- Messages
- 8
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Hi All
I was diagnosed T2 2 months ago, and had a meeting with the nurse who said that I need to loose 2 stone, and she thinks I will have to go onto statins at next visit which is end of May. I bought my own reader Safe AQ Smart, and am trying to keep a diary of what I'm eating and my readings. The highest is 8.2 but is usually around 5.5 ish I am assuming my meter/reader is correct.
The trouble is the nurse said no red meat AT ALL, low fat milk, no cheese, no carbs (guessing that bit is right) Only spirits with diet mixer. Sweet potato is allowed and only 6 grapes max in a day, one small banana . I am getting bored with Chicken and Fish. My past downfall was wine and Crisps, I've cut out the Crisps. My weight is gradually dropping (slowly)
I'm guessing she won't approve of Keto, but is this as I am on blood pressure tablets and my Cholesterol is higher than they would like it or just out of touch ? I'm struggling to eat out, which we do quite often with our lifestyle too. Chicken and Salad seems to be the only option, which is ok if they have it on the menu. Sorry for the rant, but there seems to be so much conflicting advice. Many thanks.
I was diagnosed T2 2 months ago, and had a meeting with the nurse who said that I need to loose 2 stone, and she thinks I will have to go onto statins at next visit which is end of May. I bought my own reader Safe AQ Smart, and am trying to keep a diary of what I'm eating and my readings. The highest is 8.2 but is usually around 5.5 ish I am assuming my meter/reader is correct.
The trouble is the nurse said no red meat AT ALL, low fat milk, no cheese, no carbs (guessing that bit is right) Only spirits with diet mixer. Sweet potato is allowed and only 6 grapes max in a day, one small banana . I am getting bored with Chicken and Fish. My past downfall was wine and Crisps, I've cut out the Crisps. My weight is gradually dropping (slowly)
I'm guessing she won't approve of Keto, but is this as I am on blood pressure tablets and my Cholesterol is higher than they would like it or just out of touch ? I'm struggling to eat out, which we do quite often with our lifestyle too. Chicken and Salad seems to be the only option, which is ok if they have it on the menu. Sorry for the rant, but there seems to be so much conflicting advice. Many thanks.