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

Thursday 15/3
FBG (5.30am) - Not measured
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk), nectarine,
raspberries, pecans {303 Cal / 35.6g Carbs}
...............................2 mile walk
...............................5 km on rowing machine
Breakfast 2 (8.30am): Mackerel, tomatoes, toast (one slice, seeded) /
Tangerine {274 Cal / 21.0g Carbs}

Snack (11am): Kake udon {84 Cal / 5.9g}
...............................5 km row

Lunch (12pm): Boeuf Bourguignon [leftovers], peas, sweetcorn {253 Cal / 15.3g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts, 100% chocolate {199 Cal / 13.4g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Toasted walnut bread, cottage cheese {115 Cal / 12.4g Carbs}
.................................3 mile walk

BG (6pm) 4.5
Wine: Zinfandel (5oz) {125 Cal / 3.8g Carbs)
Dinner (6.30pm):Thai green chicken & cashew curry, jasmine rice {455 Cal / 32.6g Carbs}
Dessert: Kiwi, raspberries, yoghurt, biscotti {119 Cal / 15.1g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 2009
Carbs 164.3g
Protein 135.2g
Fat 65.0g (Sat Fat 17.9g / Trans fat 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
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Friday 16/3
FBG (5.30am) - 4.2
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts {127 Cal / 11.0g Carbs}
...............................5 mile walk
Breakfast 2 (8.30am): Scrambled eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes,
toast (one slice, seeded) / Juice from one orange {324 Cal / 23.5g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Chicken broth / Prawn & avocado salad,
rye bread, hummus {282 Cal / 15.1g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, macadamias, 100% chocolate {211 Cal / 12.3g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Lebkuchen [trying new recipe] {105Cal / 13.2g Carbs}
.................................2 mile walk

Wine: Zinfandel (5oz) {125 Cal / 3.8g Carbs)
Dinner (6.30pm):Basa in breadcrumbs, sweet potato fries,
peas, sweetcorn {301 Cal / 37.8g Carbs}
Dessert: Strawberries, blackberries, yoghurt, biscotti {128 Cal / 9.7g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1669
Carbs 132.8g
Protein 87.3g
Fat 65.3g (Sat Fat 17.2g / Trans fat 0.2g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Saturday 17/3
FBG (5.30am) - Not measured today
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Peach, strawberries, yoghurt, almonds {110 Cal / 10.6g Carbs}
...............................5 mile walk
Breakfast 2 (8.30am): Toast (one slice, walnut bread), hummus, avocado, tomatoes,
fried egg yolks / Juice from one orange {370 Cal / 23.0g Carbs}

Snack (10am): Sourdough (one slice, buttered) {103 Cal / 12.4g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): [Eating out so quantities are estimated]
Oysters (6) / Razor clams (4) / Fish stew (hake, bass, clams, mussels, scallops),
rye bread {490 Cal / 26.2g Carbs} Prosecco (10 oz.) {241 Cal / 7.6g Carbs}
Chocolate mousse {166 Cal / 15.6g Carbs}

Dinner (6.30pm): Chicken leg, fries, baked beans {383 Cal / 32.8g Carbs}
.............................4 mile walk
Dessert: Vanilla panna cotta, raspberries, chocolate sauce {213 Cal / 16.8g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 2122
Carbs 149.3g
Protein 118.0g
Fat 83.0g (Sat Fat 25.8g / Trans fat 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Sunday 18/3
FBG (5.30am) - 4.3
Breakfast 1 (5.30am): Porridge (made with almond milk), pear,
blackberries, walnuts {294 Cal / 37.8g Carbs}
...............................2 mile walk
...............................5 km on rowing machine
Breakfast 2 (8am): Bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans,
toast (one slice, seeded) /Juice from one grapefruit {286 Cal / 24.2g Carbs}

Snack (10am): Banana {66 Cal / 15.0g Carbs}
...............................750m swim

Lunch (12pm): Chestnut & celeriac soup {94 Cal / 10.7g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad, pumpernickel bread & hummus {211 Cal / 12.8g Carbs}
Nectarine, raspberries, yoghurt, pecans {139 Cal / 10.4g Carbs}

.................................6 mile walk

BG (6pm) 3.9
Dinner (6pm): Paella [prawn, squid, rabbit, chorizo] {416 Cal / 44.0g Carbs}
Dessert: Cherries, strawberries, yoghurt, biscotti {109 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1667
Carbs 176.5g
Protein 87.0g
Fat 57.3g (Sat Fat 13.4g / Trans fat 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Monday 19/3
FBG (5.30am) - Not measured today

...............................4 mile walk
Breakfast (8am): Toast (one slice, sourdough & rye), hummus, avocado, tomatoes,
fried egg yolks (2) / Juice from one orange {306 Cal / 22.2g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Chestnut & celeriac soup {94 Cal / 10.7g Carbs}
Paella [prawn, squid, rabbit, chorizo] [leftovers] {307 Cal / 32.5g Carbs}
Kiwi, strawberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {164 Cal / 14.1g Carbs}

.................................6 mile walk
Dinner (7pm): Wood pigeon stroganoff, celeriac mash, roast squash,
green beans, cauliflower {282 Cal / 31.4g Carbs}
Wine: Fitou (5oz) {125 Cal / 3.8g Carbs}
Dessert: Mango, vanilla ice cream, passion fruit {113 Cal / 16.8g Carbs}

Snack (9pm): Toast (one slice, seeded), milk {139 Cal / 14.8g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1653
Carbs 165.7g
Protein 79.7g
Fat 58.3g (Sat Fat 17.1g / Trans fat 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Tuesday 20/3
FBG (5.30am) - 4.0
Breakfast 1 (05:30): Porridge (made with almond milk), strawberries,
plums, pecans {275 Cal / 36.0g Carbs}
...............................4 mile walk
Breakfast (8am): Toast (one slice, seeded), hummus, tomatoes,
mackerel / Tangerine {235 Cal / 20.3g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Chestnut & celeriac soup {94 Cal / 10.7g Carbs}
Wood pigeon stroganoff, celeriac mash, peas,
green beans [leftovers] {210 Cal / 16.4g Carbs}
Pear, blackberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {138 Cal / 11.7g Carbs}

.................................4 mile walk

Dinner: About to dish up but went to hospital with a sick neighbour.
Didn't have chance to eat.

Snack (11pm): Toast (two slices, seeded), decaf coffee {185 Cal / 20.6g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1192
Carbs 122.0g
Protein 60.6g
Fat 42.2g (Sat Fat 9.2g / Trans fat 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Wednesday 21/3
FBG (5.30am) - Not measured
Breakfast 1 (07:30): Scrambled eggs, bacon, mushrooms, toast (one slice, seeded),
tomatoes, baked beans / Juice from one orange {366 Cal / 29.0g Carbs}
............................4 mile walk

Lunch (12pm): Kake udon {99 Cal / 17.8g Carbs}
Prawn & avocado salad, rye bread, hummus {265 Cal / 13.2g Carbs}
Peach, blackberries, yoghurt, walnuts, 100% chocolate {183 Cal / 9.7g Carbs}

Snack (3pm): Banana {53 Cal / 12.1g Carbs}

BG (6pm): 4.3
Dinner (6pm): Roast chicken, roast sweet potato, turnip, runner beans,
peas, sweetcorn {356 Cal / 25.9g Carbs}
Dessert: Pear, blueberries, yoghurt, pecans {131 Cal / 11.9g Carbs}
................................4 mile walk

Snack (10pm): Toast (one slice, seeded), milk {127 Cal / 13.6g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1639
Carbs 143.3g
Protein 107.5g
Fat 58.6g (Sat Fat 14.8g / Trans fat 0.6g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
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Thursday 22/3
FBG (5.30am) - 4.2
Breakfast (07:30): Porridge (made with almond milk), plums,
blackberries, hazelnuts, golden linseeds {309 Cal / 37.6g Carbs}
............................4 mile walk
Snack (10am): Banana & pecan cake {159 Cal / 19.4g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Kake udon {101Cal / 16.4g Carbs}
Chicken & avocado salad, rye bread, hummus {332 Cal / 13.4g Carbs}
Strawberries, raspberries, yoghurt, pistachios, 100% chocolate {157 Cal / 10.1g Carbs}

.............................4 mile walk
Dinner (6pm): Chicken nuggets, fries, baked beans {365 Cal / 35.5g Carbs}
Dessert: Blackberries, blueberries, yoghurt, hazelnuts {109 Cal / 7.6g Carbs}

Snack (10pm): Ryvita (2), cottage cheese {124 Cal / 16.4g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1736
Carbs 166.4g
Protein 74.0g
Fat 74.2g (Sat Fat 14.3g / Trans fat 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Diagnosed 8.12.17 diabetic t2. Hba1c 62. LCHF since and my weight has dropped from 14 stone 3 to 11 stone 11 as of today. I've tested on my home hba1c kit and yesterday I was 42. I'm a healthy bmi now I can control my BG with the low carb diet but keep testing different foods of late to see how they effect me and if my insulin Resistance is getting any better.

Here are my latest readings:

6.2 early morning before 2 fried bacon n 2 fried eggs
5.9 after 1 hour 5.8 after 2 hours

Next morning

5.9 before a slice of wholemeal toast with butter and cheese
7.6 after 1 hour
8.0 after 2
7.4 after 3

Next morning

4.8 before caramelised cheese n onion quiche salad with coleslaw
7.3 after 1 hour
8.3 after 2 hours
7.8 after 3 hours

BG up the next morning I think as a result if the quiche (I didn't eat the side crust)

5.7 early morning
4.9 after 2 hours eggs n bacon

Stilton and broccoli soup and one slice of bread for dinner, a few nuts and 1 glass of red and the following morning BG down to
4.8 before scrambled eggs on toast
7.6 after 1 hour
6.3 after 2

I'm getting into the swing if when I need to monitor and what I'm looking for now thanks to the forum discussions which have been so helpful.
 
I just want to add that the DN wanted to put me straight onto metformin at diagnosis but I've asked her to bear with me for 3 months to see what I can do with diet and exercise. So at the moment I'm not taking any meds.
 
Friday 23/3
FBG (5.30am) - Not measured today
Breakfast (07:30): Porridge (made with almond milk), pear,
blackberries, walnuts {289 Cal / 36.7g Carbs}
............................4 mile walk

Lunch (12pm): Tomato & basil soup {84 Cal / 13.2g Carbs}
Chicken breast, sweet potato, carrots, turnip, green beans {245 Cal / 25.3g Carbs}
Peach, raspberries, yoghurt, almonds, 100% chocolate {186 Cal / 12.1g Carbs}

.............................4 mile walk
Dinner (6pm): KFC chicken , fries, corn on the cob {329 Cal / 25.4g Carbs}
On way to hospital visit, very limited choice so v small portion

Dessert (8pm): Strawberries, blueberries, vanilla ice cream {101 Cal / 12.0g Carbs}

Snack (10pm): Ryvita (2), cottage cheese {107 Cal / 15.2g Carbs}
Wine: Fitou (5oz) {125 Cal / 3.8g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 1548
Carbs 152.0g
Protein 84.8g
Fat 43.9g (Sat Fat 12.1g / Trans fat 0.4g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Debandez said:
I just want to add that the DN wanted to put me straight onto metformin at diagnosis but I've asked her to bear with me for 3 months to see what I can do with diet and exercise. So at the moment I'm not taking any meds.
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Great start you have made. I stuck to about 1500 Cal / 120g Carbs per day for he first 8 months. By this time I had lost 6 stone and didn't want to lose any more so upped my levels to 1800-2000 Cal and 180-200g Carbs per day. This has stabilised my weight at 11 stone and my FBG averages 4.2 with no issues after meals with spikes. Last 2 HbA1c tests were 32.
I now eat pretty much what I fancy (but still avoid all calorie dense and processed foods - if I want cake I make it myself), and I test 5 or 6 times a week at random times.
It CAN be done.
Good luck and very well done so far.
 
My FBG today is 5.7 taken on waking at 8.30am.

Yesterday I closely monitored myself as I was having pasta for the first time since being diagnosed on 8.12.17 and going on LCHF. Here are my notes:

4.4 before spaghetti bolognese (home made) a few salted peanuts and a glass of red wine. Night out to see a show and we both had 3 glasses of prosecco(lowest carb alcoholic drink I like) during the evening - tested in between!

Hubby (non diabetic) before dinner = 5.1
AFTER 1 hour hubby = 5.9
Hubby after 2 HOURS 4.9
Me after 1 hour = 7.8
Me after 2 HOURS 6.6
Me after 2.5 HOURS 6.9!
Me after 3 HOURS 5.9

FBG 5.7 so slightly up from 4.8 the previous day which may or may not be a reflection of yesterday!

I was really surprised the pasta didn't spike my BG more and was pleasantly surprised to be honest. It was my favourite spaghetti too!! Happy bunny.
 
WOW! that is really encouraging @midnightrider. I'm so happy to think I can possibly get to the same stage as you. You have done incredibly well. Exceptionally well actually. Well done. I'm not really sure exactly how many carbs/calories in having each day but I've just bought the nook carbs and calories which means I can hopefully now expand on what I eat and know exactly what I'm having in calorific and carb value. What was your initial hba1c reading? How long did it take you to get to the non diabetic range? Are you classed as reversed or in remission? If you had an afternoon tea with all the sugar that involves woukd you not spike? Or do you still have to be careful? Sorry for all the questions but I'm just still trying to get my head around things thanks.
 

My progress is listed in my signature. It didn't take very long but I think that I was insulin resistant rather than diabetic. I lost weight quickly and BG values dropped too. I am still very careful but haven't had a problem with anything yet. I still keep my food/exercise diary and measure bloods 5 or 6 times a week at random times and after anything unusual.
Classed as 'resolved' whatever that may mean.
I use a free website https://cronometer.com/ to keep track of stuff. It can be a bit fiddly at first but you will soon get the hang of it.
You need accurate scales too https://www.amazon.co.uk/Accuweight...25577&sr=1-2&keywords=electric+scales+kitchen
but these are only about a tenner.
I am here every day if you have any questions.
 
Brilliant thanks. I cant seem to see your signature. Im useless! Where can i see it?
 
Saturday 24/3
FBG (5.30am) - 4.2
Breakfast 1 (07:30): Scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado, toast (one slice, seeded),
tomatoes / Juice from one orange {406 Cal / 21.7g Carbs}

Lunch (12pm): Salmon & prawn fish cake [frozen leftovers]
fries, peas, sweetcorn {486 Cal / 49.0g Carbs}
Peach, blueberries, yoghurt, almonds {121 Cal / 11.2g Carbs}

Snack (4pm): Banana {66 Cal / 15.0g Carbs}
..........................................7 mile walk
BG (6pm): 3.5 [forgot to eat!, ravenous]

Dinner (6pm): Curry goat, Jamaican rice & peas, mango salsa {473 Cal / 37.9g Carbs}
Wine: Gewurztraminer (5oz) {119 Cal / 3.0g Carbs}
Dessert: Strawberries, blackberries, vanilla ice cream, pistachio macaron {157 Cal / 19.4g Carbs}

Snack (9pm): Ryvita, cottage cheese, tangerine {110 Cal / 18.9g Carbs}

4 cups of coffee too

Calories 2050
Carbs 188.0g
Protein 127.1g
Fat 64.7g (Sat Fat 20.8g / Trans fat 0.5g)

All food cooked from scratch, if you would like any recipes please just ask
 
Debandez said:
Brilliant thanks. I cant seem to see your signature. Im useless! Where can i see it?
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Under every post, you scroll down to read it all. Yours says 'Diagnosed 8 December 2017 etc.'
 
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