Low carbing in Ethiopia

Since I moved to Addis Ababa for work last August, I have been absent from this site and have unfortunately slipped off the LCHF wagon. I stopped testing BS levels, resorted to eating a lot of bread, and meals out usually include pizza (which are really good here!) or chips. I managed to convince myself that being in another country meant that I wasn't diabetic However, last week I decided that I really must get a grip again and tested bloods after dinner. Shocked to find it up at 16!! So back on it now. It isn't easy to do LCHF - for a country with so many cows, goats and sheep, the availability of dairy products is shockingly poor; things like almond or coconut flour don't exist; and nuts cost the equivalent of £10 for a very small pack - things like avocado and eggs are plentiful. Back on my Pinterest boards to rediscover what I used to cook in the UK, lots of which I can still do here, it just takes a bit more effort to find the ingredients. I will be doing a bit of experimenting with teff flour to see if I can tolerate small quantities. Looking forward to reconnecting with all in the forum community and for you to keep me on the straight and narrow!
Interestingly, the health care professionals I have seen here (private clinic) have been very clued up on diabetes. I have been offered consultations with specialists to discuss diet, hba1c tests and no problem being prescribed Metformin (which I keep forgetting to take).

Prem51 said:

Welcome back to the forum @Mongolia. Is meat an option there?

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Thanks @Prem51 Yes meat is available - there are supermarkets and a deli in the centre of town, it can just be rather hit and miss as to what is available, and necessitates a taxi ride. The temptation is to buy loads when you can and stock up the freezer; however there are frequent power cuts so you have to hope that the electricity is back on before the freezer defrosts! LCHF certainly isn't impossible, it just takes a bit more effort and planning. Also things that were staples in my cupboard back home just aren't available here.