Type 2 New to diabetes

[Ganire]

Hi, what is good to eat throughout the day? Finding it hard as I am new to this.
Would someone be kind enough to respond.
Many thanks. Pete.

 

[xfieldok]

Have a look at dietdoctor.com. read the link in my signature.

Are you on medication and do you have weight issues?

 

[Ganire]

Thanks for rest. Yes I’m overweight, but have not started medication as my doctor has given me 2 months to lose some weight before another blood test to see if my blood sugar levels have come down.

 

[Ganire]

Sorry. Thanks for responding.

 

[xfieldok]

Do you know what your hba1c number was?

 

[Ganire]

Does 57 mean anything?

 

[xfieldok]

If that's your hba1c, it is in the diabetic range. Anything 48 and over is diabetic.

Good news, with the right diet, you will be in normal range lickety split.

 

[Ganire]

That’s encouraging. Thank you so much for letting me know.

 

[Mbaker]

What's your eating preference. I.e. Omnivore, Vegetarian, Vegan. Are you wanting mild, medium or accelarated change to your status.

 

[Daibell]

Hi and welcome. That HBa1C reading isn't too bad. Set yourself a daily limit of carbs; perhaps around 150gm/day and see how you go. Carbs are the main source of weight gain and the aim is to move the body towards ketosis (fat-burning) to remove some of the excess fat. For breakfast think eggs and bacon or similar - no cereals or toast. For lunch and dinner just keep the obvious carbs down such as bread, potatoes, rice etc. Proteins and fats are fine. Try to train yourself away from between meal snacks. If you do snack think berries, nuts, cheese, bacon bits and so on. Avoid tropical fruit.