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pedro606

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I am new to all this so please forgive if I come across naiive etc.

When I got up this morning rather late about 9am(very cold and snowy here at the moment) my Bg was 6.4 I was surprised by it being that high. I then had breakfast as usual and then tested 2 hrs later and stunned at a reading of 10.6 I had what I normally have but with one difference.

I have Kelloggs Optiva Berry Oat Crisp with semi skimmed milk. I have a largish protion as I am normally very hungry then. The readings I have had after that normally were about 7.0

Today there wasn't much left in the packets except the large amounts of 'crumbs' and the dried fruit. Possibly all the 'sugar' could have been left at the bottom? There wasn't a lot to eat so I added a shredded wheat for good measure. Surpised at the high reading 2 hrs later though.
That cerial is supposed to lower cholestrol and that is why I have been eating it for well over a year every morning.
The nutrient information about carbohygrates per 100gms states: 68gms carbohydrates of which sugars 20gms and starch 48gms. Fat 5gms saturates 0.9g

Should I continue with this breakfast cerial or go back to weetabix or shredded wheat. Or cut it out altogether.

By the way I always add some fresh blueberries to my cerial-- is that a good idea?

I also read somewhere that I should try to eat scambled eggs or omelettes made with the pure liquid egg white that can be bought. Any views on all this please.
 
I wouldn't dare eat that many carbs in 3 days, let alone one meal.
What medication do you use?
 
at the moment i have oats so simple which works for me but everyone is different ,you need to test to see what works for you :)
 
Hi Pete,

Just a couple of quick points on your breakfast. It is very high in carbohydrate, so your blood sugar is only going to head upwards, uncontrollably for many people.
It is also going to create a high demand for insulin. You mentioned choestorol. Were you aware that high levels of insulin lower good cholestorol (HDL) and raise bad cholestorol (LDL)? It also greatly elevates your triglyceride levels, which are a far more reliable predictor of heart disease risk than total cholestorol.

All the best,

fergus
 
Many thanks for your advice and comments.

At present I am not on any medication for T2. I am on atenol, statins and soluble aspirin daily. Been on that for years.

I never knew about the problems you highlighted with cholestrol. I'll be aware of that now.

This morning I scrambled two small eggs and toasted a slice of wholegrain bread. I had that about 10am so I will wait a little while to check Bg on that. If it is not a good idea to have the toast what would you recommend with scrambled eggs to have?

Thanks,

Pete
 
heh-heh... (I was only half joking!)

My favourite breakfast is Scrambled egg made with cream and butter, with a load of mixed oyster mushrooms also cooked in butter. Very satisfying, and will keep me going well past lunch time.
 
I'll try that myself!

I took my reading a couple of hours after my breakfast of two scrambled eggs and a slice of wholewheat toasted bread with a mug of tea. I was a bit disappointed that it was 7.7

Next time I will cut out the bread and add a sausage or bacon or something like that. I have some hot dogs in a jar- think I'll have one of those.

I was wondering whether that 'pure egg white' stuff would be worth a try.
http://www.eggnation.co.uk/

I also want to get some of those low carb noodles -shirataki noodles. My wife is a Filipina and I miss her lovely stir fries. With those noodles I could handle it, i guess.

cheers,

Pete
 
As regards the 'yolk'- I was concerned about cholestrol. I do take statins to control it so I thought it was best to reduce the risk.

I could always use one natural egg and then add some of the egg white liquid to 'beef' it up a bit.

I was very encouraged yesterday after my evening meal. Before the meal I was 5.2 I had cold left over chicken with some cold left over cauliflower. I made a salad to go with it. A Greek style salad with some feta cheese and dressed it with extra virgin olive oil and some balsamic vinegar. I had no bread whatsoever. I enjoyed the meal with a mug of tea. my reading 2 hours later was 5.4 !

This morning I had two scrambled eggs with a thin type of bockwurst sausage. Again no bread or toast. I missed not having the toast! I will take my reading soo to see how I am.

I am so grateful for all the advice and help and encouragement.

Pete
 
Took the reading after two hours following my breakfast and it was 4.9 So obviously cutting out the carbohydrate and not having breakfast cerials seems at present to be OK for me.

I am going shopping in a minute. I might try a pork chop or a steak tonight with either veg or salad and see how I go.

I also have some blueberries. My wife has bought some low fat creme fraiche-- is that OK to eat or maybe I should get some fromage frais to have with the fruit. Any ideas or suggestions?

One other little problem. I used to always be 'regular' going to the toilet(No. 2's) every morning-- since I have cut down drastically on carbohydrates I don't seem as regular. Any thoughts on this please.

cheers, Pete
 
Hi pete
There's no need to worry about dietary cholesterol. Very little if any of it ends up a cholesterol in your blood. Most of your cholesterol is made in your liver from carbs.
I published my latest HDL and LDL figures yesterday HDL- 1.9
LDL - 1.7
And I eat cheese and eggs by the bucketful and have cream in my coffee.. Often my lunch is a chumk of cheese and a SMALL apple. I have to be careful with the sugar content of apples. Don't worry about eggs and cheese.
 
Many thanks for that. I never realised that apples were a problem. I have only recently started to eat them.

Pete
 
If it's naturally sweet, it contains sugar. Most fruits contain sucrose or glucose, which will raise the blood sugar. If they contain Fructose alone, that won't
 
If you really miss your toast, why not trey and make Fergus' low carb bread? I made it and it didn't affect my sugars at all and tastes great too! Next batch I'm doing is going to have some sunblush tomatoes and parmesan in it. So there is a good chance you can have your bread and eat it too!
 
hanadr ,

Thanks for that. Pity about the apples. Obviously grapes would be even worse I guess. Any suggestions on fruit to eat?

I also want to lose weight which was recommended I do. Will the low carb help with that even though I will eating more fats etc. Especially butter and cream!

I am learning a lot here.

thanks,

Pete
 
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