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Juicyjan53

Juicyjan53

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Hello. I'm Jan and I have just been diagnosed with type 2. I'm feeling relatively calm and trying to tackle it in an informed way. I've done a lot of research and I have concluded that low GI is the way forward. My confusion lies with the measurement of carbs when I go to the supermarket. For instance do I look at the measure on a pack per 100 Gram or per serving? The other query is what's the best grammes to aim at? Finally for now, is low GI the best way? Any help would be great
 
Hi juicyjan53, welcome to the forum,i'll tag @daisy1 who will be along with the info for new posters,ImageUploadedByDCUK Forum1447499151.526608.jpgyou may find this little book invaluable, come back with any q's clive
 
Thanks Clive, I shall download on to my phone today (before shopping). It's great to find so much help and support, particularly when it's all new and a little bit scary...
 
Juicyjan53 said:
Thanks Clive, I shall download on to my phone today (before shopping). It's great to find so much help and support, particularly when it's all new and a little bit scary...
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Your welcome,please ask any q's you like and someone will answer you,remember no such thing as silly q's only silly answer
 
Hi Jan,
There are G.I. and carb tables out there on the net if you just google them.

Most of us T2D's have to control fast acting carbs by limiting them drastically.

It is essential you get yourself a cheap meter to find out what spikes you.

Bread, potatoes, rice and an even oatmeal spike me.
NB. 100grams of brown bread=75grams of carbs and changes straight in glucose in the stomach!
Some of us eat the high protein rolls from Lidl (their triangular) and have c.10 grams of carbs and even a big guy like me feels full after eating one for hours!
Don't worry, you'll soon get the hang of managing your T2D.. this is a great community of encouraging helpers here.
a.t.b.
Derek
 
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Hi and welcome,

Always look at the grams per 100g. Serving sizes differ according to what you think a serving size is.. There are always exceptions, so if the product is (for example sausages), look for the amount per sausage.

Try Low GI, but do get a meter. You may find some low GI products will still spike you. It didn't work for me at all.
 
Thanks for responses and advice. It's all very new so I am still feeling my way through all the information out there. I've just tried a roll from lidl, I only had half with some smoked salmon and it certainly was filling! Can anyone recommend an app that'll help with deciding which carbs are ok, particularly when shopping? I'm not clear what constitutes being high carb. I've cut out white bread and replaced it with multi grain- only one slice a day. Replaced potatoes with sweet potatoes and very little meat but more fish and vegetables. I have a few nuts and seeds through the day and I seem to be ok with this.
 
Everyone is different and so is their diet what suits one does not suit another so no one can tell you what you can or can't eat it is mostly trial and error. Yes many here have the Lidl rolls and a lot also have Bergen Linseed and Soya bread which is really good. When they say high carb foods then mostly that is white bread, rice, pasta and potatoes and of course anything with sugar ie pastries cakes biscuits and high sugar fruits some cut out all those altogether some still have small portions of rice pasta and potatoes Sounds like you are already doing good with the changes you have made so far so well done
 
I have an android phone and would prefer free apps but am open to suggestions if they're worth paying for. I have just ordered the carbs & cals book, so I'm raring to go! Forgive my ignorance but if you don't have a meter, how would you know if you had a spike? I'm trying my best to understand but clearly have a bit of a way to go :rolleyes:
 
No problem. I will speak to my colleague that uses an Android, as he has reviewed and tested nearly all that are available on Play Store. Congrats on getting the carbs book. Take some pictures and share that work and don't work. ;)

Without a meter, its very difficult to tell before any high or low that might be heading your way. Your body will tell you but its always good to have the reassurance of the meter.
 
Juicyjan53 said:
I have an android phone and would prefer free apps but am open to suggestions if they're worth paying for. I have just ordered the carbs & cals book, so I'm raring to go! Forgive my ignorance but if you don't have a meter, how would you know if you had a spike? I'm trying my best to understand but clearly have a bit of a way to go :rolleyes:
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You can't normally tell if you spike, unless you are very high or very low. A meter is essential if you are to control this disease and learn which foods your body can or cannot tolerate. The idea is to test before you eat then again 2 hours later and look at the rise, which should be below 2mmol/l and a lot less than that hopefully. Some people say they can judge what levels they are by certain "feelings" . I personally can't.
 
I think I will have to reconsider what I thought I knew - eeek. Is it better to have more protein & natural fat and cut out carbs altogether? I think I am suffering with information overload! I'm going to bed now to sleep on it maybe it'll be clearer tomorrow :)
 
Juicyjan53 said:
I think I will have to reconsider what I thought I knew - eeek. Is it better to have more protein & natural fat and cut out carbs altogether? I think I am suffering with information overload! I'm going to bed now to sleep on it maybe it'll be clearer tomorrow :)
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Don't overdo it on protein that's not good you don't have to eat more protein than you would have done before diabetes just normal portions of them and you can get good fats in olive oil. coconut oil, avocados and nuts
 
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