Carbs

[Doris06]

Hi, how many carbs should you try and stick to each day?

 

[IanD]

Hi, how many carbs should you try and stick to each day?

Around 100 g - but depends on your level of control. Do you know your HbA1c or finger prick blood glucose readings?

I started low carb by simply cutting down on all the obvious carbs. Now the only carbs I eat are in veg & fruit. I have carefully checked - I even bought a dietary computer scale & kept & analysed a food diary. Once you get into an eating pattern that keeps your levels averaging about 6, & HbA1c below say 6.5 (preferably below 6) yo should be OK.

I don't upset my friends by refusing what they offer - I simply accept what I know I can eat, & politely decline what I can't. Occasionally someone says, "a little won't hurt you" or "I am diabetic & I eat it" but hold your ground. It's worth it to maintain your health. And don't believe what the official diet leaflets say about needing to eat carbs. We don't.

 

[Doris06]

Thanks, that's good to know, no not testing yet, nurse not said if I should but after reading stuff on here think I will buy one, seems like the best way forward now and will help me feel in control, would you recommend any?

 

[IanD]

Thanks, that's good to know, no not testing yet, nurse not said if I should but after reading stuff on here think I will buy one, seems like the best way forward now and will help me feel in control, would you recommend any?

Manufacturers are eager to give them away - so they can supply the tests strips. The forum hope page offers this. Try to get test strips on prescription.