstly I appreciate you reading this, I’m 20 years old with arthritis and have been diagnosed with reactive hypoglycaemia. I have been to the ER with hypos of 2 and after eating my sugar can drop down to 3.8 and I find myself constantly anxious and worried about my sugar levels...
  11. P

    Libre Webinars on Exercise and Diet

    Hi, I watched an Abbott Freestyle webinar last night about using Flash Glucose Monitors to manage exercise and another one about diet. I found them both interesting and it explained some of the mechanics of how exercise works for T1Ds and what different types of exercise do to our blog sugars...
  12. M

    Does the odd treat now and then affect long term health?

    like any other diet do any of you have that ‘cheat meal’ or some chocolate or crisps now and then? It’s my friends birthday next week and we are going for pizza at Pizza Hut, and I know I won’t be able to just have a slice or two, I want to enjoy it at the same time and it’s not something I...
  13. IronLioness

    T2 newly diagnosed? Don't worry, don't panic. We got you....

    Hi all, (bear with, it's a long post, but I hope it helps) I just wanted to give a quick shout out for any and all those that have been newly diagnosed with T2 diabetes – DO NOT PANIC, IT’S GOING TO BE OK…..honest! :) I'm not preaching, I'm not 'fixed' and I know I can't get rid of T2, but I...
  14. misterjohn

    Newly diagnosed pensioner

    Hello everyone. I’m a newly diagnosed pensioner. I’ve been hovering in the pre-diabetic spectrum for three or four years.... but now, according to two HbA1c tests (taken a month apart), I have just crept into the diabetic part of the spectrum. I have a meeting with the Diabetic Specialist Nurse...
  15. Diakat

    Naming and shaming

    Naming Urban Express at London Bridge Station and shaming for trying to charge 99p for a single Baby Bel. They are 49p at Charing Cross...
  16. NewTD2

    Low Carb Gravy

    just bough this from Morrison’s Supermarket. Low carb gravy (6.7g /100g carb).
  17. L

    How Many Carbs Should I Be Eating?

    Hi all, Was just diagnosed as Prediabetic a few days ago and after a bit of shock and despair I'm now treating this as an opportunity to transform my life! I'm quite familiar with low carb diets as when i was younger i used to live by the Atkins for years. I was at my thinnest at this time...
  18. AllieRainbow

    Question about protein and blood sugar

    I am new to this, and very recently diagnosed. I have just started to monitor my blood sugars and I have a bigger difference between pre and post food readings for my evening meal than my "break fast" meal. Could the timing be a factor? Other information: I am eating a LCHF diet. I tend to...
  19. AllieRainbow

    Not sure about testing after meals

    I am very newly diagnosed, and I have just started testing my blood glucose today. I tested when I woke up, and before meals - I also tested two hours after the first bite - is this right or should it have been 2 hours after finishing the meal? I was a very slow eater today, in both cases...
  20. Engineer88

    Low carb shopping (fav items)

    Afternoon, I was just chuckling to myself about how I polar shop Aldi most basic things (veg/cheese/some sliced meat) and Waitrose for other things (mostly meats). What are your favourite things and where are they from?