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<blockquote data-quote="Bluetit1802" data-source="post: 2076832" data-attributes="member: 94045"><p>Use your glucose meter to tell you instantly what your food choices have done to your levels. This will help you decide how many carbs your body can tolerate. Test immediately before you eat and again an hours and 2 hours after first bite. Look at the difference from before to the 2 hour mark. Any rise should be as small as possible, and definitely under 2mmol/l. Preferably a lot less. More than 2mmol/l there were too many carbs in your meal. If you also keep a food diary (including portion sizes) and record your levels alongside you will be able to see patterns appearing. This will give you the chance to tweak your meals accordingly.</p><p></p><p>The main culprits in raising blood sugar levels are potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, pastry, anything made with ordinary flour, and fruit. (In addition of course to sugar)</p><p></p><p>Have a look at this site for some excellent advice and some lovely recipes</p><p><a href="https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/60-seconds" target="_blank">https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/60-seconds</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods#foodlist" target="_blank">https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods#foodlist</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods#foodtoavoid" target="_blank">https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods#foodtoavoid</a></p><p></p><p>Do ask for the print outs of your blood test results. Apart from glucose, you need to know what your cholesterol and lipids were (HDL, LDL, and triglycerides) so you can make some decisions about the statins. We can help you with all these results if you don't understand them. You are entitled to the print outs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluetit1802, post: 2076832, member: 94045"] Use your glucose meter to tell you instantly what your food choices have done to your levels. This will help you decide how many carbs your body can tolerate. Test immediately before you eat and again an hours and 2 hours after first bite. Look at the difference from before to the 2 hour mark. Any rise should be as small as possible, and definitely under 2mmol/l. Preferably a lot less. More than 2mmol/l there were too many carbs in your meal. If you also keep a food diary (including portion sizes) and record your levels alongside you will be able to see patterns appearing. This will give you the chance to tweak your meals accordingly. The main culprits in raising blood sugar levels are potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, pastry, anything made with ordinary flour, and fruit. (In addition of course to sugar) Have a look at this site for some excellent advice and some lovely recipes [URL]https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/60-seconds[/URL] [URL]https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods#foodlist[/URL] [URL]https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods#foodtoavoid[/URL] Do ask for the print outs of your blood test results. Apart from glucose, you need to know what your cholesterol and lipids were (HDL, LDL, and triglycerides) so you can make some decisions about the statins. We can help you with all these results if you don't understand them. You are entitled to the print outs. [/QUOTE]
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