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MING

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Can my husband, newly diagnosed with type 2, drink Orange Squash with no added sugar ?
 
Should be fine. Check the nutritional info on the label - should be minimal if any carbohydrates.
 
ok ta. He has been drinking orange juice, about 4L a day and then he got tested and they said he's diabetic. We didnt know. People are saying that orange juice is the worst thing possible he could have picked - I don't understand the difference ?
 
I think they mean Fresh Orange Juice as it tends to be very high in sugars, your orange squash with no added sugar should be ok, like said before - just check the label
 
:roll: also watch out for smoothies and my friend was caught out by drinking a lot of flavoured water that stuff is full of sugar (most brands anyway)
 
Can anybody recommend yoghurts ? He likes yoghurt - and my head is buzzing with low this and no that and none of the next thing.... :mrgreen:
 
ok, many thanks and sorry to be such a pain . I will get this sorted out !! :mrgreen:
 
there is an irish yougurt that has not got added sugar and the shape ones that are supposed to keep you full are no added sugar.if your husband likes juice he should only drink one small glass aday.fresh whole oranges are better as with all fruit
 
MING said:
Can anybody recommend yoghurts ? He likes yoghurt - and my head is buzzing with low this and no that and none of the next thing.... :mrgreen:
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Greek yougurts are lovely. The different brands taste different, so you do need to shop around for flavour as well as carb content.

My regular breakfast is Lidl Greek yoghurt, a generous dash of double cream, a spoonful of flaked almonds (or ground if I'm out of flaked) and a small handful of berries - usually blueberries or raspberries.

If you cut out added sugar to anything, you tastebud do change after a while. I have found that things I used to enjoy are simply too sweet now. I have also found myself using a lot less salt.

And water is good :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
 
Rushy - an excellent recommendation IMO.

For breakfast, I have some Alara muesli

http://www.alara.co.uk/index.php?action=products


mixed into some of this yoghurt plus a little unsweetened soya to soften it up. A few blueberries added. Glass of tomato juice and a cup of green tea.

No probs with bg 2 hours later. I try to do some exercise too - but nothing drastic.


It is also very delicious.
 
Hi
I find Muller Light the best as they don't affect my glucose levels. I find shape yoghurts too sweet as they are loaded with sweetner. I also love goats yoghurt (natural) and often sieve some fruit into a it which is yummy.
Hope this helps and good luck with his new diet.
 
He got Shape. We see the doc tomorrow so its early days yet , need to get ourselves organised! :mrgreen:
 
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