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<blockquote data-quote="Chronicle_Cat" data-source="post: 1876779" data-attributes="member: 486327"><p>Since you are on a dapagliflozine, I'd lower carbs gradually to give your body time to adjust. A blood meter and testing is important as you want to ensure your glucose levels do not go too low (your med probably will need reduction at some point.) If you feel the symptoms of hypoglycemia, test immediately. <a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/Diabetes-and-Hypoglycaemia.html" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/Diabetes-and-Hypoglycaemia.html</a> . (BTW, I checked, dapagliflozine rarely causes hypoglycaemia because it does not require the action of insulin according to the National Institute of Health but I feel it's best to know. I'm not a doctor.)</p><p></p><p>I'd initially test 6 -7 times a day (upon waking, before & after each meal and perhaps at bedtime.) Over time, some of these testings can be eliminated.</p><p></p><p>Some Type 2s have been able to lower or eliminate meds eventually with low carb eating. (In my thread, "Any Other Former Low Carb Skeptics?", I talk about my best friend's experiences - she is also a Type 2 who was on many meds who eats low carb.)</p><p></p><p></p><p>This site has lists of carbs in food (I use the phone app Carb Master to count carbs):</p><p><a href="https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods" target="_blank">https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods</a></p><p>I find the visual guides especially helpful. This site also has lots of good information, recipes and tips.</p><p></p><p>BTW, there is a bit of a difference in the terms for carbs in the UK and the USA (and Canada). If I understand correctly , Brits subtract the fibre from the carbs and call it "total carbs" (if I'm wrong, let me know), in the US and Canada, they use the term "net carbs" for this - in either case, **this is what you will be counting**. In US & Canada, "total carbs" means the amount of carbs without fibre subtracted.</p><p></p><p>Although you probably know this, apart from carbs, there are fruits which are high in sugar which diabetics need to avoid (in addition to carbs) . These are melons (canteloupe, honeydew melon, peaches, apricots, plums, pineapple, watermelon, bananas, mango, papayas and all dried fruit (including raisins.). Most of us avoid apples, pears and oranges as well (if you do have them, watch the quantity and eat with a protein.). Berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries are fine. All fruit juices have concentrated sugars and are even worse than solid fruit.</p><p></p><p>I hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chronicle_Cat, post: 1876779, member: 486327"] Since you are on a dapagliflozine, I'd lower carbs gradually to give your body time to adjust. A blood meter and testing is important as you want to ensure your glucose levels do not go too low (your med probably will need reduction at some point.) If you feel the symptoms of hypoglycemia, test immediately. [URL]https://www.diabetes.co.uk/Diabetes-and-Hypoglycaemia.html[/URL] . (BTW, I checked, dapagliflozine rarely causes hypoglycaemia because it does not require the action of insulin according to the National Institute of Health but I feel it's best to know. I'm not a doctor.) I'd initially test 6 -7 times a day (upon waking, before & after each meal and perhaps at bedtime.) Over time, some of these testings can be eliminated. Some Type 2s have been able to lower or eliminate meds eventually with low carb eating. (In my thread, "Any Other Former Low Carb Skeptics?", I talk about my best friend's experiences - she is also a Type 2 who was on many meds who eats low carb.) This site has lists of carbs in food (I use the phone app Carb Master to count carbs): [URL]https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods[/URL] I find the visual guides especially helpful. This site also has lots of good information, recipes and tips. BTW, there is a bit of a difference in the terms for carbs in the UK and the USA (and Canada). If I understand correctly , Brits subtract the fibre from the carbs and call it "total carbs" (if I'm wrong, let me know), in the US and Canada, they use the term "net carbs" for this - in either case, **this is what you will be counting**. In US & Canada, "total carbs" means the amount of carbs without fibre subtracted. Although you probably know this, apart from carbs, there are fruits which are high in sugar which diabetics need to avoid (in addition to carbs) . These are melons (canteloupe, honeydew melon, peaches, apricots, plums, pineapple, watermelon, bananas, mango, papayas and all dried fruit (including raisins.). Most of us avoid apples, pears and oranges as well (if you do have them, watch the quantity and eat with a protein.). Berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries are fine. All fruit juices have concentrated sugars and are even worse than solid fruit. I hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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