Looking advice, my type 2 is quite off the scale, dont see the dietician for another month. Does anyone know the calorific content goals for me? Im 5 foot 6 inches, 170 lbs and would describe myself as being big boned. PLEASE advise
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jack412
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I didn't count calories, I did the LCHF diet
I cut grain, grain product, starchy veg and sugary stuff, inc fruit/juice
I lost 13kg and with metformin my BG is back to normal A1c-36 / 5.4%
it’s a long page and a few good video’s
http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf
For me, the more carbs we eat the more carbs we want. they don’t give up easy
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarb101/a/firstweek.htm
I cut grain, grain product, starchy veg and sugary stuff, inc fruit/juice
I lost 13kg and with metformin my BG is back to normal A1c-36 / 5.4%
it’s a long page and a few good video’s
http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf
For me, the more carbs we eat the more carbs we want. they don’t give up easy
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarb101/a/firstweek.htm
Bluetit1802
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Hi,
What sort of eating plan are you looking for? Just weight loss, just blood sugar control, or both?
If you want to know how many calories are suitable for your circumstances you could try http://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html
What sort of eating plan are you looking for? Just weight loss, just blood sugar control, or both?
If you want to know how many calories are suitable for your circumstances you could try http://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html
NoCrbs4Me
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Unfortunately there's no one-size-fits all answer to your question. Like others have said above I don't count calories or carbs. I just completely avoid sugar, grains, starchy veg, rice, and tropical fruit. I eat lots of eggs, fresh veg and meat (beef, poultry, some fish). Limited amounts of cheese, full fat yoghurt, nuts, 85% chocolate and berries.
NoCrbs4Me
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Prandial just means a meal, so before and after eating.
jack412
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while I was trying to get my BG down..
the only carbs I got was from leafy salad and non starch veg..cut potato and corn..other than that if I know it has carbs,,I didn't eat it
if I want something to tell me exactly what to do..atkins induction diet..food list and recipes and meal plans free online
https://www.google.com.au/#q=atkins+induction
after a month going very low carb removes the food being the cause of high BG..my BG will settle..Dr can then decide whether more or less meds are needed.
the wake up reading should be the highest I see all day..the before meal and 2hr after meal shouldn't rise more than 2 mm and most of the time my after meal was lower than my before..the less the better.
I saw low numbers in the afternoon within a fortnight..my mornings were still high
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Daibell
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Hi. I would say to forget calories and think carbs as they are the cause of both high blood sugar and much of the weight gain. Set yourself a daily carb limit of, say 150gm or a lot less. Use the meter and scales to see how you are doing. BTW, beware dieticians as many haven't a clue about diabetes or the causes of weight gain. Don't worry about fat or protein despite what we have all been told.
