Rootitoot
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- Type of diabetes
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- I hate people that drive selfishly/inconsiderately. Also, I hate getting up early (mainly because I sleep so badly !)
Hi @Rootitoot
As a newly diagnosed T2, you do not need to have such a restricted lifestyle as I do.
You will need to restrict the amount of carbs and sugars.
Milk is lactose, which is a sugar, any variations are just as bad, except full fat, but even that contains sugars. Cream is lower in sugar and carbs, butter is very good. Anything low fat or reduced fat is misleading because instead of 'good' fats they replace it with produced sugars, which again are not good for blood glucose levels. And of course control.
I cannot tolerate milk or dairy as it makes me ill even though tests have proved that I'm not lactose intolerant!
Porridge sends my blood glucose levels high. But only testing will let you know wether you are or not. Water with porridge is preferable and rolled oats are better than the ones you get in the shops. You have to discover what you can tolerate by using a meter.
Also sweeteners can raise your bloods a little.
Hope this helps.
Thank you - your info is really helpful... it's certainly a steep learning curve and I feel a bit like a pin cushion at the moment as I seem to be checking for everything !... and certainly the porridge shot my levels up to 20 ! I wondered if non dairy./ lacto free milk might be better as there seem to be lots on the market ? I suppose it will just take time. Thanks again :>)