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I took the tub of soup out this morning but it was just too green and my stomach (or my mind) said "No". I don't know why. Green food is healthy but it just looked - well - too green.

So breakfast was some of the risotto left for the 2nd meal today. Now have some kind of gastric reflux for my pains.

That probably means green soup for 2nd meal - if I can face it. I know it tastes fine - I tasted it yesterday. Maybe it would have been more appealing if I hadn't pureed it.

Another night without sleep. I did doze for about half an hour in the big chair about 05.00-0530; then again for a few minutes around 09.00.
 
I had the usual small breakfast, and then for lunch I had a salad with Iceberg lettuce, some small chicken sausages and an egg, using my windowsill cress and some of the first outer leaves (very small, about 2") of the cosberg lettuce. It's very crisp and tasty, and these are just very early leaves! I also had a couple of tiny rocket leaves. I forgot to get onion greens out of the garden though! I think cosberg is my new favourtie and will be my all year succession sowing for lettuce.

I treated myself to some fresh strawberries and will have some with cream after tea. I'm not sure yet what tea will be though.

The sun peeked out today so I had a look in the polytunnel, which is very damp and full of junk. I have a new cover for it for this year, and I'll get the solar fans in there soon to banish the mould. I think I'll put the tomatoes in there in April as they might be a bit big for growing on in the house, but I'll keep the chillies and peppers indoors.

Did I mention growing dwarf french beans as houseplants? I'm giving that a go, if I can get the little blighters to germinate - they are very finicky.
 
Annb said:
That probably means green soup for 2nd meal - if I can face it. I know it tastes fine - I tasted it yesterday. Maybe it would have been more appealing if I hadn't pureed it.
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Try adding a teaspoonful of Bovril. That will change the colour to something soupier and add some meaty flavour.
 
Annb said:
Actually, the green soup was fine as it was.

Breakfast though, was not more soup. Instead, a pork sausage chopped into little bits and stirred through scrambled eggs.

2nd meal will be the soup with some buckwheat noodles cooked in it.
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That reminds me of the time I wanted my mushroom soup smooth and after blending it was a disgusting horrible colour. Even though nothing wrong with soup I couldn't eat it because of grey colour.
 
Hello to you all. I'm very new at this. Only got told I have type 2 on Tuesday. So still trying to find my way around food. My question is if this is okay
Breakfast... 2 eggs scrambled with dry roasted tomatoes and yellow pepper stired in.
Lunch...3 original ryvita with spring water tuna and cucumber
Dinner...chicken breast with oven roasted veg
Opinions gratefully relieved but please be gentle I'm still feeling a bit shocked, TIA.
 
heath1 said:
Hello to you all. I'm very new at this. Only got told I have type 2 on Tuesday. So still trying to find my way around food. My question is if this is okay
Breakfast... 2 eggs scrambled with dry roasted tomatoes and yellow pepper stired in.
Lunch...3 original ryvita with spring water tuna and cucumber
Dinner...chicken breast with oven roasted veg
Opinions gratefully relieved but please be gentle I'm still feeling a bit shocked, TIA.
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Hello there @heath1. Hug for the shock on your diagnosis. It's not an easy pill to swallow. Don't let it frighten you though. There are a good number on this forum who have been around for years after diagnosis and are doing fine. You just need to be sensible and try not to fall off the wagon too often. From your post, you look to be a sensible person and well able to take control of your condition.

The doctor who diagnosed me, years ago now and long retired, advised me "Take control of your diabetes, don't let it control you." Unfortunately, those who came after him, even some who worked with him, had a different opinion. He, though, was right. The condition is mine (as yours is yours) and I will be in control as far as I can.

Your food looks good to me. Until you are sure what works for you (it won't be the same as works for me, or anyone else) you might bear in mind that root veg have a high carb content, as do some fruits (eg tomato). However, if the level you have hit on your first try seems to work, then those things don't matter. The only way to find out if you've got it right is to test your Blood Glucose level (finger prick or sensor, if you have one - you probably don't if you are only just diagnosed.) before eating and then about 11/4 - 11/2 hours later. If there is a steep rise, you might want to adjust the carb content for your next meal, and test again. If there is only a small rise, or none, then you got it spot on.

There are many wiser, and far more knowledgeable than me on this site and I guess they will be getting back to you soon.
 
Annb said:
Hello there @heath1. Hug for the shock on your diagnosis. It's not an easy pill to swallow. Don't let it frighten you though. There are a good number on this forum who have been around for years after diagnosis and are doing fine. You just need to be sensible and try not to fall off the wagon too often. From your post, you look to be a sensible person and well able to take control of your condition.

The doctor who diagnosed me, years ago now and long retired, advised me "Take control of your diabetes, don't let it control you." Unfortunately, those who came after him, even some who worked with him, had a different opinion. He, though, was right. The condition is mine (as yours is yours) and I will be in control as far as I can.

Your food looks good to me. Until you are sure what works for you (it won't be the same as works for me, or anyone else) you might bear in mind that root veg have a high carb content, as do some fruits (eg tomato). However, if the level you have hit on your first try seems to work, then those things don't matter. The only way to find out if you've got it right is to test your Blood Glucose level (finger prick or sensor, if you have one - you probably don't if you are only just diagnosed.) before eating and then about 11/4 - 11/2 hours later. If there is a steep rise, you might want to adjust the carb content for your next meal, and test again. If there is only a small rise, or none, then you got it spot on.

There are many wiser, and far more knowledgeable than me on this site and I guess they will be getting back to you soon.
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Thank you for your kind words of support.

I am trying to be proactive I'm my response to this but I will be honest I'm finding it diificult. I forgot tomatoes are a fruit!!! Thanks for reminding me. You are right I have no way of checking my levels.
Another question to add to my long list. I feel like I've just been dumped by my GP who basically called told me my numbers what medication he was prescribing and when to take it. No further advice or info.
I guess I will need to contact the surgery myself and get some answers
 
heath1 said:
Hello to you all. I'm very new at this. Only got told I have type 2 on Tuesday. So still trying to find my way around food. My question is if this is okay
Breakfast... 2 eggs scrambled with dry roasted tomatoes and yellow pepper stired in.
Lunch...3 original ryvita with spring water tuna and cucumber
Dinner...chicken breast with oven roasted veg
Opinions gratefully relieved but please be gentle I'm still feeling a bit shocked, TIA.
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Hi @heath1 , welcome to the forum, and to diabetes.

Everything you ate is pretty diabetes friendly (tomato isn't very high carb by the way). But did you eat enough?
It looks like you're trying to eat low carb as well as low fat, which will be low calorie if you don't eat huge portions.
The 3 macro's are carbs, fat, protein. Reduce one of them and you'll have to increase the others.
many of us (including myself) have even lost weight without trying by not watching calories, increasing fats, and eating to satiety.
heath1 said:
I feel like I've just been dumped by my GP who basically called told me my numbers what medication he was prescribing and when to take it. No further advice or info.
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Very common, sadly!
You might like to read this informative thread: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/jos-nutritional-thingy.210026/
heath1 said:
You are right I have no way of checking my levels.
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You're very unlikely to be prescribed a meter and teststrips, being on metformin only. But testing is the clearest way to find out what works for you.
Many on here self fund. Meters are cheap, the cost is in the teststrips.
@Rachox has a list of meters with affordable teststrips, if you'd like to test to find patterns.

Absolutely brilliant that you're starting to look for answers right after diagnosis, keep it up!
 
heath1 said:
Thank you for your kind words of support.

I am trying to be proactive I'm my response to this but I will be honest I'm finding it diificult. I forgot tomatoes are a fruit!!! Thanks for reminding me. You are right I have no way of checking my levels.
Another question to add to my long list. I feel like I've just been dumped by my GP who basically called told me my numbers what medication he was prescribing and when to take it. No further advice or info.
I guess I will need to contact the surgery myself and get some answers
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If you don't mind me asking: what numbers did your GP give you? Perhaps he didn't think they were bad enough to bother with fingerprick testing even. If that is the case, then what you are doing is good - watching the carbs and eating healthily. However, there should be more information for you to make sure you are on the right track.

Another thing to watch out for is the side effects of the oral medication you are taking. Metformin is notorious for causing stomach and bowel issues in some people. There are probably others that do the same thing. I only have experience of Metformin. There are two forms of Metformin - one is coated and is easier on the digestive system, but even so, it might take a while for your body to get used to it.

I don't know where you live, but if it is in the UK the GP can prescribe for you a testing kit, if he feels it is needed. Some though, need a bit of persuading. If outside of the UK, you would probably need to buy a testing kit of some kind.
 
Annb said:
If you don't mind me asking: what numbers did your GP give you? Perhaps he didn't think they were bad enough to bother with fingerprick testing even. If that is the case, then what you are doing is good - watching the carbs and eating healthily. However, there should be more information for you to make sure you are on the right track.

Another thing to watch out for is the side effects of the oral medication you are taking. Metformin is notorious for causing stomach and bowel issues in some people. There are probably others that do the same thing. I only have experience of Metformin. There are two forms of Metformin - one is coated and is easier on the digestive system, but even so, it might take a while for your body to get used to it.

I don't know where you live, but if it is in the UK the GP can prescribe for you a testing kit, if he feels it is needed. Some though, need a bit of persuading. If outside of the UK, you would probably need to buy a testing kit of some kind.
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Hello . I don't mind you asking at all. I think he said 58 or something like that. It was such a blur. I'm really not sure TBH. All I remember is him saying and I quote... "that makes you well and truly diabetic"

I shall make inquiries about availability of testing kits just as soon as I canget an appointment
 
heath1 said:
Hello . I don't mind you asking at all. I think he said 58 or something like that. It was such a blur. I'm really not sure TBH. All I remember is him saying and I quote... "that makes you well and truly diabetic"

I shall make inquiries about availability of testing kits just as soon as I canget an appointment
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58 was my HBa1c last week. My diabetes nurse was comfortable with that for me (apparently because at 80 years old, that is safest for me) but I would be happier if was lower. However, I do know the reason for that - my medical advisers (GP, nurse, consultant) want me to be eating lots of veg and a good amount of carbohydrate. I gave in a bit (should have stuck to my guns) so that reading (average of the last 3 months) went up from 48 to 58. I will now go back to my own ideas - much less carb, fewer veg, more protein, more fat. My body, my diabetes, my life. When I go they will be able to play "I did it my way" at my funeral. They won't, of course. I'll forbid it!
 
Antje77 said:
Hi @heath1 , welcome to the forum, and to diabetes.

Everything you ate is pretty diabetes friendly (tomato isn't very high carb by the way). But did you eat enough?
It looks like you're trying to eat low carb as well as low fat, which will be low calorie if you don't eat huge portions.
The 3 macro's are carbs, fat, protein. Reduce one of them and you'll have to increase the others.
many of us (including myself) have even lost weight without trying by not watching calories, increasing fats, and eating to satiety.

Very common, sadly!
You might like to read this informative thread: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/jos-nutritional-thingy.210026/

You're very unlikely to be prescribed a meter and teststrips, being on metformin only. But testing is the clearest way to find out what works for you.
Many on here self fund. Meters are cheap, the cost is in the teststrips.
@Rachox has a list of meters with affordable teststrips, if you'd like to test to find patterns.

Absolutely brilliant that you're starting to look for answers right after diagnosis, keep it up!
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I was given a meter and teststrips on diagnosis and just Metformin. My father was actually given one when he was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. Different doctors, different Health Boards. On that, our doctors were good. After that it went downhill.
 
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