Ice cream.

[SuNuman]

Hi all. Just been confirmed Diabetic. Am I allowed any ice cream at all? T2 on metformin. How many carbs should I limit myself to? Thank uuuuu. X.

 

[coby]

Hi all. Just been confirmed Diabetic. Am I allowed any ice cream at all? T2 on metformin. How many carbs should I limit myself to? Thank uuuuu. X.

Ice cold Greek Yoghurt is much nicer than ice-cream and you can either sprinkle Cinnamon over (as I do) or add a few strawberry pieces ( or another berry of your choice)

 

[SuNuman]

Thank you. X

 

[bulkbiker]

If you can find Oppo ice cream it has a lot fewer carbs than regular although not sure I'd call it "low" 16-18% carbs for ice cream isn't toooo bad.
Often in Sainsbury, Tesco and Waitrose.. I'd wait until its on offer...

Edit to add.. double cream poured over frozen raspberries can be pretty good too...

 

[SuNuman]

If you can find Oppo ice cream it has a lot fewer carbs than regular although not sure I'd call it "low" 16-18% carbs for ice cream isn't toooo bad.
Often in Sainsbury, Tesco and Waitrose.. I'd wait until its on offer...

Edit to add.. double cream poured over frozen raspberries can be pretty good too...

Thank you but I’m confused. Can I have double cream ? I thought that had sugar?? Can I whip it? Sorry if I’m dim. X

 

[bulkbiker]

Thank you but I’m confused. Can I have double cream ? I thought that had sugar?? Can I whip it? Sorry if I’m dim. X

Double cream is 1.6% carbs so far better than any ice cream.. and yes you can whip it but watch out or you'll get butter if you go too far..

 

[SuNuman]

Double cream is 1.6% carbs so far better than any ice cream.. and yes you can whip it but watch out or you'll get butter if you go too far..

Thanks so much. That’s a delicious dessert.

 

[coby]

Thanks so much. That’s a delicious dessert.

I LOVE my double cream
You know that you can also have butter, cheese. cooked breakfasts? It's wonderful to not be deprived of these foods

 

[SuNuman]

Thank you. I didn’t realise we could have bacon and sausages (just assumed no even if grilled) that’s a luxury breakfast. How many carbs should I stick to? X

 

[coby]

Thank you. I didn’t realise we could have bacon and sausages (just assumed no even if grilled) that’s a luxury breakfast. How many carbs should I stick to? X

Well I am doing low carb right now .. between 25 to perhaps 35 per day. I also do fasts of around 16 hours which means from the last meal of one day to the first of the next (so either missing breakfast or having a late one). In the first ten days I lost 14lbs!

 

[danziger]

How many carbs should I stick to? X

People choose different amounts depending on their individual health, medication, desire to lose weight, etc.

The best way to find out how foods affect you is to get a meter and test 2 hours after eating, then adjust accordingly—if a meal causes it to rise more than 2 mmol/L, it’s likely too carb-heavy (but can be worth checking more than once in case of other variables).

 

[coby]

Yes I second what danziger suggests.
I never thought to ask if you have a bg meter?

 

[SuNuman]

Well I am doing low carb right now .. between 25 to perhaps 35 per day. I also do fasts of around 16 hours which means from the last meal of one day to the first of the next (so either missing breakfast or having a late one). In the first ten days I lost 14lbs!

That is fantastic. X

 

[SuNuman]

People choose different amounts depending on their individual health, medication, desire to lose weight, etc.

The best way to find out how foods affect you is to get a meter and test 2 hours after eating, then adjust accordingly—if a meal causes it to rise more than 2 mmol/L, it’s likely too carb-heavy (but can be worth checking more than once in case of other variables).

I see thank you.

 

[SuNuman]

Yes I second what danziger suggests.
I never thought to ask if you have a bg meter?

Yes I do. Not been great 6.5 fasting now but been hitting 9 and 10 2 hrs after. But I’m on it now and metformin only been 4 days. X

 

[SuNuman]

People choose different amounts depending on their individual health, medication, desire to lose weight, etc.

The best way to find out how foods affect you is to get a meter and test 2 hours after eating, then adjust accordingly—if a meal causes it to rise more than 2 mmol/L, it’s likely too carb-heavy (but can be worth checking more than once in case of other variables).

Thank you.

 

[coby]

Yes I do. Not been great 6.5 fasting now but been hitting 9 and 10 2 hrs after. But I’m on it now and metformin only been 4 days. X

Me too!
You need to read plenty of posts on here and ask questions which is what I did. Such a great forum this and everyone very friendly and helpful You will be surprised and hopefully delighted by just what you can eat!

 

[SuNuman]

Me too!
You need to read plenty of posts on here and ask questions which is what I did. Such a great forum this and everyone very friendly and helpful You will be surprised and hopefully delighted by just what you can eat!

Yes you are all helping me loads thank you. Think I hit funny ikon on your post - obviously not funny / I’m finding my way around here sorry. Thanks for your help. X

 

[xfieldok]

Toast a few flaked almonds. In a ramiken, nuke a couple of squares of 85% or higher chocolate. Add sliced berries of your choice, add double cream, top with the toasted almonds.

Google keto chocolate mug cake, serve with double cream.

 

[SuNuman]

Toast a few flaked almonds. In a ramiken, nuke a couple of squares of 85% or higher chocolate. Add sliced berries of your choice, add double cream, top with the toasted almonds.

Google keto chocolate mug cake, serve with double cream.