AloeSvea
Well-Known Member
Really? OK. No 'One size fits all' for sure!
I don't eat any fibre.
Thanks. I do meet with renal doctors at a clinic (was three times a day post transplant and now every 6 weeks, but I find that they are no experts when it comes to diabetes (but are excellent in their own area). They give general dietary advice (as you'd expect) - eat a balanced diet, avoid sweet stuff. I talked at length with the last one and he said my low carb diet was fine and it was working well with all my levels, just to ...as you say..watch the amount of protein. I only have one portion of meat or fish or chicken a day (sometimes none at all), but I am trying to be vigilant while avoiding simple carbs. The last thing I need is diabetes (caused by anti-rejection drugs) to cause my kidney to reject! Your advice is appreciated.
I don't eat any fibre.
You have a balancing act, that most of us don't.
Fortunately, it's not overly complicated for the food groups, your transplant team can monitor your renal function, so you'll know if you have the protein right, you can measure your BG so you can tell if you have your carbs right, and the scales can tell you if you're getting the fat right.
Beyond that it's fine tuning.
You could try replacing the ice lollies with something else though.
(Gotta learn to tag!)
I got rid of my diabetic blood glucose levels by following the Diet Doctor's LCHF diet advice (www.dietdoctor.com). Now I eat only animal products (eggs, bacon, cheese, beef, occasionally fish and poultry). I do not eat any fruits, veg, grains, nuts, mushrooms, etc. If it didn't have a mother, I don't eat it.(Gotta learn to tag!)
NoCarbs - you have a very impressive and interesting way of eating that has worked very well for you (and I personally have learnt heaps from you in this forum), in terms of your 'post diabetic' blood glucose readings (love that term). I can't remember the details - can you share in here? For me to remember, and for others reading?
I am no expert but I read that a lot of saturated fat reduces insulin sensitivity. You could consider adding nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, etc. as an occasional alternative to the meat or cheese.Thanks for that. Every bit of info is valuable as I establish what's best for me. After a chat with my wife, I realise I am eating a bit more fat than I had thought, as she uses a lot of butter and oil in cooking, and she tells me there's more fat in the meat I eat than I'm probably aware of. My protein is NOT low..I simply mean that I have been told to watch it doesn't get to high (due to my kidney having been transplanted in February). I eat plenty of meat (eg. steak, pork, good burgers, 90% meat sausages, bacon, ham, chicken...) and fish (salmon, haddock, cod, bass, blah blah), I also eat smoked cheese every day for breakfast with some dried bacon strips. I have eggs (fried or in omelette form). Veggies - cauliflower, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, leafy stuff, samphire...Fruit is limited to a few strawberries and and an avocado most days. I can'r resist ice lollies and 90% cocoa chocolate (every day). That's pretty much it. Do you think I need to up this in some way in terms of fat? I am maybe not having enough fibre. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated. I am still learning. I am definitely making progress with my levels and don't want to muck about with things unless I am taking risks I don't need to. I'm sure you'll understand that with a transplanted kidney, I don't want diabetic complications due to BS being too high - so currently, the kidney function and a low BS level are my priorities.
The same here. Saturated fats cause my LDL cholesterol shoot up. Clearly, many people do not have such issues and so can enjoy the cream, etc...I avoid saturated fats, meat, butter, I eat mainly unsaturated oils, like fish, and olive oil.
I got rid of my diabetic blood glucose levels by following the Diet Doctor's LCHF diet advice (www.dietdoctor.com). Now I eat only animal products (eggs, bacon, cheese, beef, occasionally fish and poultry). I do not eat any fruits, veg, grains, nuts, mushrooms, etc. If it didn't have a mother, I don't eat it.
I am no expert but I read that a lot of saturated fat reduces insulin sensitivity. You could consider adding nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, etc. as an occasional alternative to the meat or cheese.
If you're interested in reading more about a zero carb diet, I suggest "Fat of the Land":I hear you @NoCrbs4Me! Interesting and impressive.
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