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<blockquote data-quote="JoKalsbeek" data-source="post: 2401007" data-attributes="member: 401801"><p>First off, don't panic. You might have more use of <em>keto</em> cookbooks rather than "diabetic" ones, those aim at about 20 grams of carbs a day or less. (I don't do cookbooks, I am a crummy cook...!). Like [USER=219467]@bulkbiker[/USER] said, meat could be your main ingredient, same with fish, poultry, eggs... Those are pretty much zero carbs, as are most hard cheeses and the like. Leafy greens, above ground veggies (most of us don't respond well to pulses though, you'd would have to check whether that goes for you too by using a meter)...</p><p></p><p>Right when all this started for me, about 5 years ago, I was in a right state and all food seemed like poison all of a sudden. I didn't dare eat either. So I know there's a lot to learn and a lot to process, when a diagnosis is just dumped on you with an "Oh dear, so sad, never mind". <a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog-entry/the-nutritional-thingy.2330/" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog-entry/the-nutritional-thingy.2330/</a> should help you some. As well as dietdoctor.com (no need to pay, lots on there is free).</p><p></p><p>You'll be okay, honest. Due to other accumulating health issues I've gone to a zero carb diet now, even gave up my beloved extra dark chocolate (which for you is still very much on the menu), so it can certainly be done. Just takes a while to figure out what works for you. Getting a meter'll help with that. For all you know you're fine on 100 grams of carbs a day, or fare better at 50. A meter'd tell you. </p><p></p><p>You'll be okay.</p><p>Hugs,</p><p>Jo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoKalsbeek, post: 2401007, member: 401801"] First off, don't panic. You might have more use of [I]keto[/I] cookbooks rather than "diabetic" ones, those aim at about 20 grams of carbs a day or less. (I don't do cookbooks, I am a crummy cook...!). Like [USER=219467]@bulkbiker[/USER] said, meat could be your main ingredient, same with fish, poultry, eggs... Those are pretty much zero carbs, as are most hard cheeses and the like. Leafy greens, above ground veggies (most of us don't respond well to pulses though, you'd would have to check whether that goes for you too by using a meter)... Right when all this started for me, about 5 years ago, I was in a right state and all food seemed like poison all of a sudden. I didn't dare eat either. So I know there's a lot to learn and a lot to process, when a diagnosis is just dumped on you with an "Oh dear, so sad, never mind". [URL]https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/blog-entry/the-nutritional-thingy.2330/[/URL] should help you some. As well as dietdoctor.com (no need to pay, lots on there is free). You'll be okay, honest. Due to other accumulating health issues I've gone to a zero carb diet now, even gave up my beloved extra dark chocolate (which for you is still very much on the menu), so it can certainly be done. Just takes a while to figure out what works for you. Getting a meter'll help with that. For all you know you're fine on 100 grams of carbs a day, or fare better at 50. A meter'd tell you. You'll be okay. Hugs, Jo [/QUOTE]
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