If the thought is too much at the moment why don't you start with small changes. I originally made changes that were unsustainable for me in the long term. You have to find what works for you and can be maintained long term.
Yes I will do that seems a better choice , thanks x
Since February 2016 I think. It says it in my link. I blanked it completely though and thought I was diagnosed the following November because nobody ever mentions it. It's the elephant in the room.
I do see a nurse from time to time but already did due to this and that, dunno if she's a diabetic nurse or not. I will ask her at my next review. 🙂
Yes it's best just to cut down initially. We all have days when we fall off the waggon too.
Yes, sorry, that was misleading. I was having a piggy day. I avoid pasta as well usually. I'd never be able to eat Weetabix either, I would spike into double figures.
Hi PJ...sorry got caught with the mess I call my garden yesterday...spent hours out there...yes...as @Ljc says once you manage to exert some control with your blood sugars levels...those symptoms are likely to minimise...it really is all a learning curve...firstly I believe it's essential for any of us to regularly test our blood...such an important source of reference & information...will show you what effect the foods your re eating/trying has on your blood sugar...if it rises (spikes)...then one to avoid...not the only thing that can raise those levels...stress...feeling unwell...they are all culprits...it's seems so daunting initially...but...once you are some way into your management..it does get easier...honestly...I have looked back at some of my early posts...now...after being here & reading about our condition...I know a hell of a deal more...but...still learning...when you ask for a meter testing strips...if refused...I believe you need to ask why...I have no doubt you'll be told there is no need...your HbA1c is sufficient...if that happens...come back to us...we can offer help...you have had some excellent advice on diet...adjusting your lifestyle...what is suitable for lowering your BG...I won't repeat it...do keep us updated...and ask as many questions as you need to...good luck.
You may find that your levels would cope with a small baked potato with some fat i.e cheese, butter etc, the fat slows the spike and also seems to cope better with potatoes with skin on x
Hi thanks for reply,will come back on here and post if I can't have meter,of if in fact I get given one x
Well I hope I do get my meter so I can check when I've had weetabix if it spikes, thanks for that x
as per @Northerners very nice tip!
Of course no probs. A small handful of almond nuts: a good square of Cheese : I took a shine to mini bread sticks & they've stuck with me, 1.3g carb per stick. Another is Nature Valley protein bars, one of my favourites is salted caramel, they're gluten free and 9.4g carb per bar, 4 bars in a pack. I rather like a rich tea biscuit too with a cuppa! Just a few ideas to test your taste buds! x
