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<blockquote data-quote="EllieM" data-source="post: 2451233" data-attributes="member: 372717"><p>Hi [USER=549808]@StaffieDaddy[/USER] and welcome to the forums.</p><p></p><p>Well, if you like dry wine then that's not out of the question, as it doesn't have many carbs, though there may be other reasons why you want to moderate its intake. </p><p></p><p>The sweets are more problematic, though if you go very dark chocolate (eg 90% or 95%) you both end up with very low carbs and the slightly bitter taste makes one square go a long way.</p><p></p><p>Your long term options will depend a lot on the type of diabetes you are diagnosed with. If you are T2 then reducing the carbs in your diet may have a dramatic effect, as T2s have issue processing carbs. If you are T1 then you'll need insulin, but you'll also have a bit more dietary freedom than a T2, as T1s inject to match the carbs in their food. (And there are other types of diabetes which are much less likely).</p><p></p><p>Either way, adjustments will be required, but please don't assume that this is the end of the world. I've been T1 for 51 years and have seen a dramatic improvement in treatments and outcomes over that time. </p><p></p><p>Please have a wander round the forums and feel free to seek help and support here, even if it's just a sympathetic ear (eye?) while you have a vent over the medical condition lottery that is life.</p><p></p><p>Lots of virtual hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EllieM, post: 2451233, member: 372717"] Hi [USER=549808]@StaffieDaddy[/USER] and welcome to the forums. Well, if you like dry wine then that's not out of the question, as it doesn't have many carbs, though there may be other reasons why you want to moderate its intake. The sweets are more problematic, though if you go very dark chocolate (eg 90% or 95%) you both end up with very low carbs and the slightly bitter taste makes one square go a long way. Your long term options will depend a lot on the type of diabetes you are diagnosed with. If you are T2 then reducing the carbs in your diet may have a dramatic effect, as T2s have issue processing carbs. If you are T1 then you'll need insulin, but you'll also have a bit more dietary freedom than a T2, as T1s inject to match the carbs in their food. (And there are other types of diabetes which are much less likely). Either way, adjustments will be required, but please don't assume that this is the end of the world. I've been T1 for 51 years and have seen a dramatic improvement in treatments and outcomes over that time. Please have a wander round the forums and feel free to seek help and support here, even if it's just a sympathetic ear (eye?) while you have a vent over the medical condition lottery that is life. Lots of virtual hugs. [/QUOTE]
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