anna-banana81
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Firstly, don't be too hard on yourself, you were only diagnosed two weeks ago!!
If you feel you're getting no support from your GP, find out what help is available in your area. When I was diagnosed type 1 two years ago I got appointments with a dietitian, the local consultant at the hospital, several meetings with the nurse in the first couple months..... the list goes on lol At the time it felt like overload but it was helpful! Call your GP and ask what help is available there, you shouldn't have been kicked out with just a prescription, that's not fair and certainly isn't helpful when most of us have no idea what a low GI diet is before our diagnosis.
You may also find that there is a local support group for diabetics, here everyone can be open about what problems they are facing and also to have a laugh and remember that although its serious, it doesn't have to take over your life once you have settled into your new diet. Low GI diet being the best one for you long term. Remember treats are ok now and then, it doesn't mean you never touch sweets again, they just need to be in moderation and preferably on an active day where you will burn off the extra glucose (and fat!). Remember that exercise is great for lowering the blood glucose level!
The pub meal you mentioned is full of everything which should be considered a treat to everyone not just a diabetic. Chips have no nutritional value, the pudding is full of sugar , the ice cream again is full of sugar and well the coke..... learn to love diet coke!! I find that Pepsi max actually tastes a lot sweeter than diet coke but is sugar free, so can be a good alternative. All those items mentioned are also high in fat so better as a treat anyway. That said, why shouldn't you have a treat now and then? If you follow a low GI diet and have treats occasionally, one choc bar or portion of chips a week won't hurt, and a nice pub meal once a month as a reward for sticking to the diet also won't hurt. Everyone has times when their glucose level spikes, it's the frequency which is dangerous. A one off spike now and then will be ok, it's when it's high consistently that damage is done. Also, remember that pure fruit juice is now a treat not a regular drink.
Don't try and cope alone, make the most of what is on offer at your Dr's and keep in touch on here. There are so many friendly forums where people are supportive and lovely. If you have a bad day where you just eat all the naughty things, start the diet again tomorrow, it's not the end of the world!!
If you feel you're getting no support from your GP, find out what help is available in your area. When I was diagnosed type 1 two years ago I got appointments with a dietitian, the local consultant at the hospital, several meetings with the nurse in the first couple months..... the list goes on lol At the time it felt like overload but it was helpful! Call your GP and ask what help is available there, you shouldn't have been kicked out with just a prescription, that's not fair and certainly isn't helpful when most of us have no idea what a low GI diet is before our diagnosis.
You may also find that there is a local support group for diabetics, here everyone can be open about what problems they are facing and also to have a laugh and remember that although its serious, it doesn't have to take over your life once you have settled into your new diet. Low GI diet being the best one for you long term. Remember treats are ok now and then, it doesn't mean you never touch sweets again, they just need to be in moderation and preferably on an active day where you will burn off the extra glucose (and fat!). Remember that exercise is great for lowering the blood glucose level!
The pub meal you mentioned is full of everything which should be considered a treat to everyone not just a diabetic. Chips have no nutritional value, the pudding is full of sugar , the ice cream again is full of sugar and well the coke..... learn to love diet coke!! I find that Pepsi max actually tastes a lot sweeter than diet coke but is sugar free, so can be a good alternative. All those items mentioned are also high in fat so better as a treat anyway. That said, why shouldn't you have a treat now and then? If you follow a low GI diet and have treats occasionally, one choc bar or portion of chips a week won't hurt, and a nice pub meal once a month as a reward for sticking to the diet also won't hurt. Everyone has times when their glucose level spikes, it's the frequency which is dangerous. A one off spike now and then will be ok, it's when it's high consistently that damage is done. Also, remember that pure fruit juice is now a treat not a regular drink.
Don't try and cope alone, make the most of what is on offer at your Dr's and keep in touch on here. There are so many friendly forums where people are supportive and lovely. If you have a bad day where you just eat all the naughty things, start the diet again tomorrow, it's not the end of the world!!