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<blockquote data-quote="Mongolia" data-source="post: 2120080" data-attributes="member: 160453"><p>Welcome to the forum! Once you get over the shock of being told you are diabetic, examining your diet and the effect of food on you body becomes quite an interesting science experiment. It is a good idea to get a blood testing kit and keeping a log of what effect certain foods have on your blood sugar levels. If you are after yoghurt, try Alpro yoghurt - I like both the almond and coconut versions. In terms of 'treats', it is easiest if you develop a love of making your own (if you don't already like baking!). Try some recipes from here: <a href="http://www.diabeticgoodbaking.com/" target="_blank">http://www.diabeticgoodbaking.com/</a> Start your own Pinterest board for recipes to try - there are loads of websites dedicated to low carb or keto diets. Many other recipes can be followed with some adjustment eg sweetener instead of sugar. I make custard / baked custard and other sweet treats using sweetener. Bread is a bit trickier. Try making crackers or savoury pancakes using almond flour as an alternative. Eggs are my best friend - I eat at least 2 a day. Please feel free to ask for any further advice. It does get easier!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mongolia, post: 2120080, member: 160453"] Welcome to the forum! Once you get over the shock of being told you are diabetic, examining your diet and the effect of food on you body becomes quite an interesting science experiment. It is a good idea to get a blood testing kit and keeping a log of what effect certain foods have on your blood sugar levels. If you are after yoghurt, try Alpro yoghurt - I like both the almond and coconut versions. In terms of 'treats', it is easiest if you develop a love of making your own (if you don't already like baking!). Try some recipes from here: [URL]http://www.diabeticgoodbaking.com/[/URL] Start your own Pinterest board for recipes to try - there are loads of websites dedicated to low carb or keto diets. Many other recipes can be followed with some adjustment eg sweetener instead of sugar. I make custard / baked custard and other sweet treats using sweetener. Bread is a bit trickier. Try making crackers or savoury pancakes using almond flour as an alternative. Eggs are my best friend - I eat at least 2 a day. Please feel free to ask for any further advice. It does get easier! [/QUOTE]
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