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Hello just joined to read up on other peoples ways of dealing with diabeties.Diagnosed about 6weeks ago but not doing very well with my blood sugar results they are up and down like yo yos cannot seem to get to grips with it yet.I am type 2 and take metaformin or something like that I also take 14 other tablets in a morning including sometimes steriods which doesnt help.I have acute copd and heart failure and am on 24 hour oxygen apart from that I am fine!!I still get about and have been just planting up seeds in my little greenhouse I live in Devon with a glimpse of the sea so its not all bad I just need to get the food right I am always hungry does anyone else feel the same or am I the only guts in the village
 
Welcome to the forum,Lenny.I think we all felt like that to start with!!Please have a good read round the forum and ask us questions.Can you give us some idea of your diet so we can give you some advice .
 
Hello and welcome Lenny

Have a good look round, let people know what your diet is like I'm sure someone will be able to suggest changes that will benefit you. :)
 
Hi Lenny and welcome to you. Just ask away if there's anything diabetes related that we might be able to advise on.
 
Hi in ref.to my diet usually I have 2 weetabix with semi skimmed milk for breakfast.Lunch yesterday was poached eggs on wholemeal toast Tea was salmon fishcakes with baked potato and spinache.I eat all wholemeal pasta rice and bread hate salmon but am trying to eat all types of things that are allowed need snacky things to pick at after tea.I do not pick at all in the day never have but since stopping smoking a few years back turned to a bit of sweet stuff after tea and that is what I am missing I eat loads of fruit anymore ideas
 
Hi Lenny, welcome to the forum.

Eating carbs don't change my BS but it seems to help others a great deal. Maybe you should try low carbs too and see if it helps you to control your blood sugar. I have Angina so not very keen on a high fat diet but it's up to you if you want to try low carb + high fat diet as quite a few people suggest on this forum.

BTW, "I have acute copd and heart failure and am on 24 hour oxygen apart from that I am fine!!I", I love it. :lol:

What's "acute copd"?
 
hi in answer to eric d I believe copd covers a few disorders but stands for chronic obstructive pulmanary disease which covers chronic bronchitus emphysemia to name but a few,all long words none of which I am sure of spelling but if anyone is the same as me you are very short of breath :D
 
lenny60 said:
Hi in ref.to my diet usually I have 2 weetabix with semi skimmed milk for breakfast.Lunch yesterday was poached eggs on wholemeal toast Tea was salmon fishcakes with baked potato and spinache.I eat all wholemeal pasta rice and bread hate salmon but am trying to eat all types of things that are allowed need snacky things to pick at after tea.I do not pick at all in the day never have but since stopping smoking a few years back turned to a bit of sweet stuff after tea and that is what I am missing I eat loads of fruit anymore ideas
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Hi Lenny,

I think the reason you are struggling with your blood sugar levels is because you are eating more carbohydrate than your body's insulin is able to cope with. You may be aware that it is carbohydrate that creates the glucose that we refer to as blood sugar. On diagnosis we are all told to cut down on sugar, but sugar is only one of many forms of carbohydrate, and in fact is not the one that causes the greatest rise in blood sugar. The biggest problem is the starchy carbs present in bread, cereals, pasta, rice and potatoes. These are the ones that really whack your blood sugar.

Your weetabix, toast, fishcakes, baked potato, pasta and fruit are all very high carb foods and are what is keeping your blood sugar level high. Try cutting these down a bit and you should see a big difference. For example for breakfast have an egg dish (egg and bacon, boiled, scrambled or fried eggs, omelette, but no cereals or toast). If you do feel the need for bread with breakfast or lunch, then have one of the low carb varieties (Burgen, WeightWatchers, or Nimble) - these are all half the carbs per slice of other breads. With your evening meal have just a small baked potato, or a few new potatoes, and compensate with another vegetable and/or a larger portion of the protein part of the meal.

One of the problems with starchy carbohydrates is that the effect wears off quite quickly and you tend to feel hungry again within an hour or two. A higher level of protein will make you feel fuller for longer and so less likely to want to snack after a meal. But if you do still fancy a nibble, then some cheese or a handfull of nuts (but not peanuts or cashews) will be better for you.
 
Dennis sorry not to reply sooner.I found your answer so helpful it is so much easier when someone tells you in plain language.I have now been taken oss metformin for a few days because of upset tummys they are going to change it.I will start on what you suggest tomorrow thankyou
 
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