New to all this

[Garyw61]

Hi newly diagnosed T2 trying to get my head around all this, my name is Gary I'm 61 ,live in Yorkshire, it seems like i can't eat all the stuff i like ,I drive for a living so makes finding lunch a bit difficult. Hoping to pick up some tips off the good people here and if i can help too but ATM it's a big learning curve for me, stay safe and good luck, Gary

 

[Geordie_P]

Hi newly diagnosed T2 trying to get my head around all this, my name is Gary I'm 61 ,live in Yorkshire, it seems like i can't eat all the stuff i like ,I drive for a living so makes finding lunch a bit difficult. Hoping to pick up some tips off the good people here and if i can help too but ATM it's a big learning curve for me, stay safe and good luck, Gary

You'll be alright, Gary.
Driving is tough for finding lunch but you can still have things like sausages and burgers if you skip the bread. The main thing to remember is that your body can't process carbs well, so you just need to lay off the carbs as much as possible. The plus side to all this is that when you get more used to the new way of eating, it should be easier to keep the weight off and you don't get hungry as much.

 

[22nw22]

Hi newly diagnosed T2 trying to get my head around all this, my name is Gary I'm 61 ,live in Yorkshire, it seems like i can't eat all the stuff i like ,I drive for a living so makes finding lunch a bit difficult. Hoping to pick up some tips off the good people here and if i can help too but ATM it's a big learning curve for me, stay safe and good luck, Gary

You’re alive and well. Keep researching the diabetes, keep a healthy diet, stay low carb is what I heard as advice for a Type 2. Baring in mind though that I’ve got Type 1, so my diabetes is a bit different.

 

[MrsA2]

Yep, its a long learning curve. I'm still learning a over a year in.
Put a bit of a spin on the eating, its not what you can't eat, its having more, so much more of what you can! I've just had cream in a hot chocolate and having really tasty cheeses for lunch. Duck, chicken and prawns tonight.
Whats not to like?
Plenty of food ideas around the forum.
Ask away

 

[Daibell]

You'll be alright, Gary.
Driving is tough for finding lunch but you can still have things like sausages and burgers if you skip the bread. The main thing to remember is that your body can't process carbs well, so you just need to lay off the carbs as much as possible. The plus side to all this is that when you get more used to the new way of eating, it should be easier to keep the weight off and you don't get hungry as much.

You can order a McD without the bun. They serve it on a plastic plate with plastic cuttlery.

 

[Goonergal]

Hi @Garyw61 and welcome

Excellent suggestions above. Do you have space for a small cool box/bag in your vehicle? That way you could take food with you. But most shops will stock cold meats/cheese/nuts if you need to grab something or just pick up hot foods without the carby elements from take aways or cafes. Some supermarkets have hot counters too, with chicken portions or similar.

 

[VashtiB]

Hello and welcome,

There have been some good suggestions already. I can contribute a few. Hard boiled eggs, cold meats, chicken wings cooked and taken with you, order a sandwich but don't eat the bread, sliced cheese or cheese in general. cold roast chicken.

You can cook some low carb muffins etc and take them.

Yes it is more challenging but I am sure you will come up with some more ideas.

Good luck.

 

[Garyw61]

Thanks everyone for your support and suggestions really appreciate it