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Donna85

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Ok, so trying again to get these blood sugars down and lose some weight in the process. . Going from your experience/knowledge, what's the best carb range to stick to? I want to be successful, but also need to be realistic. I'm finding myself eating the same things day in, day out... Which I already know I won't be able to stick to long term. The white pasta, bread, potatoes etc have gone, but what carb range worls for you. Type 2 x
 
Is the only way of knowing through finger prick testing, or is there a rough guide I can use. I've just looked at an online carb counting app, it says I should be on 9 carbs a day?? What's your opinions plz x
 
Donna85 said:
Is the only way of knowing through finger prick testing, or is there a rough guide I can use. I've just looked at an online carb counting app, it says I should be on 9 carbs a day?? What's your opinions plz x
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the only way you’ll know how many carbs you can cope with is to test. We are all different & tolerate different amount of carbs from different sources. My personal threshold is less than 20g carb a day with about 7g carb or less a meal. My breakfast is usually less carbs than my lunch & dinner.

Here is some basic info for newly diagnosed but it explains when & how to test & what numbers you are looking for

Thread 'Basic information for Newly Diagnosed Diabetics'

Diabetes is the general term to describe people who have blood that is sweeter than normal. A number of different types of diabetes exist.

A diagnosis of diabetes tends to be a big shock for most of us. It’s far from the end of the world though and on this forum you'll find well over 147,000 people who are demonstrating this.

On the forum we have found that with the number of new people being diagnosed with diabetes each day, sometimes the NHS is not being able to give all the advice it would perhaps like to deliver - particularly with regards to people with type 2 diabetes...
 
Thank you @lovinglife, I do test but need to do this more regularly to be honest. I've been off/on track so many times now, I'm having to relearn and research everything again. I've been sticking to below 10, some days nine at all, but have people telling me it's too low, and not sustainable long term. . I will get stocked back up with test strips and find my balance. Thank you.
 
I like to have salad but can't eat it dry and struggling to find a suitable dressing. Tried making my own but it didn't work out. I'm somewhat of a fussy eater and seem to stick to whatever is simple and quick. I think I need to broaden my options but so worried about failing.. again.. X
 
Do you like mayonnaise on your salads? Or just drizzle with a bit of olive oil.

I make dressings in small jars and shake them, they emulsify better this way & will keep in the fridge for a good few days. Just remember to shake them up before you use.

I make mine up as I go along so no real recipes but if you google low carb salad dressings you’ll get loads, hers a few to get you started. Any salad dressing is also great for dressing veggies too & adding good fats to your diet which you need to keep you satiated if you cut carbs

8 Keto Friendly Salad Dressings! | That Low Carb Life

These 8 keto friendly salad dressing recipes are perfect for topping low carb salads, dipping with veggies, and marinating meat or veggies!
thatlowcarblife.com

If you want to start from scratch with your learning then try the DietDoctor website. I found it invaluable when I started low carbing, lots of great recipes, articles & even menu plans to get you started.

Low carbing is a commitment at first until you get into the swing of it, but it soon becomes 2nd nature. Just stick to meat, fish, eggs, above ground veggies, butter, cheese, cream, Greek yogourt, a few nuts & a couple of squares of 70% or above chocolate for a treat if you want to keep it simple
 
As regards salad dressings I'm a big fan of olive oil (you can use other oils but olive oil tastes the best) plus lemons or vinegar (3 to 1 ratio, add your favourite seasoning and shake). I accidentally got left with a bottle full of balsamic vinegar plus oil dressing at the beginning of December and am only just finishing it now, so it does keep...

Home made mayo is lovely but doesn't keep....
 
Salad dressing, I use some avocado oil mayonnaise and mix it with some chipotle peppers (canned in adobe) that I’ve liquidized in the blender. Makes a great dip too for chicken fingers, steak bites and meatballs.
 
Hi again @Donna85

I see from your other thread this morning you are on Gliclizide

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Type 2 Thread 'Gliclazide and testing.'

Good morning everyone. I have a question. I am on 80mg x2 daily of gliclazide. Just made a morning drink and was about to take my gliclazide when I had a thought. If you are supposed to take this about 20 mins/ with food, how do you know if it's the gliclazide that's brought your numbers down after 2 hours of if the food is actually not too carby. I know the aim of the game is to get those numbers to good levels even with meds, but now I'm confused
I don't want to have things thinking they are ok to eat for me, if it's the meds that's doing all the work and making it seem better than...

Just wanted to caveat that some of the information I posted for you yesterday you will need to be very careful with as I shared my experience & advice because your info said diet only. Like I said in your other thread if you need help with updating this just shout out.

Please be very careful with dropping your carbs too quickly whilst on Gliclizide as it’s a hypo inducing drug. Take your time & do it slowly until you are getting the numbers you are looking for.
 
@lovinglife thank you very much. I need my profile changing but when I try to edit it, it just doesn't give me any options to change. I am type 2, medicated with gliclazide. I am unable to message admin also for some reason, maybe it's my phone.. But if anyone can help me out to update this, I'd be very grateful. X
 
Ok are you on the app or do you use the forum through your browser?

It may be best to log into the forum in your browser ti change your details
Go to your name in the top right hand corner
Click on that
Then click on account details
You will get a number of drop down boxes - just go through them & change what you want to change, then click save
 
Currently I'm loving M&S new olive oil mayo from their Only range.
Or olive oils with or without lemon and or herbs.
Or vinegar.
Or lemon juice.
Or any combination of the above.

And simple and quick can be good. My lunch today was cold chicken amd mayo. Breakfast was scrambled eggs.

Often I just grab cold meats or cheeses. Dinner is some grilled meat or fish with green veg.
Why make life complicated if simple suits?
 
That's very true. I'm a rubbish cook so I'm going to have to experiment a little and see what works/ is edible x
 
Just a reminder that @Donna85 is on Gliclizide so be aware of this when recommending low carb foods and diets
 
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