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<blockquote data-quote="Daphne917" data-source="post: 2074560" data-attributes="member: 124172"><p>Hi [USER=508759]@Jim W[/USER] welcome to the forum. You’re doctor is incorrect as many of us T2s have demonstrated. By cutting down on carby foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, cakes, some fruits and increasing low carb foods such as meat, eggs, butter, cream, full fat Greek yoghurt etc I have managed to maintain a normal blood sugar level for 5 years. I also bought a BS monitor ([USER=94045]@Bluetit1802[/USER] or [USER=400972]@Rachox[/USER] have a good post on these) which I used to find out what effect certain foods had on my blood sugar and I was able to decide what I could eat and what I needed to either avoid or eat in moderation. Because we are all individuals what some of us can eat others find it increases their bs levels too much and vice versa. I am relatively lucky in that I can tolerate between approx 80 - 120g carbs per day however for some T2s this is far too high so you will need to find out what level is right for you. Have a read of the forums and ask questions if you’re unsure - we’re a friendly bunch and there will always be somebody who can advise you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Daphne917, post: 2074560, member: 124172"] Hi [USER=508759]@Jim W[/USER] welcome to the forum. You’re doctor is incorrect as many of us T2s have demonstrated. By cutting down on carby foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, cakes, some fruits and increasing low carb foods such as meat, eggs, butter, cream, full fat Greek yoghurt etc I have managed to maintain a normal blood sugar level for 5 years. I also bought a BS monitor ([USER=94045]@Bluetit1802[/USER] or [USER=400972]@Rachox[/USER] have a good post on these) which I used to find out what effect certain foods had on my blood sugar and I was able to decide what I could eat and what I needed to either avoid or eat in moderation. Because we are all individuals what some of us can eat others find it increases their bs levels too much and vice versa. I am relatively lucky in that I can tolerate between approx 80 - 120g carbs per day however for some T2s this is far too high so you will need to find out what level is right for you. Have a read of the forums and ask questions if you’re unsure - we’re a friendly bunch and there will always be somebody who can advise you. [/QUOTE]
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