GP informed me after taking a fasting blood test that I have T2D. I have to take another non fasting test next week. I have cut out bread, potatoes, chocolate etc but at a loss as to what to eat apart from rabbit food! As I have high cholesterol (which I thought eating eggs was bad for you), but eggs for diabetics is ok. I’m determined to shift the weight, so would appreciate some advice. I’m taking cider vinegar every day. Is that ok? Thanks.
Hi Joho777,
To take your last question first since nobody has mentioned it so far):
Cider Vinegar (and/or Cinnamon) may help - but nowhere near enough on its own.
The same applies to exercise - you can't outrun a poor diet!
Now I hope you did/do go to
www.Dietdoctor.com - most of the really useful information is completely free. There are also lots of ideas for low carb meals in the Low Carb part of this Forum.
Try not to be too concerned about Cholesterol right now - the more urgent thing is T2D and a Low Carb lifestyle should be able to sort both of them out. I had a 3x Bypass 3 years before being diagnosed as T2D and personally I eat lots of eggs and cheese and full-fat dairy. What I avoid (like the plague) is anything 'low-fat' because it invariably is higher in Carbs!
I am on very low Carb, but I eat the following veg: Cauliflower, Broccoli, Spinach, Cabbage, Radishes, Courgette, Cucumber, Sprouts, Celery, Mushroom. I also eat small amounts of Tomato, French beans, Capsicums (= Bell Peppers in the USA).
I also eat fatty fish, fatty meats (especially Beef, Lamb and Pork), Nuts (except for Cashews) and many other foods. There is much more that I can eat than that I can't!