Diagnosed a few days ago

[Avocado Sevenfold]

Kedgeree = fishy rice? Beware of rice as it send most people high.

Eggs are good for breakfast. Or yogurt.

 

[Scandichic]

Thank you, Scandichick, MudIslandDweller and Jamrox.

No more bread for me then. I am determined to beat this thing called Diabetes. I will read and learn. First dilemma is what to eat for breakfast. Off to dietdoctor.com for me.

Regards,

Carol

This will sound weird but have faith. Sausages (make sure that they are 97% meat) egg (I like mine poached) mushrooms and tomatoes. This is coming from someone who never ate brekkie. Total pain in but for me as have to be out the door early. You can also have bacon. Cook everything in olive oil or butter. For lunch think tapas, for snacks think cheese or nuts. After a couple of weeks you will get used to a cooked brekkie. Omlet's good but I find it too much. I found myself all egged out after a few weeks but ride the storm. Initially, I found myself having lunch but now I don't bother. There are 2 types of energy. Carbs (which will raise your bs ) or fat. At first you'll eat the same size portion of food but then you'll gradually reduce your portion without realising. This is because you need less fat to feel full. If you're desperate for something sweet, go for a bit of cheese or some nuts. I had nothing sweet or no wine for 3 months. Now I have 2 glasses of wine (used to have 1 glass a night) a week and dessert once or twice a week. Either, homemade ice cream or chocolate almond mug cake ( see thread Scandis recipes). Evening meals are fish or meat with salad or veggies. I have 2 squares of Aldi 70% dark choccie or 6 small squares of green and blacks 70% choc after a meal. Marks and Spencer's do mini dessert pots (3 Ina pack) so sometimes I have one of those. Greek yoghurt (full fat but plain) and berries are great too. Hope this helps.

 

[cazza54]

Kedgeree = fishy rice? Beware of rice as it send most people high.

Eggs are good for breakfast. Or yogurt.

Yes, it was haddock with rice and boiled eggs. OK, rice is out of the diet too now. (To be honest I am not a terrific fan of rice anyway.)

Regards,

Carol

 

[cazza54]

This will sound weird but have faith. Sausages (make sure that they are 97% meat) egg (I like mine poached) mushrooms and tomatoes. This is coming from someone who never ate brekkie. Total pain in but for me as have to be out the door early. You can also have bacon. Cook everything in olive oil or butter. For lunch think tapas, for snacks think cheese or nuts. After a couple of weeks you will get used to a cooked brekkie. Omlet's good but I find it too much. I found myself all egged out after a few weeks but ride the storm. Initially, I found myself having lunch but now I don't bother. There are 2 types of energy. Carbs (which will raise your bs ) or fat. At first you'll eat the same size portion of food but then you'll gradually reduce your portion without realising. This is because you need less fat to feel full. If you're desperate for something sweet, go for a bit of cheese or some nuts. I had nothing sweet or no wine for 3 months. Now I have 2 glasses of wine (used to have 1 glass a night) a week and dessert once or twice a week. Either, homemade ice cream or chocolate almond mug cake ( see thread Scandis recipes). Evening meals are fish or meat with salad or veggies. I have 2 squares of Aldi 70% dark choccie or 6 small squares of green and blacks 70% choc after a meal. Marks and Spencer's do mini dessert pots (3 Ina pack) so sometimes I have one of those. Greek yoghurt (full fat but plain) and berries are great too. Hope this helps.

It certainly does help, thank you.

I ended up with two grilled mushrooms with a can of sardines on top, served with a raw tomato for breakfast. 2 hours later my BG went from 11.7 (on waking) to 12.3 so not a big jump.

I have olive oil in the cupboard but no butter as of yet. The sunflower oil bottle is almost empty so I won't buy another bottle to replace it.

I love cheese, so glad that can still be included.

I was a bit worried about having eggs every day, but if you say its OK that's good.

I have never been a great drinker of alcohol - perhaps one cider a week is all I enjoy(ed).

Chocolate, however, is my downfall. Problem is I could never stick to one square (or even one bar!!!) so best avoided totally me thinks, at least for now.

I will get my head around this.

Regards,

Carol

 

[Scandichic]

It certainly does help, thank you.

I ended up with two grilled mushrooms with a can of sardines on top, served with a raw tomato for breakfast. 2 hours later my BG went from 11.7 (on waking) to 12.3 so not a big jump.

I have olive oil in the cupboard but no butter as of yet. The sunflower oil bottle is almost empty so I won't buy another bottle to replace it.

I love cheese, so glad that can still be included.

I was a bit worried about having eggs every day, but if you say its OK that's good.

I have never been a great drinker of alcohol - perhaps one cider a week is all I enjoy(ed).

Chocolate, however, is my downfall. Problem is I could never stick to one square (or even one bar!!!) so best avoided totally me thinks, at least for now.

I will get my head around this.

Regards,

Carol

If you had told me that I could survive on 2 squares of choccie in January, I would never have believed you. Your taste buds change and now I can't bear milk choccie and I was it's biggest fan. Try green and blacks - thank you @kat ! Have it with a cup of coffee. Nibble a bit and suck it with your drink. It will take ages and by the time you've finished, you won't want any more. You cannot pig out on dark choccie in the same way!
Here's my choc orange mug cake recipe (to be served with double cream) and adapted from @skal

50g butter, melted in the microwave
3tbsp ground almonds
1 1/5 tbsp sweetner
1/4 tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt
1 egg
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 baking powder
2 squares 70% dark flavoured with orange chocolate (Aldi)


Melt the butter in a bowl, add remaining ingredients and divide into 2 mugs and nuke each mug for 1 minute.
Once you have tried this, you will worship Skal!

 

[cazza54]

Ooooh that does sound good! Next time I go shopping I will get some of the chocolate and try it out. I have ground almonds in the cupboard. Thank you.

Regards,

Carol

 

[cazza54]

One quick question if I may? Could the large amount of carbs I had been eating be the reason why I constantly had wind and diarrhea?

Regards,

Carol

 

[cold ethyl]

One quick question if I may? Could the large amount of carbs I had been eating be the reason why I constantly had wind and diarrhea?

Regards,

Carol

Could well have been. Some people are sensitive to the gluten in bread and pasta and that can cause bowel and digestive problems. My trapped wind has improved considerably since dropping them and other carbs from my diet. One of my diabetic care team even said that avoiding all man made carbs such as bread and pasta was something most people should consider as we weren't designed to eat them, certainly not the heavily processed and refined versions that are the staples today.

 

[Scandichic]

Could well have been. Some people are sensitive to the gluten in bread and pasta and that can cause bowel and digestive problems. My trapped wind has improved considerably since dropping them and other carbs from my diet. One of my diabetic care team even said that avoiding all man made carbs such as bread and pasta was something most people should consider as we weren't designed to eat them, certainly not the heavily processed and refined versions that are the staples today.

I am also less windy. My hubbie who also eats LCHF has noticed a big difference too!

 

[sanguine]

Mrs Sanguine is also doing LCHF with me (not diabetic) for weight loss and support, and she notices that she is less bloaty and windy with it.

The diabetic full English breakfast is great, although I don't have it every day. Sometimes just egg on a small slice of wholemeal toast (doesn't spike me, you need to check how it affects you - I'd sooner have a little 'real' bread than more Burgen or low-carb variations, just a flavour thing). Alternatively natural Greek yoghurt with a few berries and desiccated coconut.

Also try avocado oil for cooking - well, avocados anyway, we often have avo vinaigrette as a starter in the evening (get a good low-carb dressing or make your own).

Good luck, you quickly get used to it and you don't get hungry all the time.

PS Green & Black organic 85% chocolate is good for a treat.

 

[Indy51]

Apparently sugar and wheat are also highly disruptive to our gut microbiome. Once we stop feeding the little blighters, they tend to die off and not give us quite as much wind - which is basically just the gas produced as a byproduct of their digestion (rather than ours).

 

[cazza54]

Thanks everyone. I am gluten free due to Coeliac so have had no wheat in my diet, but I guess the gf breads, biscuits and pasta didn't help.

I am finding the wind has lessened in the last week (since eating better) but not the diarrhea. Perhaps that is due to the Metformin, as my doctor mentioned that it may be a problem?

I have a very sore foot that has prevented me from doing much exercise, but this morning I ignored the pain and went for a 15 minute walk round the village. I am going to try to increase the length of my walks gradually, as I am sure it will help me lose weight.

Thanks again, I am learning so much here. You are all so kind and helpful.

Regards,

Carol

 

[cold ethyl]

Metformin is notorious for creating frequent toilet visits. I was told to swap to having my tablet with my evening meal which is the largest one I have and this seems to have helped. I believe a slow release version is also available and is kinder on the stomach so it may well be worth asking for that.

 

[Bebo321]

Thanks everyone. I am gluten free due to Coeliac so have had no wheat in my diet, but I guess the gf breads, biscuits and pasta didn't help.

I am finding the wind has lessened in the last week (since eating better) but not the diarrhea. Perhaps that is due to the Metformin, as my doctor mentioned that it may be a problem?

I have a very sore foot that has prevented me from doing much exercise, but this morning I ignored the pain and went for a 15 minute walk round the village. I am going to try to increase the length of my walks gradually, as I am sure it will help me lose weight.

Thanks again, I am learning so much here. You are all so kind and helpful.

Regards,

Carol

Great news Cazza54,
Exercise will certainly help you manage your blood glucose levels better, though it's really your diet that will help shed any unwanted pounds.
If you would like more information around exercise, take a look at the type 2 diabetes kit bag on the TeamBG site. http://www.teambloodglucose.com/TeamBG/Kit_Bag.html
One way you can make your exercise work for you is to go for a walk approx 20mins or so after you eat. By doing this, you will help reduce your blood glucose levels naturally.
Something you can do to maximise this effect (this sounds a little peculiar but there is actually good science behind it) is to drink a glass of water with a couple of teaspoons of vinegar in it when you get back. I won't bore you with the details, but acetic acid after exercise or even before a meal should help keep BG levels down.

 

[cazza54]

Metformin is notorious for creating frequent toilet visits. I was told to swap to having my tablet with my evening meal which is the largest one I have and this seems to have helped. I believe a slow release version is also available and is kinder on the stomach so it may well be worth asking for that.

Thank you, Cold Ethyl, I will certainly mention it at my appointment next week.

Regards,

Carol

 

[cazza54]

Great news Cazza54,
Exercise will certainly help you manage your blood glucose levels better, though it's really your diet that will help shed any unwanted pounds.
If you would like more information around exercise, take a look at the type 2 diabetes kit bag on the TeamBG site. http://www.teambloodglucose.com/TeamBG/Kit_Bag.html
One way you can make your exercise work for you is to go for a walk approx 20mins or so after you eat. By doing this, you will help reduce your blood glucose levels naturally.
Something you can do to maximise this effect (this sounds a little peculiar but there is actually good science behind it) is to drink a glass of water with a couple of teaspoons of vinegar in it when you get back. I won't bore you with the details, but acetic acid after exercise or even before a meal should help keep BG levels down.

Thank you, Bebo321. Ordinary malt vinegar is out I am afraid, as I am Coeliac, but perhaps that would work using wine vinegar? I couldn't walk today, my foot is too sore. Working on the diet though.

Regards,

Carol

 

[Bebo321]

Thank you, Bebo321. Ordinary malt vinegar is out I am afraid, as I am Coeliac, but perhaps that would work using wine vinegar? I couldn't walk today, my foot is too sore. Working on the diet though.

Regards,

Carol

Hi there,
Wine vinegar should be fine - it's actually the acetic acid that does the work - like the synthesised pickling vinegar.
Sorry about your foot
Stay positive - make progress with the diet and walking will become easier. Before you know it you'll be asking advice on what trainers to get for your first 5k!
Bx

 

[cazza54]

Hi there,
Wine vinegar should be fine - it's actually the acetic acid that does the work - like the synthesised pickling vinegar.
Sorry about your foot
Stay positive - make progress with the diet and walking will become easier. Before you know it you'll be asking advice on what trainers to get for your first 5k!
Bx

Thanks. Sounds good. I will work towards that 5K LOL.

Regards,

Carol

 

[cazza54]

Oh cripes! Dinner will be ready soon, so I tested my BG and its at 16.6 BEFORE eating. No wonder I feel lousy.

Regards,

Carol