I understand it’s hard. Lots of us here have attended similar courses. But if their advice isn’t working then it’s time to try something new, and the track record of this is excellent. Please do read the links (or more info elsewhere) at least before righting it off.
Definitely test before and after though to be sure of your personal response to them. Be aware the urgency of any digestive issues for a few people can be significant.
I eat these bars, and to be honest, they're probably the thing that keeps me on track and not need to deviate from the lifestyle. I tested my BG before and after, so I could get a gauge on their effect on my blood and for me, they didn't affect it. I buy the boxes and one a day, and I'm still in the 'normal' rating for diabetes. I don't eat chocolate nor any other sweets/candy/desserts etc, those Grenade karb killer protein bars are the only thing I'll eat. I don't feel like I need anything else, especially having done a radical lifestyle change and cut out all sugary or carby snacks. Best thing is test them on your BG, then see if they work for you. They work great as a substitute for special occasions that you might usually have, ie birthdays - mine is coming up and rather than a birthday cake, which has always been the case in the past, I've got a birthday cake flavour protein bar, total change! Personally, I think they're a good substitute for sweets, but only one a day max, or work out how they affect the BG.
Thank you for this kind reply. I take Pregabalin which side effects to snacking on carby things, if I wasn't on it I think I'd still be a culprit., I'm just finding it so very hard ATM.
I appreciate your replies Jim but I find them very negative to read which is a shame as you sound as if your knowledge is there. The other evening in a perfectly reasonable question from me you called me "shifty" I was very offended. Rather you didn't reply unless you can follow the others with different ideas put in decent manner.
They're basically protein bars, but I find they're a better substitute to sweet stuff, which pre diagnosis was one of my downfalls. They're usually much lower in carbs and sugar than sweets, although as the fine folk on here have said, they are processed so contain fillers. The thing is, with diabetes being a lifelong element if a person can just cut out all the 'treats' then great, and fair play. For me, I stopped eating all sweets and went quite militant about snacks etc, and just stopped them. These protein bars are basically my substitute for sweet treats, which I really don't do anymore. They've got a consistency like a Mars Bar, so quite soft, not like caramel, but shouldn't do damage to teeth etc. Main thing is to see if they work for your BG through testing. I read about them on forums that no, they're not 'good' for you as such, but they're much better than an actual Mars Bar or other sweet stuff, all things considered (carbs, fat, sugar, protein etc). Plus, if they help you from falling back/into unhealthy sweet cravings, I don't see anything wrong with them. For me, being an ex sugar fiend, they've helped me overcome that and stay on track.
Thank you very much for the reply, I was in the same sugar club too. Can I ask which Grenade Karb Killa bar you eat? I've already looked on Amazon and there's a selection of them.They're basically protein bars, but I find they're a better substitute to sweet stuff, which pre diagnosis was one of my downfalls. They're usually much lower in carbs and sugar than sweets, although as the fine folk on here have said, they are processed so contain fillers. The thing is, with diabetes being a lifelong element if a person can just cut out all the 'treats' then great, and fair play. For me, I stopped eating all sweets and went quite militant about snacks etc, and just stopped them. These protein bars are basically my substitute for sweet treats, which I really don't do anymore. They've got a consistency like a Mars Bar, so quite soft, not like caramel, but shouldn't do damage to teeth etc. Main thing is to see if they work for your BG through testing. I read about them on forums that no, they're not 'good' for you as such, but they're much better than an actual Mars Bar or other sweet stuff, all things considered (carbs, fat, sugar, protein etc). Plus, if they help you from falling back/into unhealthy sweet cravings, I don't see anything wrong with them. For me, being an ex sugar fiend, they've helped me overcome that and stay on track.
I have a mix of them, my favourite is the birthday cake flavour one, then the white chocolate one, and their newest the raspberry one. Although, there's a caramel one which is the lowest in carbs and sugar, tastes equally as nice. These are the ones I'm taking in holiday with me later this week - I don't eat dessert, I just have one of these.
Thank you very much I'm going to have a go, I'll let you know how I get on! Q.
The raspberry one is so tasty but higher carb than the others, once you’ve done the calculation it’s 7g carbs.
Yup, moderation needed for all of them really. They just taste so darn good.
I can't wait to buy and try, something to look forward to. Thank you very much again, very decent of you. QxYup, moderation needed for all of them really. They just taste so darn good.
