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confused & worried

19hertz

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Hi all

I'm new to this forum but was diagnosed about 2 years ago.

However, I still feel like I'm newly diagnosed. I read stuff on the net and have been to diabetic info thing. All the stuff I hear is so conflicting. I'm worried cos I just found out my diabetes is progressing and my doc says I will go from tablets to insulin injections pretty soon. This has really scared me.

I have read that I am supposed to stick to natural products such as butter and avoid margarine. Then I read the opposite. Then I read coconut oil is the best oil but if its not virgin coconut oil then its bad.

I have also been told to eat potatoes, rice, pasta, bread - then I read that they are bad.

I do all my own cooking and really need to know what I should eat and avoid. I make simple recipes - I'm not really one for elaborate recipes.

I have discovered xylitol and (banned product in UK removed) and use them both.

But I really want to know some hard facts. Does anyone have any ideas, recipes etc.

Nice to meet you all.

19hertz.
 
19hetz
Each diabetic has to find his/her own road.
Your meter is your friend. Keep a food diary and log your blood glucose readings. You'll find what suits you that way. I personally would always prefer natural foods to imitations which came from a chemistry lab. I don't touch margarine, but since I eat very little[almost no] bread, I use little butter.
However, I know that fats have no effect on diabetes control. I don't like the taste of coconut oil, so don't use it.
I find a simple fresh natural diet suits me. Loads of veggies, some fruit and meat, fish, eggs, cheese etc. I eat some kind of sald daily. Today I'm having a home made green bean salad for lunch.
Hana
 
Thanks Hanadr.

Is there a place on this forum where I can learn what i need to do to check my readings. Not How to use the blood tester but when and how often.

I'll certainly take your advice and will not buy bread any more.

Thanks again.

19hertz

PS - do you know if sweet potatoes are better than regular ones?
And is there any kind of pasta that is good for diabetics.
 
Have a read of the information here which is usually posted for new members.......it tells you when to test etc. You could also add a 1 htr test if you need to check out any possible spikes. Dependent on the actual food you consume will decide when you will reach your highest level.
Fat's affect the absorption so can delay the 'peak' much later hence sometimes a 3 - 4 hr test may be advisable until you see what is happening. The so called 'Pizza effect.'

 
19Hz
Sweet potatoes do have less available carbohydrate than ordinary ones and there is a pasta called Dreamfields which is based on Inulin , rather than starch. Both these foods suit some peopl and not others. like me for instance, I can't deal with Dreamfields pasta without spikes.
As to when you should test: Over a period of a few days, Test before eaing and the an hour and 2 hours after. The hour usually gives you the highest spike and if you've go it right, your BG should return to near your baseline after 2 hours. That's timed from commencing your meal.
If you want to try Dreamfields pasta[which tastes nice], Check their website for suppliers. It can be a bit hard to find. It is available at the 2 good low carb suppliers on-line. Avidlite and Low Carb Megastore.
 
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