Sorry to ask but on the first link you gave me it said full fat milk, someone else said really double cream is better, what do you think?
Sorry to ask but on the first link you gave me it said full fat milk, someone else said really double cream is better, what do you think?To be fair few of us want to change our foods when we start. With time and results and a weaning off carbs addiction it gets better. Many end up preferring it much to their amazement. Just got to get going and through that first stage. Be experimental and try new things to distract yourself. Tastebuds WILL change and you may end up liking things you didn’t before.
Try clicking these links for more detailed explanations that are well worth reading that give good starting advice and ideas.
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog/jokalsbeek.401801/ for info including low carb made simple
And https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/success-stories-and-testimonials.43/ to show it really works
and https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-have-you-eaten-today.75781/ for food ideas
also https://www.dietdoctor.com/ for more food ideas and general info of carb content of foods. Lots of other websites for recipes out there too. Just use the term low carb or keto with whatever you fancy.
I assume as you are on gliclazide you test yourself at home. It’s very important to be able to check for yourself what’s happening so you can make the necessary adjustments day to day and meal by meal rather than wait 3,6 or even 12 months and then have no idea what had what effect.
IMPORTANT: if you lower your carbs then any glucose lowering meds may need to be adjusted downwards accordingly to make sure you aren’t taking more than your new diet requires. It can cause a hypo if you have more gliclazide or insulin etc (this is not relevant for metformin on its own) than your new carb intake requires. Keep a close eye on your numbers and ideally do this with your dr. Please don’t be put off by an ill informed out dated rubbishing of low carb diets or being told you should eat carbs to match meds, it should be the other way around.
I have a gp appointment on Wednesday so I will ask her but she may refer me to my diabetes nurse, thanksI hope you have a meter? Please test regularly and talk to your HCP about reducing the glic if you are going to try very low carb. It can have quite dramatic effects on blood sugar levels and I'd hate for you to be put off by having an unnecessary hypo.
Yes double cream is lower carb. It can also be watered down.Sorry to ask but on the first link you gave me it said full fat milk, someone else said really double cream is better, what do you think?
Shocking.Thank you, my diabetes nurse told me I couldn't have a hypo unless I was on insulin but someone on here told me that it was not true, I was told that because the metformin was not working well enough I was being put on gliclazide & that's all the information I needed?
Nope, never got a meter or prescription? Was told I still didn't need to test (I'm in Scotland but wouldn't think that would be any diffrent?) Was basically told to cut portion sizes and go on a calorie controlled diet?Shocking.
How dare she deny you information about your health. And giving you false and dangerous information too.
Do you have a meter? You should have been given one and. A prescription for test strips. And be advised what to do in the event of a hypo (under 4) - glucose tablets are the best bet, orange juice I think works. Ie quick acting sugars.
You must test if on gliclazide. Even more so if reducing carbs. Do it slowly so you can see the effects if you stay on the gliclazide.
I wonder if this is why I've felt so rubbish when trying to do (and failed) a low carb high fat diet before?Shocking.
How dare she deny you information about your health. And giving you false and dangerous information too.
Do you have a meter? You should have been given one and. A prescription for test strips. And be advised what to do in the event of a hypo (under 4) - glucose tablets are the best bet, orange juice I think works. Ie quick acting sugars.
You must test if on gliclazide. Even more so if reducing carbs. Do it slowly so you can see the effects if you stay on the gliclazide.
Nope, never got a meter or prescription? Was told I still didn't need to test (I'm in Scotland but wouldn't think that would be any diffrent?) Was basically told to cut portion sizes and go on a calorie controlled diet?
If you can advise me that would be great, I've looked at various meters on Amazon etc fairly cheap but the testing strips are so expensive?Do you drive or operate machinery? If so you should be receiving a meter and test strips on prescription. If not, then you do need to buy one for yourself. Without one you are working blind. It will help with your food choices alongside a food diary. Most of us T2s on here have no idea how we would have managed without one. It will become your very best friend. We can point you in the right direction on meter choice, and those with the cheapest test strips. We can also guide you on how and when to test.
Please ignore your nurse. She is out of the ark. Your GP may be no better.
If you can advise me that would be great, I've looked at various meters on Amazon etc fairly cheap but the testing strips are so expensive?
Surely your GP should be prescribing a meter and strips for you - you need to test if you are driving or operating machinery to be legal, due to the medication you are on.If you can advise me that would be great, I've looked at various meters on Amazon etc fairly cheap but the testing strips are so expensive?
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