Hi to all, I am 46, male, not overweight, just had a routine screening and got news that i am probably T2 diabetic. I had a fasting reading of 16 (uk) nearly 290 (european). Doc put me on high dose metformin 850mg x 3 p.day and a strict diet change and I am managing my sugar levels for a about 5 weeks. I have had a love of biccies, cakes etc in the past which has no doubt contributed to this situation greatly. Struggling a bit and managing to stay around 8.3 (150 euro- which is a worry), currently and thinking my diet is still not doing the trick. I am pretty much on low carbs high protein and moderate fat I would say.
I have a question over porridge oats and fruit. I saw a post that oats can be very difficult for some, and I eat them religiously for breakfast as I thought they were magical for DB sufferers. Also there seems to be mixed messages about fruit some saying that certain fruit is ok green apples (sour) pears, melon, berries but all seem to have some degree of sugar level so what quantities are ok? i tend to eat one apple a day after a meal and mainly nuts (almonds/Walnuts) for snacking and the occasional Sugar free biscuit. I don't have easy access to berries right now otherwise would eat some. I am wondering if my quantities are a problem although i am eating moderate sized amounts, balancing fish, meat (low fat beef mince) /chicken as best I can. I enjoy salads and some cheese as well. carbs are mainly low GI rice, brown pasta, no potatoes and occasional w/wheat bread.I don't drink much other than tea (w/skimmed milk), water and a small glass of pure Apple juice in the morning.
Any ideas that I can use/ incorporate to try to manage the diet better much appreciated.
many thanks. Dean
I have a question over porridge oats and fruit. I saw a post that oats can be very difficult for some, and I eat them religiously for breakfast as I thought they were magical for DB sufferers. Also there seems to be mixed messages about fruit some saying that certain fruit is ok green apples (sour) pears, melon, berries but all seem to have some degree of sugar level so what quantities are ok? i tend to eat one apple a day after a meal and mainly nuts (almonds/Walnuts) for snacking and the occasional Sugar free biscuit. I don't have easy access to berries right now otherwise would eat some. I am wondering if my quantities are a problem although i am eating moderate sized amounts, balancing fish, meat (low fat beef mince) /chicken as best I can. I enjoy salads and some cheese as well. carbs are mainly low GI rice, brown pasta, no potatoes and occasional w/wheat bread.I don't drink much other than tea (w/skimmed milk), water and a small glass of pure Apple juice in the morning.
Any ideas that I can use/ incorporate to try to manage the diet better much appreciated.
many thanks. Dean