Reply to Thread

Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the Diabetes Forum Survey 2025 »

Message: <blockquote data-quote="Oldvatr" data-source="post: 1296603" data-attributes="member: 196898">With kids in the loop, brown rice might attract a YUK.  Basmatti or Patna rice is probably more acceptable for them.  In my family, the carbies get usual fare, and I adapt by having my curry with a Lidl High Protein roll with butter instead of rice.A trick my T1D mother used to do is to boil the rice as usual, then put it into a seive and pour boiling water from the kettle over it to remove some of the gloppy starch. With roast pots, the oil will slow the metabolism down, and reduce the bgl spike a bit.  The worst culptit for a diabetic is mashed potato.  When you get time, study the Glycemic Index (GI) to see how fibre affects the sugar levels.  As a Newbie to all this, there is much to learn, so just take it gently, and introduce changes over time. In my family we all do a Low Carb diet, and it is now actually preferred even by the carbies.  I adjust my portion sizes, and use things like protein rolls where starchy foods are also on offer,  E.g. Fish and chips for me is jumbo fish, no chips.  I can actually eat the batter as well without spiking, but not if it comes from the Chinese takeaway since they add sugar to just about everything.You will see people advising 'eat to meter' which will require an investment from you to purchase a meter.  This is sound advice which I support as it has been a godsend for me.  Good luck.</blockquote>

Top Bottom