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<blockquote data-quote="xyzzy" data-source="post: 283317" data-attributes="member: 40343"><p>Hello Bubble and welcome to the forum. </p><p></p><p>Bit of a shock when you're first diagnosed but there are loads of nice things to eat in fact far nicer than the starch you think is nice now! I was diagnosed in December last year and using the advice I found on this site I got my blood sugar levels back to normal within around a couple of months or so and I have also normalised my cholesterol levels and blood pressure as well. I have now lost over 50lbs in weight too and 10" off my waist measurement. Not a cure as I have to be very careful what I eat but I'm feeling loads better now I'm back in control. My doctor is very pleased how I am getting on and has advised me to keep doing exactly what I have been doing since it's obviously working really well. </p><p></p><p>Diet wise its really easy. Just drastically cut down or better cut out all things with plain sugar, so biscuits, cakes, sugar in tea and coffee, pure fruit juices, non diet versions of soft drinks. Next and <u>really importantly</u> try halving starchy foods like rice, pasta, potatoes, bread, cereals and any other flour based products. Replace what's now missing with extra meat, fish, eggs, cheese and especially vegetables. Vegetables that grow above ground are best although most of us find carrots fine. Things like yoghurt are fine as is a small amount of fresh fruit. I find the ones that end in "berry" are the best. If you don't mind artificial sweeteners things like Diet Coke are fine to drink. On the starchy foods that are left swap try brown basmati rice instead of white and brown or tri-colour pasta. The bread that most recommend is actually Bergen soya bread but some do ok with wholemeal as well.</p><p></p><p>The above diet is close to one you would be one recommended to try by the Swedish Health service. It was introduced in that country last year and the American health service and several other countries health services recommend something very similar for Type 2 diabetics. In the UK the diet guidelines are now over 30 years old and are only gradually being updated. As the UK is lagging behind you may find what I and other forum members recommend will be different to what your are told is a good diet for you follow.</p><p></p><p>Did your doctor mention giving you a meter and strips to measure your own blood sugars?. Some do and some don't. It's a bit of a post code lottery and we find some progressive surgeries are pro testing and others anti. I'll warn you the anti ones can sometimes be very vocally anti!</p><p></p><p>The reason testing is important is you should try and keep your blood sugars below 8ish two hours after eating any meal. Above the 8 value is where the dangers of complications do begin to occur according to diabetic experts. So if you can't test how will you now if what you are eating is keeping you safe? The problem is every diabetic is different so my earlier advice to halve starchy foods is just a rough guide. You may find you need to eat less than half (like me) or that you can eat more than half like others.</p><p></p><p>As you get into it all and read around the forum you may see people talking about carb counting. If you want to understand what that is just ask. It is a powerful weapon that a diabetic can use to control their condition and one that many of us use to great effect.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and keep asking questions.</p><p></p><p>PS Here's two good links about what's good to eat.</p><p></p><p>First is the lady doctor who's low carb / low GI recommendations seem to form the basis of what's recommended in Sweden</p><p></p><p><a href="http://blogg.passagen.se/dahlqvistannika/?anchor=my_lowcarb_dietary_programe_in" target="_blank">http://blogg.passagen.se/dahlqvistannika/?anchor=my_lowcarb_dietary_programe_in</a></p><p></p><p>Second is a good beginners guide to low carb regimes that are excellent for reducing blood sugar levels and losing weight.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf" target="_blank">http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf</a></p><p></p><p>There are also loads of brilliant recipes on the forum. You can find them here <a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=4871" target="_blank">http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=4871</a>. My favourite is Cheeseburger Pie which you'll find near the end.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and keep asking questions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="xyzzy, post: 283317, member: 40343"] Hello Bubble and welcome to the forum. Bit of a shock when you're first diagnosed but there are loads of nice things to eat in fact far nicer than the starch you think is nice now! I was diagnosed in December last year and using the advice I found on this site I got my blood sugar levels back to normal within around a couple of months or so and I have also normalised my cholesterol levels and blood pressure as well. I have now lost over 50lbs in weight too and 10" off my waist measurement. Not a cure as I have to be very careful what I eat but I'm feeling loads better now I'm back in control. My doctor is very pleased how I am getting on and has advised me to keep doing exactly what I have been doing since it's obviously working really well. Diet wise its really easy. Just drastically cut down or better cut out all things with plain sugar, so biscuits, cakes, sugar in tea and coffee, pure fruit juices, non diet versions of soft drinks. Next and [u]really importantly[/u] try halving starchy foods like rice, pasta, potatoes, bread, cereals and any other flour based products. Replace what's now missing with extra meat, fish, eggs, cheese and especially vegetables. Vegetables that grow above ground are best although most of us find carrots fine. Things like yoghurt are fine as is a small amount of fresh fruit. I find the ones that end in "berry" are the best. If you don't mind artificial sweeteners things like Diet Coke are fine to drink. On the starchy foods that are left swap try brown basmati rice instead of white and brown or tri-colour pasta. The bread that most recommend is actually Bergen soya bread but some do ok with wholemeal as well. The above diet is close to one you would be one recommended to try by the Swedish Health service. It was introduced in that country last year and the American health service and several other countries health services recommend something very similar for Type 2 diabetics. In the UK the diet guidelines are now over 30 years old and are only gradually being updated. As the UK is lagging behind you may find what I and other forum members recommend will be different to what your are told is a good diet for you follow. Did your doctor mention giving you a meter and strips to measure your own blood sugars?. Some do and some don't. It's a bit of a post code lottery and we find some progressive surgeries are pro testing and others anti. I'll warn you the anti ones can sometimes be very vocally anti! The reason testing is important is you should try and keep your blood sugars below 8ish two hours after eating any meal. Above the 8 value is where the dangers of complications do begin to occur according to diabetic experts. So if you can't test how will you now if what you are eating is keeping you safe? The problem is every diabetic is different so my earlier advice to halve starchy foods is just a rough guide. You may find you need to eat less than half (like me) or that you can eat more than half like others. As you get into it all and read around the forum you may see people talking about carb counting. If you want to understand what that is just ask. It is a powerful weapon that a diabetic can use to control their condition and one that many of us use to great effect. Good luck and keep asking questions. PS Here's two good links about what's good to eat. First is the lady doctor who's low carb / low GI recommendations seem to form the basis of what's recommended in Sweden [url]http://blogg.passagen.se/dahlqvistannika/?anchor=my_lowcarb_dietary_programe_in[/url] Second is a good beginners guide to low carb regimes that are excellent for reducing blood sugar levels and losing weight. [url]http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf[/url] There are also loads of brilliant recipes on the forum. You can find them here [url]http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=4871[/url]. My favourite is Cheeseburger Pie which you'll find near the end. Good luck and keep asking questions. [/QUOTE]
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