Recent Content by Audrey85

I already put that I was on insulin and type 2 on my profile when I signed up as it asks all those questions so not sure why it isn't showing up.

Thank you for the advice. The professionals keep telling me I need a small amount of carbs with each meal but so many on here say avoid. I test 1 hour after every meal and have been doing so for 7 weeks and this will continue for the rest of pregnancy. I will keep to the low carb diet and...

I'm type 2. I don't like eggs or mushrooms but will try the high protein bread. I've just bought low fat Greek yogurt and berries today but do I need a higher protein, higher fat Greek yogurt to fill me up more? Should I stay away from all granola? A couple of people I know said they can...

I've only seen my diabetic nurse twice and she was great and very thorough but trouble is when I phone clinic to speak to her it's always some other diabetic nurse who isn't as good who gets back to me as they are so busy and understaffed. Plus it can be a 2 day wait for a response. I've only...

No I don't eat fruit with the Weetabix. I've been given advice from the diabetic nurse, consultant diabetic doctor and dietician who deals with pregnant women. After reading what others have said I think I didn't realise the Weetabix had so many carbs and I was stupidly having 2 at breakfast...

Thank you for all the advice. I will try those things suggested, apart from the eggs, yuk! Lol

Thanks guys. I can tolerate a small banana as a snack and my diabetic nurse has okd that. It's mainly the milk and Weetabix I'm confused about.

That looks yummy and thank you for the tip on the bananas. Will give it a go and let you know how I get on x

Thank you Beth. I will give that a try. I'm always so hungry in the morning so that would be ideal if it's filling x

Hi everyone. I'm 11 weeks pregnant and type 2. I'm finding it difficult to get my post breakfast sugars down. I love Weetabix and have it with semi-skimmed milk but sugars go up to 11. My dieticians guide says Weetabix is a good option for breakfast but my sugars don't agree. Could it be the...