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Thanks for your response. Just to clarify - I'm a recently diagnosed T2 and currently managing by diet and exercise (I was on medicines when I was diagnosed but not anymore) I have heard mixed opinions about low carb diet vs low GI diet and currently i'm leaning more towards low GI diet...

Good day all I have a question regarding BG spike after meal and what are considered acceptable levels. For instance my GP says that, as long as levels return to normal after 2 hrs after meal and stay at that level or lower for the 3 and 4 Hr after meal, then it's okay. He did add that levels...

Thanks! Would try this as well (egg and mushroom with grilled tomato would definitely be a nice treat!!)

Thanks Nigel. Porridge with seeds and berries sound delicious. I'll definitely try this. Just curious, my friend suggested that Irish oats works wonders on his BG levels as it takes longer to digest or something? I'll definitely be staying away from the ready to make cereals (shocked to...

I know how you feel and I have also had some bad experiences with diabetes nurse. Many of them tend to be very old school type and not very serious about diabetes. I have also followed the tips in this forum and they have been very very helpful.

Bacon is no for me because I'm vegetarian (well lacto-ovo to be precise). I'm actually trying out breakfast cereals because I tend to eat them a lot. I got similar readings with other cereals like Kashi and Kelloggs Optivita (without the raisins). But unfortunately other carbs like rice and...

Thanks everyone! I generally measure the quantity and factor in the carbs content in the milk portion (sounds a bit stupid but never knew that milk contained carbs till I was diagnosed diabetic!!) I was just concerned about the rise after an hour and the drop back to the range. However...

Hi all I was wondering whether you guys have tried puffed wheat cereal for breakfast. I have tried this one by good grain company which contains 11g carbs per 15g portion size. The company says it contains little or no sugar but I do see an impact on my BG. fasting - 5.8 1 hr after puffed...