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<blockquote data-quote="Daphne917" data-source="post: 961067" data-attributes="member: 124172"><p>Hi [USER=210207]@wolfie11969[/USER] welcome to the forum. One of the best things you can do is get a Meyer to measure your sugar levels and learn what foods you can and cannot eat. Many on here use the Codefree as the strips are quite cheap. Unfortunately bananas are v high in sugar so you may be best not eating them until you see how they affect your blood sugar. Berries are usually OK though. Sugar levels are affected by carbs which are in bread, cereals, rice, pasta, most fruits, potatoes etc. I know it seems contrary to what most of us have been bought up with but by substituting low for full fat foods you will lower your carb intake. In addition foods such as meat, poultry, fish, cheese and eggs are also low in carbs. When checking labels on packaging look for the Total carb content not just the sugar - lower carb is better. Hope this helps and ask questions when necessary - somebody will be along to answer them!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Daphne917, post: 961067, member: 124172"] Hi [USER=210207]@wolfie11969[/USER] welcome to the forum. One of the best things you can do is get a Meyer to measure your sugar levels and learn what foods you can and cannot eat. Many on here use the Codefree as the strips are quite cheap. Unfortunately bananas are v high in sugar so you may be best not eating them until you see how they affect your blood sugar. Berries are usually OK though. Sugar levels are affected by carbs which are in bread, cereals, rice, pasta, most fruits, potatoes etc. I know it seems contrary to what most of us have been bought up with but by substituting low for full fat foods you will lower your carb intake. In addition foods such as meat, poultry, fish, cheese and eggs are also low in carbs. When checking labels on packaging look for the Total carb content not just the sugar - lower carb is better. Hope this helps and ask questions when necessary - somebody will be along to answer them!! [/QUOTE]
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