Hey y'all, so I have been a type two diabetic for twelve years. I'm a really picky eater. I mainly eat carbs. I know I shouldn't, but I do. I also found out the sugar free stuff i do eat still causes sugar spikes. I'm currently spiralling downwards with my foods. I eat some sugared foods a day. I do eat lettuce cucumber and some fruits. I don't really know what I'm asking, but if anybody has advice they can give, it would be much appreciated!
Many thanks
Hi and welcome back.
You seem to be fully aware that eating carbs, and the resulting elevated blood glucose, are the main problem in managing high blood glucose levels. You've got a choice to make. Either manage through carb reduction, or take the path of eating carbs and using increasing amounts and types of medication to control the resulting high BGs.
If you go on eating carbohydrates, you will probably continue to have elevated blood glucose indefinitely. If you want to avoid the physical and other problems that elevated blood glucose brings, you'll need to use medication as advised by your clincians to limit or reduce blood glucose.
Back in 2019, I chose to reduce carbs, to around 20g/day, and that worked for me without any medication. I eat meat, fish, dairy, green vegetables, some pulses less often. No bread, pasta, rice, fruit, cereals, sugars, potatoes etc. Normal BGs in four months and around 90lbs weight loss over the following four years.
I'm also fully aware that my approach might be impossible for some people, and that, even if followed, may not work for some people. But I can't really advise you in any other way, as that's the only experience I've had.
