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CeeCee59

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First the good news - I've managed to lose 6 lbs in about three weeks. Happy with that :)

Not so good news - sugar levels are still all over the place. Not on any meds at the moment but am thinking I should be - which I'm not happy about.

I'm stressing a little about an upcoming holiday to Las Vegas. What will I be able to eat and still feel like I'm on holiday? We are staying in a condo so I will be able to cook (not that I want to - I am on holiday after all). Any ideas for me?
 
Just try to keep off carbs. No bread, no potatoes, no pasta, no pizza, no popcorn, no puds or ice-cream! No Coke.

Lots of steak, meat, seafood, cheese, vegetables, fruit. And ask - you might find that US restaurants are much more geared up to diabetic menus (let us know if they are!). Take your meter, and test.

Before you go - get on line, and google for US diabetic options. Try the American Diabetic Association website. Do a research project for all of us envying you your holiday. And have a good time!

Viv :)
 
In my expereince the Americans are a bit more clued-up on lower carb options. We have found no-sugar added ice-cream in Baskin Robbins, no-sugar dded cake in Pondersoa etc. These are almost unkown over here.
 
Below is the nutritional info for this ' no added sugar ice cream. As you can see there are still a lot of carbs, and salt in this product so will still raise Bg levels !! Always check the total carbs not just the sugars.

Calories in Pineapple Coconut No Sugar Added Low Fat Ice Cream
Lighter Side/Low Fat Ice Cream - No Sugar Added
Manufactured by Baskin-Robbins

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 4 oz scoop (113.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories
150
Calories from Fat
18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
2.0g
3%
Saturated Fat
1.5g
8%
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
105mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates
27.0g( 23.89 gm per 100gm)
9%
Sugars
9.0g
Protein
4.0g
Vitamin A 10% • Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 15% • Iron 0%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

( Source caloriecount.about.com)
 
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