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Well I took my blood just now it was 5.9 I had two slices low carb toast with peanut butter I have also been on a exercise bike
For 25 mins I could eat and do the same this another day and it would 7.9. I usually have salad and fish and chicken for lunch
Then I usually cook dinner from a diabetic cook book. I always have a square of dark choc at night. That is my usual day or I might have oat cakes for lunch.
Any ideas what I could eat
For 25 mins I could eat and do the same this another day and it would 7.9. I usually have salad and fish and chicken for lunch
Then I usually cook dinner from a diabetic cook book. I always have a square of dark choc at night. That is my usual day or I might have oat cakes for lunch.
Any ideas what I could eat
How long after the "low carb toast" did you test?
Best to eat meat, fish, eggs , dairy, above ground veg. Base meals around those and you won't go too far wrong.
I have a major problem with bread and anything bread like so removed it from my diet totally.
Lunch sounds good.. for breakfast I'd have a coffee with cream and no food.
Dinner again meat/fish and veg.
Berries with yoghurt or cream for a dessert if you feel the need or maybe some tasty cheese.
Best to eat meat, fish, eggs , dairy, above ground veg. Base meals around those and you won't go too far wrong.
I have a major problem with bread and anything bread like so removed it from my diet totally.
Lunch sounds good.. for breakfast I'd have a coffee with cream and no food.
Dinner again meat/fish and veg.
Berries with yoghurt or cream for a dessert if you feel the need or maybe some tasty cheese.
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Oat cakes and toast might not be agreeing with you. The diabetic cook book could be anything really... I have a few collecting dust, some have ingredients I now would not touch with a 10 ft pole. So it wholly depends on what school of thought the writers of the book were following. Low carb, keto, moderately low carb, or EatWell (horribly)...? Lots and lots of options. Bulkbiker gave some good ideas, maybe the Nutritional Thingy I posted helped... But all in all, you're not doing anywhere near as badly as you think you are.
Looking at your examples above I'd guess not enough!
Also I forgot to mention I'd ditch the oatcakes too!
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PS: Stress can up blood sugars. Try and relax. I know that's next to impossible with the world being on fire and all, but really... You need to take a breath and try and find a way to let go a little. Go for a walk when it's really early and watch the dawn when everyone's still asleep and won't bother you. Read if you can concentrate on a book... Anything to take your mind off of things. But really... You're doing well.
Try not to stress. It is early days. You will have good days and bad days. I just can’t tolerate any grains now. Only eat if you are hungry and not because you think we should have three meals a day. No snacking is a great rule to follow if you are not getting the numbers you want. Stay hydrated and try not to worry. The chocolate may be ok but the higher the cocoa percentage the better. Waitrose No1 90% is good, but not sweet enough you want the whole pack.
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@Jilly1958 - When I was trying to work out how my body worked and how to get the best out of it, in terms of blood sugars, and quality of life, I spent several weeks keeping quite detailed records of what I ate and drank, the exercise I took, my blood sugar levels and anything else relevant - like if I felt a bit off or extra good or if I didn't sleep well (I usually sleep like a log).
Over time, that allowed me to look back and see patterns and understand how my body dealt with various foods, or exercise or stress.
I know it's a pain to do, but for me, it really paid dividends. I know if I were struggling now, I'd do that again. It also helps focus the mind of things.
Whatever you decide to try, all the best with it.
Over time, that allowed me to look back and see patterns and understand how my body dealt with various foods, or exercise or stress.
I know it's a pain to do, but for me, it really paid dividends. I know if I were struggling now, I'd do that again. It also helps focus the mind of things.
Whatever you decide to try, all the best with it.
Hello and welcome,
I agree with the suggestion from @DCUKMod actually keeping records can really help. For me I had made some assumptions about the carbs in some food- cucumbers and tomatoes for me. I assumed they basically had none- and you know low calorie so must be good for you right- well for me the answer is do not eat many of these and my body was much happier.
stress is an annoying factor. I have a very stressful job at the best of times and currently everyone in our office is finding it too stressful. It is really difficult not to be stressed- walking early in the morning- not real.ly quickly or anything helps me.
Good luck- you have found the best place in the world for advice, information and support so it will get better. I have certainly found the support I have received here life changing. For me this site is the real positive about my diagnosis.
So welcome and good luck.
I agree with the suggestion from @DCUKMod actually keeping records can really help. For me I had made some assumptions about the carbs in some food- cucumbers and tomatoes for me. I assumed they basically had none- and you know low calorie so must be good for you right- well for me the answer is do not eat many of these and my body was much happier.
stress is an annoying factor. I have a very stressful job at the best of times and currently everyone in our office is finding it too stressful. It is really difficult not to be stressed- walking early in the morning- not real.ly quickly or anything helps me.
Good luck- you have found the best place in the world for advice, information and support so it will get better. I have certainly found the support I have received here life changing. For me this site is the real positive about my diagnosis.
So welcome and good luck.
Well done with the weight loss! You are probably doing nothing wrong - point in time testing will give you numbers that can look all over the place - which react to what you have been eating, exercise, stress, and various other known and unknown metabolic/hormonal factors. Keep a log of your numbers (better still a spreadsheet) or use a machine with a USB that connects to a computer. You will be able to see on a graph whether there are any trends. And always look at HBa1C - it gives a better long term view than the ups and downs of point in time testing.
You are playing a long game here, and the numbers tempt people to think of it like a school test every day, but if the number is up one day that is not a fail, and down another is not a success.
What will have a huge impact on everything is losing 4 stone - that will make everything better (provided you were not normal weight before - if that were the case get medical treatment immediately!). It has only been a year and you may only just now be getting a rough idea of things in terms of how your blood sugar reacts. So keep a log, and perhaps a food log too, use the nutrition info on the side of food packaging to get a rough idea of carbs, and record any strange things. Then after a period of time you can look back and start to draw inferences - eg BSL down when you exercise, up when you don't, low when you eat X, high when you eat Y. This allows you to be more in control and reduces the stress humans naturally feel when they sense they have no control.
