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<blockquote data-quote="DianaMC" data-source="post: 1865589" data-attributes="member: 488381"><p>Thanks so much, EllieM! So useful, all that information and especially all the insight on meters, about which I know very little at all.</p><p></p><p>I like the look of the TEE2+ monitor, but couldn't figure out from that website where the strips are. And have I understood correctly that I need lancets as well as strips, to do the finger pricking and testing?</p><p></p><p>My understanding re the different diabetic issues might be simple, but it is that T1 diabetics have a problem with producing enough insulin in the body to cope with breaking down sugars in the blood. And that T2 diabetics have enough insulin but it doesn't work properly in doing the job of breaking down blood sugars, so they bank up in the blood. I see a craniosacral therapist for back pain, who also explained some of it in terms of the sugar molecules being quite large and that's where the breakdown is not able to happen easily (I think she meant for T2 diabetics), hence the arteries come under strain and that is why (some?) diabetics can end up with things like vision loss. I hope that's all a correct understanding...</p><p></p><p>With the food, part of the advice I've come across, generally, is to cut down portions of carbs, to move away from recipes that focus on carbs as the major part of the dish (eg paella, kedgeree, pasta dishes, pizza - and variations) - and also to focus on high fibre carbs because they slow down sugar in the blood and avoid spikes. Hence the focus on brown rice, wholewheat pasta, lentil-based noodles, etc. And to focus more on proteins, or at least a larger proportion of proteins to carbs. And include a great many vegetables (and some fruits - probably more fresh fruits). Obviously, I am still learning what works with my body. But so far the carb items that are meant to level out blood sugar (ie not create spikes, but be slow-release) along with getting proteins more involved, especially if there are to be any (savoury natural) carbs or fruits involved seem to be suiting me. I would actually like some fruits in my diet as they contain some fibre and make for snacks (I don't usually eat much fruit at a time even now). But I'm tending to favour nuts and seeds as snacks when on the move. When I say small amounts, I mean that in around 35-40g muesli I have maybe five dried sultanas or raisins and a wedge of chopped apple. I add a spoon of yogurt to the almond milk I have with it, as something sour is meant to help slow the digestion of the carbs. I know not all diabetics can eat cereals for breakfast. Of all the types I only eat Fruit n Fibre, muesli or porridge anyway. But I get that some people have to steer clear altogether.</p><p></p><p>I guess I should count myself lucky, because I've not found it especially difficult to wave goodbye to biscuits, cakes (especially buttercream cakes), ice cream or the odd sweets like marshmallows and fudge - except in that I feel like a social pariah at times because I can't join in certain 'traditional' rituals. That said, I haven't drunk any alcohol for about 10 years (because it stopped agreeing with me) and haven't eaten chocolate (barring the odd occasion of a bit of white chocolate if it was in a dessert) for about 5 years, because I found the versions with cocoa too addictive - and white choc on its own to be too sweet. So I'm sort of used to being the odd one out in some settings <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> However, I do miss honey (especially on seeded toast and with porridge!) Before now I would have eaten far too many different things together at a buffet breakfast if away from home. So not really surprised if my BS ended up too high due to that sort of gamut of possible carbs.</p><p></p><p>As my nutrition education has emphasised to include all food groups - and because I've tried various exclusion diets in the past - I'm a little wary of completely removing carbs from my overall diet, unless that turns out to be the only way forward. I totally respect that it works for some people, though. </p><p></p><p>In my case, there was a time when I followed the Blood Type Diet - which was quite a lot like Atkins, but more wary of fats. And another when I cut out dairy products (also very popular at the moment, with vegans). Because, however, many of these approaches are so far untested as to long term effects, it's easy to think what the heck at the time, because it's working for the issue of the moment ... (or it was for me, in terms of weight loss and feeling better). But I now wonder if some of my exclusion diets had a bearing on later developing gallbladder disease, and immune system issues. With GB disease, I had to severely cut down on fats, but then I think that affected my immune systems as, for example, some fat based products do contain elements that can help with it. Hence I'm trying to go forward a little warily - whilst trying to keep with the general brief of a lifestyle that helps lower and then level out BS level. Just trying to gather info at the moment, to see what I think I can work with. I don't feel I have all the answers. so it's good to hear what has happened for other people.</p><p></p><p>I'm very grateful for your time and your help!</p><p></p><p>Diana</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DianaMC, post: 1865589, member: 488381"] Thanks so much, EllieM! So useful, all that information and especially all the insight on meters, about which I know very little at all. I like the look of the TEE2+ monitor, but couldn't figure out from that website where the strips are. And have I understood correctly that I need lancets as well as strips, to do the finger pricking and testing? My understanding re the different diabetic issues might be simple, but it is that T1 diabetics have a problem with producing enough insulin in the body to cope with breaking down sugars in the blood. And that T2 diabetics have enough insulin but it doesn't work properly in doing the job of breaking down blood sugars, so they bank up in the blood. I see a craniosacral therapist for back pain, who also explained some of it in terms of the sugar molecules being quite large and that's where the breakdown is not able to happen easily (I think she meant for T2 diabetics), hence the arteries come under strain and that is why (some?) diabetics can end up with things like vision loss. I hope that's all a correct understanding... With the food, part of the advice I've come across, generally, is to cut down portions of carbs, to move away from recipes that focus on carbs as the major part of the dish (eg paella, kedgeree, pasta dishes, pizza - and variations) - and also to focus on high fibre carbs because they slow down sugar in the blood and avoid spikes. Hence the focus on brown rice, wholewheat pasta, lentil-based noodles, etc. And to focus more on proteins, or at least a larger proportion of proteins to carbs. And include a great many vegetables (and some fruits - probably more fresh fruits). Obviously, I am still learning what works with my body. But so far the carb items that are meant to level out blood sugar (ie not create spikes, but be slow-release) along with getting proteins more involved, especially if there are to be any (savoury natural) carbs or fruits involved seem to be suiting me. I would actually like some fruits in my diet as they contain some fibre and make for snacks (I don't usually eat much fruit at a time even now). But I'm tending to favour nuts and seeds as snacks when on the move. When I say small amounts, I mean that in around 35-40g muesli I have maybe five dried sultanas or raisins and a wedge of chopped apple. I add a spoon of yogurt to the almond milk I have with it, as something sour is meant to help slow the digestion of the carbs. I know not all diabetics can eat cereals for breakfast. Of all the types I only eat Fruit n Fibre, muesli or porridge anyway. But I get that some people have to steer clear altogether. I guess I should count myself lucky, because I've not found it especially difficult to wave goodbye to biscuits, cakes (especially buttercream cakes), ice cream or the odd sweets like marshmallows and fudge - except in that I feel like a social pariah at times because I can't join in certain 'traditional' rituals. That said, I haven't drunk any alcohol for about 10 years (because it stopped agreeing with me) and haven't eaten chocolate (barring the odd occasion of a bit of white chocolate if it was in a dessert) for about 5 years, because I found the versions with cocoa too addictive - and white choc on its own to be too sweet. So I'm sort of used to being the odd one out in some settings :) However, I do miss honey (especially on seeded toast and with porridge!) Before now I would have eaten far too many different things together at a buffet breakfast if away from home. So not really surprised if my BS ended up too high due to that sort of gamut of possible carbs. As my nutrition education has emphasised to include all food groups - and because I've tried various exclusion diets in the past - I'm a little wary of completely removing carbs from my overall diet, unless that turns out to be the only way forward. I totally respect that it works for some people, though. In my case, there was a time when I followed the Blood Type Diet - which was quite a lot like Atkins, but more wary of fats. And another when I cut out dairy products (also very popular at the moment, with vegans). Because, however, many of these approaches are so far untested as to long term effects, it's easy to think what the heck at the time, because it's working for the issue of the moment ... (or it was for me, in terms of weight loss and feeling better). But I now wonder if some of my exclusion diets had a bearing on later developing gallbladder disease, and immune system issues. With GB disease, I had to severely cut down on fats, but then I think that affected my immune systems as, for example, some fat based products do contain elements that can help with it. Hence I'm trying to go forward a little warily - whilst trying to keep with the general brief of a lifestyle that helps lower and then level out BS level. Just trying to gather info at the moment, to see what I think I can work with. I don't feel I have all the answers. so it's good to hear what has happened for other people. I'm very grateful for your time and your help! Diana [/QUOTE]
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