Does the odd blip matter?

[RobEarls]

I'm recently diagnosed T2.

Should I stick to my diet 100% or can I afford to have (like I did last night) a teaspoon of ice-cream from my wife plate?

I'm now reading about carbs, which my the surgeries dietician didn't really mention much, I guess I made a mistake my having a ham roll for lunch too??

 

[kateincornwall]

I shouldnt think a teaspoon of ice cream will make that much difference Rob ! The ham roll on the other hand, well , the bread content isnt good for a start !! Having said this , dont beat yourslef up over it , we all find it tough going at times and would surely go crazy if we didnt allow ourself the very very occasional treat, in small quantities though ! Its a case of educating your palate and getting used to a new regime, in time it will become totally normal for you not to eat all the things that you shouldnt !

 

[clearviews]

Don't think it is a mistake if you meter shows that you are in your own target range. It matters not that I can't have a bread roll, seedy whole grain or white, it is what YOU can have or not. Having diabetes and managing it effectively for a happy outcome is a whole new ball game but so rewarding if you get it right for yourself.

 

[hanadr]

The thing that matters is how much total carb you eat. It's all in the Maths
Icecream is about 25% carb. If your teaspoonful weighed in at 10g, you ate 2.5g of carb, which won't do much to yyour BG once distributed through the 4 litres or so of your blood
Hana

 

[Dippy3103]

Don't think it is a mistake if you meter shows that you are in your own target range. It matters not that I can't have a bread roll, seedy whole grain or white, it is what YOU can have or not. Having diabetes and managing it effectively for a happy outcome is a whole new ball game but so rewarding if you get it right for yourself.

I so agree. I have learned recently that a small amount of bread is fine for me, but potatoes really do send my bg up. The next person may well be different. I have gained more knowledge from the people on this site than I have from the nhs.

 

[Synonym]

I'm now reading about carbs, which my the surgeries dietician didn't really mention much, I guess I made a mistake my having a ham roll for lunch too??

Hi Rob.

You certainly do need to learn about carbs, ham rolls are not a brilliant choice! :shock:

Knowing what puts up your BG levels and what has no effect is so important and makes testing so vital. I was staggered at what even a small amount of starchy carbs of any variety or kind does to me and have been empowered by that knowledge. 8)