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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Zilsniggy" data-source="post: 1885195" data-attributes="member: 222691">That's quite a list....Okay, do you mean low GI or low carb?How are your blood sugars with what you are currently eating?  Do you test?It's my understanding that insulin resistance may be a precursor to T2 diabetes, so it might be better to lower carbs to a reasonable level, somewhere between 50-100g a day?  or lower, depending on your reaction to this.A low carb meal could be protein of your choice with a veg of your choice, and enough good fat to keep you sated.Personally I stay away from coke zero, since the sweeteners in it spike me.  Also fruit is a real no-no due to the high amount of fructose in it.  Even if youre not diabetic, large amounts of fructose can lead to NAFLD.Oats aren't great either as although they raise sugars and are slowly digested and release energy in a sustained way, they tend to keep blood sugars higher for longer.......Low GI isn't necessarily low carb, either.As for the GI readings, I have seen fairly comprehensive tables of these online:<a href="https://www.gisymbol.com/gi-database-of-foods/" target="_blank">https://www.gisymbol.com/gi-database-of-foods/</a>Try this......it might help you find what you're looking for, but it sounds as if you really need to speak to a good dietician, experienced in the hormonal issues you have.  Are you under the care of an endocrinologist?  If not, it may help to seek advice from one.</blockquote>

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