What to eat?

[Lamont D]

Keep testing and recording your results in a food diary.
Make sure you take note of what you eat and how much.
It doesn't have to be really precise but so you can follow your progress and see what foods are no good for you.

You will find them soon enough.
Have a look at the testing sticky thread in our forum, that will help you.

 

[Wrights83]

Thank you. My new tester records information. Really impressed with it & no messing with strips. Accu-chek mobile.

In between main meals when I start feeling a bit weak my BS is between 4-5. Anything over 5 & I feel fine.

I'm about to go for an hour walk which is something I like to do 4 times a week so I'll eat a snack just before & keep something in my pocket just in case.


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[Wrights83]

Just had some natural yoghurt & berries for breakfast. Didn't go as planned. Still felt really weak afterwards. I had 250g plus a handful of berries. Had to munch on some cheese as well. Think I'll stick to a cooked breakfast in the morning.


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[Lamont D]

One of the things to do if you need to be in a hurry in mornings is prepare something beforehand because you just might be late getting up!
It's always handy to have something that you enjoy low carb in the fridge.
Sometimes you just don't fancy a cooked breakfast!

 

[Kristin251]

I don't think yoghurt and berries would hold me. I need something heavier which is why I eat avocado. In fact it's the only thing that really hold me. You could try that with a hard boiled egg? Do you like avocado/ guacamole?

 

[Wrights83]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try some avocado next time.

Today has been like a moment of clarity. I'm not hungry all the time & feel awesome! I was getting a bit worried that I would need eat all the time but guess my body just needed time to adjust as you guys suggested.

Thanks again


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[Lamont D]

Are you now becoming less anxious as well and a bit more clarity of thought?
Has the extra energy evolved yet?

I hated that feeling of always wanting to put food in my mouth.
Perpetual hunger is a horrible symptom!

 

[Wrights83]

Exactly! My mental state is fantastic!

In the last year I've suffered from high anxiety & stress plus I was dizzy & had pressure in my head. Looking back I think have been suffering with this for sometime & it had kicked in fully last week. All of my previous symptoms have gone!

I was back & forth to the doctors & specialists who couldn't find anything wrong with me regarding being dizzy & the head pressure. Was treated for stress by a councillor which helped a lot but I think it all boils down to my BS.

Haven't felt the extra energy yet but I think today might be the day. It seems my BS is now slightly higher at 5.2 before my lunch whereas yesterday it was in the 4s.


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[Lamont D]

I'm in the process of searching the web for how anxiety is causing so much mental health problems and its care.
Having had really bad anxiety at the height of my hypo hell period.
I still get my decision making function button mysteriously missing once in a while.
It's funny because my decision making Is so good when taking sports training and through matches!
I will probably write a blog about my findings once I get a day off!
Then again I might not!
Ok yes I will!

Second thoughts, it might be stupid of me to attempt such an undertaking!

I just don't know, maybe!

 

[Alicki]

2h after lunch of meat and vegetables, I'm at 4.4!!!!!!! The other day I'm must have been in 3s, felt like eating my boss alive....


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[Alicki]

Hypos = anxiety for me, I can feel it straight away


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[Kristin251]

Yay! It will balance in time and you will find the meals that keep you stable. I know I've mentioned avocado before but perhaps if you add a little if that you won't drop. I used to drop at the beginning of a meal and added the avocado and it stopped that but brilliantly didn't raise me either. I imagine a little peanut butter could do the trick too

 

[Lamont D]

Hypos = anxiety for me, I can feel it straight away


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If you understand why anxiety starts because of the lack of glucose and adjust your eating habits to restrict the insulin output and overshoot, then the feel good days can become normal days!

You do come across now, as though you have turned the corner!

 

[Kristin251]

If you understand why anxiety starts because of the lack of glucose and adjust your eating habits to restrict the insulin output and overshoot, then the feel good days can become normal days!

You do come across now, as though you have turned the corner!

Perfectly well written. I roller coaster bs day never feels good. Stable bs makes for great days. When I had highs and lows I cried all the time. Stable days are relaxing and happy, no tears. Once the coaster starts is so hard to reel back in which is why I very rarely have cheat meals. Not worth the price to pay for the days ahead. I always say one bad meal equals three bad days

 

[Lamont D]

Perfectly well written. I roller coaster bs day never feels good. Stable bs makes for great days. When I had highs and lows I cried all the time. Stable days are relaxing and happy, no tears. Once the coaster starts is so hard to reel back in which is why I very rarely have cheat meals. Not worth the price to pay for the days ahead. I always say one bad meal equals three bad days

It's the only way I know that gives me my healthy life!
Discovering how your body reacts and how to stop it is so much better than relying on maybe and ifs!
Taking chances is ok for most diabetics, I don't want to or need to. I have too much to lose! Not having hypers and hypos is the way to treat RH!
And if that means we don't live 'normally' then that's it!
I hated, especially being a man, sitting and crying for no reason whatsoever!
I've come so far that it's illogical to throw it away now that I've successfully got control.
I believe that I have no choice, which helps mentally in decision-making and temptation!
Going to have pork loin for my tea with a bit of salad, that should do till about nine(ish!)

 

[Kristin251]

It's the only way I know that gives me my healthy life!
Discovering how your body reacts and how to stop it is so much better than relying on maybe and ifs!
Taking chances is ok for most diabetics, I don't want to or need to. I have too much to lose! Not having hypers and hypos is the way to treat RH!
And if that means we don't live 'normally' then that's it!
I hated, especially being a man, sitting and crying for no reason whatsoever!
I've come so far that it's illogical to throw it away now that I've successfully got control.
I believe that I have no choice, which helps mentally in decision-making and temptation!
Going to have pork loin for my tea with a bit of salad, that should do till about nine(ish!)

Well it's nice to know I am not the only one who cried for no reason. And then even after you correct a hypo or hyper and bs is normal, the lousy feeling takes hours to feel better.
Though I am not RH, in some ways I know exactly how it feels and need to eat the same way. I of course get the big jolt of insulin all at once at the beginning of my meal which many times created a hypo first and then a hyper. Opposite if you but same roller coaster. I am 100% behind you on not taking chances and it is what it is and I will do what it takes. I love all food but that doesn't mean I need to eat all food. I certainly don't eat anything I don't like.

We're going to a international party today and everyone is to bring a dish from somewhere they've been or want to go. Oh the temptation will certainly be there but just a taste of a few things will be enough for me. And I mean a taste, as in one small bite. I will just savor the flavor. One good / bad thing is I don't do any grains, starch or dairy so that will most likely eliminate most dishes haha. I made a Mediterranean chicken salad and that will be my lunch, with guacamole on the side of course haha. I'm still thinking about making a big bowl to bring.

I'm happy you figured it out for yourself and stick to it. Not an easy task.

 

[Lamont D]

Well it's nice to know I am not the only one who cried for no reason. And then even after you correct a hypo or hyper and bs is normal, the lousy feeling takes hours to feel better.
Though I am not RH, in some ways I know exactly how it feels and need to eat the same way. I of course get the big jolt of insulin all at once at the beginning of my meal which many times created a hypo first and then a hyper. Opposite if you but same roller coaster. I am 100% behind you on not taking chances and it is what it is and I will do what it takes. I love all food but that doesn't mean I need to eat all food. I certainly don't eat anything I don't like.

We're going to a international party today and everyone is to bring a dish from somewhere they've been or want to go. Oh the temptation will certainly be there but just a taste of a few things will be enough for me. And I mean a taste, as in one small bite. I will just savor the flavor. One good / bad thing is I don't do any grains, starch or dairy so that will most likely eliminate most dishes haha. I made a Mediterranean chicken salad and that will be my lunch, with guacamole on the side of course haha. I'm still thinking about making a big bowl to bring.

I'm happy you figured it out for yourself and stick to it. Not an easy task.

Back at you!
Us weirdos have to do things our way!

I think that's what you were saying!

We have quite a few staff meetings and cakes, pastries and the likes of cheesecake are on offer and they look absolutely gorgeous!

I keep saying to our catering manager, if I even looked at one they better have an ambulance waiting! Then he asks if I want a bowl of salad made up, as the chairman is on a bit of a diet!

It's not fun watching grown men filling their faces and egging you on!
But, I'm use to it now! And so are they!

 

[lindisfel]

I think I have read eating wheat can mess up ones mental health? D.

 

[Lamont D]

I think I have read eating wheat can mess up ones mental health? D.

It certainly did it to me, as well as the rest of the carbs.
At one time i would have never have believed I needed some carbs to be in really good health. Especially mentally!
The contentious issue is how much?
I have found that it's not very much!
But that's weirdo me!

Understanding how control is vital for our mental health as well as our bodies health!

 

[Alicki]

Not sure about turning the corner Cos cant get a diagnoses. Hopefully endoscopic ultrasound Will shed light -


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