The DSN and dietician don't want me cutting down any more on carbs in fact they want me to eat more, I'm struggling with my weight and everything too, as I haven't eaten since 4:30pm the previous day eggs and cheese just wouldn't do it for me xCarbs make me ravenous especially in the morning. I eat either avocado or turkey with mustard and mayo on a lettuce wrap. I need a fattier bf with almost no carbs.
How about melting that cheese on some eggs instead of bread?
To be honest I didn't eat breakfast very often or lunch then I'd have dinner and stuff my face late at night with ****, I would love to be brave enough to experiment and eat other things@kaylz91 don't feel awful for admitting that - feel proud for taking the first step. And I suspect - in fact, I know - that you are far from alone. Honestly, I didn't have a clue, despite having done a carb counting course, until I found this site and really started to read. I believe 'Think Like a Pancreas' is often recommended around here as a good place to start. You've been doing this for eleven months. Really, that's no time at all. Five years in, I still don't have a clue most of the time, and I'd be willing to put money on other people being in the same position.
Obviously the advice of the DSN and dietician is important to take on board, but also remember that it is you who has to live with it every day. My advice would be to find something that you like eating - or if that is an issue, even something that you can manage to eat - for breakfast, without worrying too much about how many carbs or anything else it has in it, and take it from there. Maybe it's porridge, maybe it's something with fruit, maybe it's something else.
What would you have had for breakfast before your diagnosis?
There aren't DAFNE courses where I am :'( I use packets and the scales etc but I feel like ive been left to deal with it all on my own and I cant xSounds as though you're a prime candidate for a Dafne course, Kaylz91! Have you asked your GP or Consultant if you can do it? It'll help to make the balance between carbs and insulin clear, and the ways to calculate it will be personalised for you. Push hard to do it!
How long is it since your diagnosis? Have you already been through the 'honeymoon' period?
And like EllsKBells says, DON'T FEEL BAD. We've all had to start from scratch at some point, or our parents have, and you've taken the first steps.
BTW, my breakfast varies: meusli, wholemeal toast, fruit, yoghurt, wholegrain porridge, in various combinations, but I can use the scales, the labels on the packaging, carbs and Cals book/app and the insulin/carb ratio I was given on Dafne, plus current test result, plus intended activity, to work out how much insulin to inject. It sounds like a lot to think about but, believe me, it becomes second nature: easy.
Hope you get some more help from your GP and DSN
Well for breakfast I crave the most ridiculous thing for some, people miss chocolate etc I just want a bowl of hot porridge or baked oats!@kaylz91 I know you are struggling with food in general so I guess the question is, what do you really fancy? Imagine no consequences just for a moment and tell us what you would have. Then perhaps we can suggest ways to help manage that dream meal.
There aren't DAFNE courses where I am :'( I use packets and the scales etc but I feel like ive been left to deal with it all on my own and I cant x
No I don't feel comfortable adjusting at all that's part of the problem!Ok, so do you feel confident adjusting insulin doses? So how much insulin do you take for 2 potatoes - you could then double that for 4... the oats may be harder, but if you can calculate the carbs and inject in advance e.g. 20 mins before if levels are safe then you can have your oats.
I'll tag @GrantGam I know he's just finished a carb counting course in Aberdeen I believe. Forgotten the acronym they used for the course but it's basically DAFNE and I'm sure would benefit you if you could get a placement.There aren't DAFNE courses where I am :'( I use packets and the scales etc but I feel like ive been left to deal with it all on my own and I cant x