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http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2013/feb/13/how-to-cook-perfect-gumbo (recipe method towards end of article) I'm particularly wondering what flour would be the best substitute for the wheat flour - or if something other than flour would have same effect. (ingredients list)...

How would I work out how much carbs/sugar there is in this turmeric smoothie? http://www.curejoy.com/content/turmeric-smoothie-recipe-overall-health/ 1 cup hemp or coconut milk 1/2 cup frozen pineapple or mango chunks 1 fresh banana 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (can be...

Any Chinese recipes people would recommend? Here's a very pretty starter: Marbled Tea Eggs Ingredients: 6 eggs 4 cups of water 3 tablespoons tea leaves 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon Chinese 5 spice powder (total carb = 3g) Instructions Put eggs in saucepan, cover with cold water and bring...

I am aware this is never going to be a low carb health dessert but what is the best lowest carb recipe anyone has ever found for this? I was thinking an almond or coconut flour base/crust and then some kind of erythricol/xylitol syrup mixture with just a couple of tablespoons of golden syrup...

If people with type 2 diabetes produce too much insulin and insulin triggers us to feel hungry, how do people stop themselves feeling hungry without getting into the cycle of - feel hungry, eat, bg rises, too much insulin produced, feel more hungry ? What are people's top tips?

This is the meter my area uses. They won't give one to me because I'm only on metformin. I'm going to go straight to buy my own rather than expend energy arguing with them. So, my questions are: 1. What are people's experiences with this meter? 2. Should I get this one (potential they will...

My GP is referring me to a gastroenterologist (I think that is what he said) to look at my liver. They say I have had raised liver enzymes for quite a while (never mentioned to me despite 6 monthly blood tests) and that it is likely fatty liver disease and there is a high risk I have...

which veg/fruit is best for meeting daily fibre intake without spiking bg?

I am confused about porridge. (the rolled oats type not instant mixes) It is obviously high in carbs, but then some things I read say it's mostly soluble fibre which is a type of carb that is good for diabetics? In general is porridge good for people with diabetes?

I have used this recipe: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/eggs-recipes/proper-scotch-eggs-with-lovely-scottish-cheese-and-pickle/#H7tO9vm4beWAz6za.97 and substituted almond flour for dusting, and for the breadcrumbs I've substituted half almond flour and half chopped almonds. Then I've baked...

Does anyone have experience of these as a substitute for potatoes? Do they tend to be better for BG?