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<blockquote data-quote="Mongolia" data-source="post: 956079" data-attributes="member: 160453"><p>Hi Emma, well done for having found this forum so soon after diagnosis. I have found it to be an amazing source of support and inspiration. By following a low carb, high fat diet I have got my HbA1c readings into normal range whilst improving my cholesterol levels at the same time. It is possible and I really haven't found it that difficult which is surprising given that my diet consisted of a lot of cakes, biscuits, chocolate and bread! I started by going cold turkey on the carbs and went through the cupboards emptying all foods that I shouldn't eat (I took them into work and told people to help themselves!). This included things like ketchup, chutneys, jam, honey, flour etc. I then got a metre to test how different foods affected by blood sugar levels and kept a detailed record. I had to buy my own as the diabetic nurse wouldn't prescribe me one as I didn't need medication.</p><p></p><p>Be reassured that you can find food to replace your normal sweet treats. I still do lots of baking but use almond or coconut flour instead of anything made from grains. Replace sugar with Xylitol or Stevia which are natural sweeteners. There are thousands of ideas on the internet and I have set up a Pintrest board so that I now have my own online recipe book. It sounds really odd but after the initial shock and self-blame of diagnosis, I was left feeling pro-active and in control and, dare I say it, a little bit excited at the prospect of having to do proper, healthy cooking and find recipes. I guess everyone is different! You will find a way through this that works for you but rest assured that you have many people here who will offer you all the support you ask for. Just ask away!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mongolia, post: 956079, member: 160453"] Hi Emma, well done for having found this forum so soon after diagnosis. I have found it to be an amazing source of support and inspiration. By following a low carb, high fat diet I have got my HbA1c readings into normal range whilst improving my cholesterol levels at the same time. It is possible and I really haven't found it that difficult which is surprising given that my diet consisted of a lot of cakes, biscuits, chocolate and bread! I started by going cold turkey on the carbs and went through the cupboards emptying all foods that I shouldn't eat (I took them into work and told people to help themselves!). This included things like ketchup, chutneys, jam, honey, flour etc. I then got a metre to test how different foods affected by blood sugar levels and kept a detailed record. I had to buy my own as the diabetic nurse wouldn't prescribe me one as I didn't need medication. Be reassured that you can find food to replace your normal sweet treats. I still do lots of baking but use almond or coconut flour instead of anything made from grains. Replace sugar with Xylitol or Stevia which are natural sweeteners. There are thousands of ideas on the internet and I have set up a Pintrest board so that I now have my own online recipe book. It sounds really odd but after the initial shock and self-blame of diagnosis, I was left feeling pro-active and in control and, dare I say it, a little bit excited at the prospect of having to do proper, healthy cooking and find recipes. I guess everyone is different! You will find a way through this that works for you but rest assured that you have many people here who will offer you all the support you ask for. Just ask away! [/QUOTE]
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