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Porridge and testing

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Sharron1

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I have a cupful of porridge every morning. It is Perfect Blend and includes a selection of grains. My readings are between 5.00-6.4 , which I am happy with. I just wondered if they are at that level because of the inclusion of grains?
 
@Sharron1 It seems that you are fortunate because may T2's can't eat any sort of grains, even whole grains without spiking their Blood Glucose.
I used to eat a whole grain porridge for breakfast every day until diagnosed. When I tested before and after a breakfast of porridge i was horrified - so I don't eat grains at all now.
 
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I'm the same as @ianfOster as a t2 I can't have grains but I can get away with a cup of plain porrage.
 
The diabetes Dr at my surgery insisted I didn't have porridge but have muesli. The DSN said i should stick with a portion of porridge as low GI. The consultant who.looked at my knee injury also suggested staying with porridge So i stayed with the devil porridge but test every now and then just in case... mission creep.
 
Porridge/Oats are an extremely good option...full of amino acids..controls and balances sugar levels pretty much till dinner (UK) lunch(US) time...try and adding some honey to it and get the real kick outta of it. Eggs is a must for me pretty much 4/5 times a week....fried or poached or boiled...they tend to keep me full. My breakfast was ....🙂

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What's the military diet plan? Never heard if it. Bread and bananas definitely not on my menu! Ice cream occasionally
 
pearlzo436 said:
Porridge/Oats are an extremely good option...full of amino acids..controls and balances sugar levels pretty much till dinner (UK) lunch(US) time...try and adding some honey to it and get the real kick outta of it. Eggs is a must for me pretty much 4/5 times a week....fried or poached or boiled...they tend to keep me full. My breakfast was ....🙂

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That might be fine for Type 1 but pretty well a no no for many Type 2s as would be the Military Diet, too much carb not enough veg. The eggs are good but with that many you might start to cluck.
 
Leadinglights said:
That might be fine for Type 1 but pretty well a no no for many Type 2s as would be the Military Diet, too much carb not enough veg. The eggs are good but with that many you might start to cluck.
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I agree that eggs are almost the perfect mix of protein and fat. Personally I've never had more than 4 eggs in one day, but I see some Low Carbers on Twitter eat over half a dozen almost every day. I like eggs, but not that much!
 
I'm guessing the Military Diet is an American thing. I can remember going into a Diner to eat and asked what the veg of the day were, I was told Mac 'n cheese, and fries! Not a green leafy vegetable is sight on most menus!
 
Sharron1 said:
I have a cupful of porridge every morning. It is Perfect Blend and includes a selection of grains. My readings are between 5.00-6.4 , which I am happy with. I just wondered if they are at that level because of the inclusion of grains?
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You learned valuable lesson there, be less interested in what others cant eat & experiment away & see what foods you can eat.
 
nonethewiser said:
You learned valuable lesson there, be less interested in what others cant eat & experiment away & see what foods you can eat.
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I only worry if mission creep suddenly means porridge is put on the no list. Not that I am so wedded to the stuff, but to think about breakfast food again....more eggs!
 
pearlzo436 said:
Porridge/Oats are an extremely good option...full of amino acids..controls and balances sugar levels pretty much till dinner (UK) lunch(US) time...try and adding some honey to it and get the real kick outta of it. Eggs is a must for me pretty much 4/5 times a week....fried or poached or boiled...they tend to keep me full. My breakfast was ....🙂

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What is the yellow stuff that's not yolk?
The eggs are swimming in it - are they ducks' eggs? :D
 
Felinia said:
I'm guessing the Military Diet is an American thing. I can remember going into a Diner to eat and asked what the veg of the day were, I was told Mac 'n cheese, and fries! Not a green leafy vegetable is sight on most menus!
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I Googled it, because I'd never heard of it. It’s a ‘Do this for three days and lose 10lb' scheme. So basically it’s just very low calorie. I don’t know what the significance of only being allowed coffee on day 1 is, though.
 
Sharron1 said:
What's the military diet plan? Never heard if it. Bread and bananas definitely not on my menu! Ice cream occasionally
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it's a low-calorie plan...that helps you lose weight and keep you full...the primary purpose is to lose weight and feel more energetic. Its got nothing to do with the military...anyone can have it...diabetic or not. Of course you are allowed 2 cheat days...😉
 
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