T2s: What was your fasting BG this morning, and what did you eat yesterday?

Chris Adams said:

You don't give BS/BG readings throughout the day, surely all of the fruit, orange juice, sweet potato, coconut (maybe not), cashews spikes it irrelevant of what supposed carbs

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I don't measure after every meal any more. After a year without any readings outside the non-diabetic range an a HbA1c 0f 32 I largely gave it up.
I still measure every 2nd morning (usually 5.30am) and every 3rd evening (usually 6pm, before dinner) to make sure that my background levels don't change. I do also check sometimes after a meal that is higher in carbs than usual. For example, last time I had risotto (about 60g of carbs), my BG was well under 5 two hours after eating.
If my background readings rise, or I have another reason to do so, I will test more but don't have any reason to really. All readings well in non-diabetic range for 3 years now.

I believe that moderate carbs and exercise is a better alternative than LCHF. It certainly works for me, and may do for some others too.

Wednesday 5/2
FBG (05:30) 4.0

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), nectarine, blackberries, pecans {278 Cal / 36.3g Carbs}
……...…...……...……………2 mile run
……………………………….7 x 500m [sprints, 1 minute rests] on rowing machine

Breakfast 2 (7.30am): Garlic mushrooms, sourdough toast/ Half a grapefruit {223 Cal / 20.7g Carbs}

……………………….........…3 mile walk
Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {68 Cal / 10.1g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad {241 Cal / 5.4g Carbs}
Cherries, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {128 Cal / 12.8g Carbs}

BG (6pm) 4.1
Dinner (6pm): Game stew, roast cauliflower, carrots, turnip, green beans {309 Cal / 20.4g Carbs}
Figs, rose kulfi, pistachios {132 Cal / 18.1g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1472
Carbs 135.1g
Protein 84.4g
Fat 56.7g (Sat Fat 9.0g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask

Wednesday 05/02/2020

7:40 Breakfast: Oven cooked Omelette
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

One Black Coffee and three Green tea at work

Blood glucose before dinner 6.1
19:30 Dinner:Cauliflower and broccoli rice
Chicken curry
Grilled Sweet Potato
Salad

Thursday 06/02/2020
FGB(6:00) 7.6

Chris Adams said:

you've put it into remision then, well done !
I was told I could never be Not Diabetic, like an Alcoholic once one always one

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Yes doctors do say that. Mine told me that I would always be diabetic whatever results I got because if I regained the 7 stones that I lost my BG might go up again!!
I suppose that by that logic my broken leg isn't cured either as if I hit it with a hammer it might break again.

Doctors receive additional funding under the QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) for diabetics on their books, so will never admit to a cure as this will cost them funding. They are also given extra for 17 other conditions and this is open to serious abuse.
For example, I am classed as having hypertension as I once had a BP reading of 140/90 when I had a heavy cold. My BP has been 100/60 for several years, but I am prescribed meds to lower my blood pressure. I refuse to take these as they are not necessary so am listed as an uncooperative patient.
(Actually it is more amicable than that sounds, he offers me the drugs, I say no thanks and he explains that he has to record that I was offered them but refused, to cover himself.)

So according to my medical records I am diabetic and hypertensive (HbA1c 33 last time/ BP 98/61 last time), earning the practice additional funds to cover the fact that I am so sick! My annual medical is the only contact that I have, though the practice nutritionist regularly contacts me to give me advice (I met her once and would estimate her BMI to be well north of 35).

Venkat K said:

Wednesday 05/02/2020

7:40 Breakfast: Oven cooked Omelette
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

One Black Coffee and three Green tea at work

Blood glucose before dinner 6.1
19:30 Dinner:Cauliflower and broccoli rice
Chicken curry
Grilled Sweet Potato
Salad

Thursday 06/02/2020
FGB(6:00) 7.6

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I read that as a dark chocolate omelette at first!
Now there is an idea.

Thursday 6/2
FBG (05:30) Not measured today

……………………………….4 mile run
Breakfast 1 (8am): Porridge (almond milk), nectarine, blueberries, pecans {284 Cal / 37.3g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {68 Cal / 10.0g Carbs}
Chicken & fig salad {274 Cal / 22.1g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {117 Cal / 11.2g Carbs}

Snack (3.30pm): Sourdough bread, strawberry jam {126 Cal / 26.1g Carbs}
A very rare treat, homemade jam and bread still hot from the oven.
To compensate, I didn't have any fries with dinner.

BG (6pm) 4.7
Dinner (6pm): Chicken Milanese, salad {426 Cal / 19.2g Carbs}
Mango, strawberries, yoghurt, pistachios {122 Cal / 12.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1514
Carbs 151.4g
Protein 84.3g
Fat 55.2g (Sat Fat 9.5g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask

midnightrider said:

I read that as a dark chocolate omelette at first!
Now there is an idea.

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Only one thing i can rely on for Breakfast is Oven cooked Omelette. Got most of vegetables like Peppers for C Vitamin, mushrooms for D vitamin, Mozzarella cheese, butter, eggs all remaining herbs. Some times adds asparagus, okra etc..

I wish it is Dark chocolate omelette.

Thursday 06/02/2020

7:20 Breakfast: Oven cooked Omelette
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

Cycle to work and back home
One Black Coffee and three Green tea at work

Blood glucose before dinner 6.7
19:30 Dinner:Cauliflower and broccoli rice
Aubergine curry
Black eye beans
Peppers chutney
Salad and Papad
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

Friday 07/02/2020
FGB(6:00) 6.9

midnightrider said:

I believe that moderate carbs and exercise is a better alternative than LCHF. It certainly works for me, and may do for some others too.

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This really important all fiber rich foods are pointing to good for gut bacteria which helps your mental health and sleep quality.

Friday 7/2
FBG (05:30) 4.1

Breakfast (7.30am): Scrambled eggs, avocado toast (sourdough)/
Juice from half a grapefruit {374 Cal / 21.4g Carbs}

Snack (9am): Banana {64 Cal / 14.6g Carbs}
……………………………...2 mile walk [warm up]
……………………………...5 km on rowing machine [21 min 57 sec], 2 seconds over PB

Lunch (12pm): Tapas bar whilst shopping, values estimated
Sunchoke hummus, panelle {202 Cal / 15.7g Carbs}
Cod cheeks, patatas bravas / White Rioja (4oz) {362 Cal / 23.4g Carbs}
Churros, cherries, chocolate sauce / Moscatel de Setubel (2oz) {191 Cal / 21.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Lemon & prawn orzo {407 Cal / 54.6g Carbs}
Mango, ice cream, passion fruit {153 Cal / 16.4g Carbs}

6 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1849
Carbs 180.8g
Protein 99.0g
Fat 58.6g (Sat Fat 15.3g / Trans fats 0.5g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask

Saturday 8/2
FBG (05:30) 4.0

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), raspberries, blueberries, walnuts {280 Cal / 34.7g Carbs}
……...…...……...……………2 mile run
……………………………….7 x 500m [sprints, 1 minute rests] on rowing machine

Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {96 Cal / 15.4g Carbs}
Ham, fig & avocado salad {319 Cal / 16.6g Carbs}
Peach, blackberries, yoghurt, pecans {128 Cal / 10.1g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Toast (one slice, sourdough), peanut butter {201 Cal / 18.0g Carbs}

Dinner (8pm): Out for dinner (Argentinian restaurant), values estimated
Calamari / Sauvignon Blanc (4oz) {318 Cal / 14.4g Carbs}
Steak, sweet potato fries, sweetcorn fritters, salad/ Malbec (3 x 5oz) {750 Cal / 41.2g Carbs}
Chocolate tart, coconut milk ice cream {237 Cal / 18.6g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 2408
Carbs 180.1g
Protein 104.9g
Fat 88.0g (Sat Fat 26.0g / Trans fats 0.7g)

A very boozy night, bit of a hangover today!
All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask

Sunday 9/2
FBG (05:30) 4.4

Breakfast (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), plum, blueberries, walnuts {274 Cal / 36.4g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Sweet potato, coconut & chilli soup {96 Cal / 15.4g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad {256 Cal / 6.2g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {119 Cal / 10.4g Carbs}
…………………………………...4 mile walk

BG (6pm) 4.2
Dinner (6pm): Tuna steak, parmentier potatoes, peas, sweetcorn {414 Cal / 24.3g Carbs}
Cherries, strawberries, yoghurt, pecans {136 Cal / 11.8g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee (3 of them decaf)

Calories 1374
Carbs 115.4g
Protein 96.6g
Fat 50.8g (Sat Fat 11.3g / Trans fats 0.1g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask

Friday 07/02/2020

8:00 Breakfast: Oven cooked Omelette & Apple
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

One Black Coffee and three Green tea at work

Blood glucose before dinner 6.2
20:30 Dinner:Cauliflower and broccoli rice
Prawn curry
Courgette stirfry
Salad and Papad
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

Saturday 08/02/2020
FGB(6:30) 8.1

Saturday 08/02/2020

8:00 Breakfast: Oven cooked Omelette
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

9:00 One hour Tang Soo do

Blood glucose before dinner 6.6
18:30 Dinner:Cauliflower and broccoli rice
Prawn curry and Grilled Fish
Courgette stirfry
Salad and Papad
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

Sunday 09/02/2020
FGB(8:00) 7.7

Sunday 09/02/2020

8:00 Breakfast: Scrambled Egg with Vegetables
One slice of homemade bread
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

9:00 One hour Badminton

Blood glucose before dinner 5.7
18:00 Dinner:Cauliflower and broccoli rice
Turkey and Kale curry
Blackeye beans
Salad and Papad
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

Monday 10/02/2020
FGB(6:00) 7.8

Monday 10/2
FBG (05:30) 4.1

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), peach, raspberries, walnuts {267 Cal / 33.2g Carbs}
……………………………...2 mile run
……………………………...5 km on rowing machine [training run, not timed]

Breakfast 2 (7.30am): Mackerel (in tomato sauce) sourdough toast {307 Cal / 16.4g Carbs}

……...…...……...……………2 mile run
……………………………….7 x 500m [sprints, 1 minute rests] on rowing machine
Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {63 Cal / 9.3g Carbs}
Chicken & avocado salad {262 Cal / 7.3g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {121 Cal / 9.6g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Mushrooms & fennel with black garlic, spinach, pumpkin gnocchi {323 Cal / 29.6g Carbs}
Mango, strawberries, yoghurt, pecans {134 Cal / 11.7g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1574
Carbs 130.3g
Protein 80.3g
Fat 73.4g (Sat Fat 13.1g / Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask

Monday 10/02/2020

7:40 Breakfast: Scrambled Egg with Vegetables
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

One Black Coffee and three Green tea at work

Blood glucose before dinner 5.7
18:00 Dinner:Cauliflower and broccoli rice
Turkey and Kale curry
Blackeye beans
Salad and Papad
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

Tuesday 11/02/2020
FGB(6:00) 8.0

Tuesday 11/2
FBG (05:30) 4.3

Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (almond milk), peach, blueberries, walnuts {273 Cal / 34.6g Carbs}
……………………………...2 mile run
……………………………...5 km on rowing machine [training run, not timed]

Breakfast 2 (7.30am): Garlic mushrooms, sourdough toast/ Juice from one orange {214 Cal / 21.5g Carbs}

……...…...……...……………2 mile run
……………………………….7 x 500m [sprints, 1 minute rests] on rowing machine
Lunch (12pm): Celeriac & apple soup {65 Cal / 9.6g Carbs}
Tuna & avocado salad {280 Cal / 6.2g Carbs}
Cherries, raspberries, yoghurt, almonds {123 Cal / 11.1g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Prawn, squash & spinach curry, fennel seed paratha {428 Cal / 32.3g Carbs}
Plum, blackberries, yoghurt, pecans {127 Cal / 9.2g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1606
Carbs 137.7g
Protein 93.0g
Fat 67.6g (Sat Fat 13.2g / Trans fats 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just as

Tuesday 11/02/2020

7:20 Morning run for 1.5 miles

8:00 Breakfast: Oven cooked Omelette
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

One Black Coffee and three Green tea at work

Blood glucose before dinner 5.4
19:00 Dinner:Cauliflower and broccoli rice
Beans curry
Salad and Papad
Nuts mixture and Dark Chocolate

Wednesday 12/02/2020
FGB(6:00) 7.8

Wednesday 12/2
FBG (05:30) Not measured today

Breakfast (7.30am): Scrambled eggs, avocado toast/ Juice from one orange {350 Cal / 19.3g Carbs}

……...…...……...……………4 mile walk
Lunch (12pm): Mushroom & fennel soup {44 Cal / 3.3g Carbs}
Chicken salad {258 Cal / 13.9g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, almonds {129 Cal / 9.2g Carbs}

Dinner (6pm): Chicken casserole, celeriac mash, beans, peas {372 Cal / 31.9g Carbs}
Strawberries, yoghurt, pecans {112 Cal / 8.0g Carbs}

5 cups of coffee (4 of them decaf)

Calories 1362
Carbs 98.9g
Protein 96.0g
Fat 54.7g (Sat Fat 12.7g /Trans fats 0.3g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask