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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jjraak" data-source="post: 1950685" data-attributes="member: 493719">While i see a lot of serious content i think some is tongue in cheek, and i think, we survive better with a sense of humour to almost any occasion.Was pretty handy with a frying pan and the odd oven dish, but the T2D came as a shock and rattled me as well, particularly where foods where concerned.All great advice re the MMOL/HBA1c scoring.So let me hit the food front instead.I think sadly you will need to have some knowledge and ability...others may disagree, so be it.BUT i think much of it CAN be simple.Eggs, bacon, chicken, meats, and some sausages..all ok...but need cooking or buying cooked in cafes etc.BUT you'll need veg..and some fruit.For me, if it's not poached eggs or egg and bacon..then my Go To FAST FOOD is..Greek Yoghurt..with blueberries.3 large tablespoons and 10 berries, sees me snacking in minutes, then able RUN to the train station, and NOT be hungry until over 4 hours later.Not every one has one, but we have a Cottage chicken takeaway near work, and i LOVE their 1/2 piece grilled chicken.a little salad from the supermarket, and i cut chicken that 1/2 into two..so i get two meals from it, and it doesn't spike me..(your mileage may vary)also done similar once i've found a good shop doing rotisserie chickens (£5 each) but DELICIOUS....i just cut into more pieces..supermarket salad, or some lettuce and tomatoes/onions, ready meal in minutes.For green veg..important to us Type 2's, my fav is broccoli.Cut broccoli florets down centre of stem..so floret has flat edge.Place in frying pan, fry gently in a little olive oil.3/4 minsCAREFULLY, splash on some SOY sauce, light is better.Then, again carefully, add a level of water to frying pan, don't cover florets, and let simmer away until florets are al dente (aka soft enough to chew/eat)serve with meat/fish of choice...we sometimes have as just snack on their own, so we cook more then needed, and save extra in fridge.a few simple changes, once i cut out potatoes, rice...and bread....(ok, ok.YES....i lied about the bread*..HAPPY !! )*But i am trying on the bread front..sourdough and ryvita don't seem to spike me so much..but it is only one or two a day.looking to try the breads spoken of earlier, though.As i said a few simple amendments and i'm giving the food a good go.in fact i probably eat better food all round now then i ever did.Good luck, and hope it all settles down and you find a routine YOU can live with.</blockquote>

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