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Madilew

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Hi all
I was diagnosed T2 the week before Christmas. Only just over at 49, so borderline.

Being told when I was, and having bought lots of goodies, I decided to go cold turkey and cut it all out. No crisps, chocolate, diet coke, biscuits the lot (not that I ate in excess but enjoyed them when I wanted). Most meals have been veggies with fish or chicken, maybe cous cous or rice, no chips.

I'm due for my first clinic appointment, but was wondering what "snacks" you find are ok in moderation, as I feel I need something. I eat fruit, yogurt etc but sometimes feel like something "normal".

I have also found that since cutting things out, other foods which i would normally not think as sweet seem to be overly sweet now, but i guess my tastes are changing.

So, what is ok to eat, some say yes to things like fruit, others say no. I know every one is individual, but I'd just like some ideas from others who have been there done that.

TIA x
 
Madilew said:
Hi all
I was diagnosed T2 the week before Christmas. Only just over at 49, so borderline.

Being told when I was, and having bought lots of goodies, I decided to go cold turkey and cut it all out. No crisps, chocolate, diet coke, biscuits the lot (not that I ate in excess but enjoyed them when I wanted). Most meals have been veggies with fish or chicken, maybe cous cous or rice, no chips.

I'm due for my first clinic appointment, but was wondering what "snacks" you find are ok in moderation, as I feel I need something. I eat fruit, yogurt etc but sometimes feel like something "normal".

I have also found that since cutting things out, other foods which i would normally not think as sweet seem to be overly sweet now, but i guess my tastes are changing.

So, what is ok to eat, some say yes to things like fruit, others say no. I know every one is individual, but I'd just like some ideas from others who have been there done that.

TIA x
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Well done, talking the issue with such vigour.

Xmas a really hard time, to boot

Food is decidedly sweeter ...a good spot

As for what is ok to snack on .

A plethora of suitable snacky things once You look around.

I would say, the hunt for snacks right now can be a temporary but necessary phase as you put the brakes on carby foods.

That hunger does subside, at least for me it did

One of the things that I enjoyed was baby bels.
Great for a work place snack.

One ryvita plus butter plus cheese of choice,
Slap on a little salad, etc .delishn

And beef jerky, if you are ok with meaty things.

Was an out of the box pick that was offered me in similar post.

Rather enjoyed, so an unexpected treat .

You are going great
But do realise it's a marathon not a sprint.

While I do refer to it as a diet,
it is more a lifestyle..

As it is something I'll be doing forever in some form, for the benefits & the taste and ease of cooking.

Sure you'll find loads of others posted soon
I'll be looking in for inspiration too :)


Good luck.
You got this :happy:
 
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Hello and welcome, @Madilew .
Well done on cutting out some of those high carb foods.
As you say, Hba1c 49 on diagnosis is not so bad. You can get better control if you take action. Many members here with T2 do that by undertaking a low carbohydrate way of eating. Though it depends on what, if any medication you have been prescribed.
Although you have been eating fish and chicken, rice, couscous and pasta, potatoes are quite high in carb, which causes raised blood glucose.

As for snacks, if you like fruit berries are generally better. Other snacks I used, (though I don’t need to snack any longer, since I reduced carb, and included healthy fats like olive oil, yogurt in my meals) are cheese cubes, almonds, pork scratchings, high cocoa chocolate (85%),
Have a read of the links in my signature, give further info for newly diagnosed.
 
Hello and welcome @Madilew well done on taking such decisive action so quickly- your body will be grateful.

Do you have a meter? If not I definitely recommend getting one. As (in my view anyway) this is for the rest of my life I think it is worthwhile testing to see what affect different foods have on your levels. I am very very low carb- that's what works for me for a number of reasons but I would be lying if I said that the restricted choice doesn't bother me. I use artificial sweeteners but not everyone does. The important thing is to find the balance that works for you. We are all so different that other people's decisions that are right for them may not be right for you. Also the decision you make today doesn't have to be the decision you make forever. I plan to be very very low carb forever but also plan on ditching the artificial sweeteners. I was hoping I would have done so by now but life got in the way. Maybe this year:)
What I would like to say though is that you have found a great resource in this forum. My life is so much better than I could have imagined when diagnosed and that is because of the people on this site. So let us know if you need advice, support or a listening ear.

Welcome and good luck
 
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