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Over the past few years my weight yo-yo'd over a 2-3 stone difference and mood swings after continuous activity such as strenuous DIY made me suspect that it was only a matter of time before my doctor diagnosed me with type 2 diabetes. I have no issue with the diagnosis however I do find the advice a little contradictory.
My doctor has given me literature that says all fruit and vegetables are good but I then read that the sugar in some fruit should be avoided.
I pretty much eat most foods (hence the yoyo weight!!) so I dont have a problem with salads and grilled or boiled meats like pork and chicken. I am happy to eat oily fish like sardines, mackerel etc and I also eat the likes of cottage cheese with salad and crispbreads; therefore I dont have a problem with what I would consider my main meal of the day - it is the breakfast and afternoon meals which concern me.
I used to eat porridge religiously each morning and put fruit puree in it as a sweetener instead of sugar or honey. I just blend a couple of bags of frozen fruits like berries and mango and then add a couple of spoons to finished porridge - is this bad news now I am type 2 diagnosed?
I also used to eat 5+ fruit each day; mainly oranges, tangerines, apples, bananas, grapes, kiwi, melon along with some natural yoghurt as an afternoon 'meal'. As the majority of these fruit are naturally sweet then is it still a good idea to continue eating them.
I also have a fairly strict regime where I dont eat after 1800hrs each day. I find this helps preventing snacking when sitting in front of the TV but if I was absolutely ravenous then I would have a crispbread and a few grapes - still okay?
From the above it sounds like a reasonable diet and it is these factors I want to keep. The addition of the likes of salami, cheese and other delicious things I enjoy will be left on the shelf at the supermarket.
Finally I do enjoy a social drink and lager has always been my tipple of choice but I accept this is likely going to be a thing of the past. I am happy to drink longs drinks like gin and (plenty of) slimline tonic or vodka and diet coke so is this the better solution. I dont say best solution as I am sure there are those that would say 'no alcohol is best' but I am never ever going to be one of those people who drinks diet coke on a night out
Appreciate any advice that you may have and look forward to hearing from you all
Regards
5D
Over the past few years my weight yo-yo'd over a 2-3 stone difference and mood swings after continuous activity such as strenuous DIY made me suspect that it was only a matter of time before my doctor diagnosed me with type 2 diabetes. I have no issue with the diagnosis however I do find the advice a little contradictory.
My doctor has given me literature that says all fruit and vegetables are good but I then read that the sugar in some fruit should be avoided.
I pretty much eat most foods (hence the yoyo weight!!) so I dont have a problem with salads and grilled or boiled meats like pork and chicken. I am happy to eat oily fish like sardines, mackerel etc and I also eat the likes of cottage cheese with salad and crispbreads; therefore I dont have a problem with what I would consider my main meal of the day - it is the breakfast and afternoon meals which concern me.
I used to eat porridge religiously each morning and put fruit puree in it as a sweetener instead of sugar or honey. I just blend a couple of bags of frozen fruits like berries and mango and then add a couple of spoons to finished porridge - is this bad news now I am type 2 diagnosed?
I also used to eat 5+ fruit each day; mainly oranges, tangerines, apples, bananas, grapes, kiwi, melon along with some natural yoghurt as an afternoon 'meal'. As the majority of these fruit are naturally sweet then is it still a good idea to continue eating them.
I also have a fairly strict regime where I dont eat after 1800hrs each day. I find this helps preventing snacking when sitting in front of the TV but if I was absolutely ravenous then I would have a crispbread and a few grapes - still okay?
From the above it sounds like a reasonable diet and it is these factors I want to keep. The addition of the likes of salami, cheese and other delicious things I enjoy will be left on the shelf at the supermarket.
Finally I do enjoy a social drink and lager has always been my tipple of choice but I accept this is likely going to be a thing of the past. I am happy to drink longs drinks like gin and (plenty of) slimline tonic or vodka and diet coke so is this the better solution. I dont say best solution as I am sure there are those that would say 'no alcohol is best' but I am never ever going to be one of those people who drinks diet coke on a night out
Appreciate any advice that you may have and look forward to hearing from you all
Regards
5D