Diagnosed 4 weeks ago

[Scottishmaid]

Good morning everyone.
Pleased to meet you all. I have been recently diagnosed with type 2 and though 'okay, got this sussed, I can sort this diet'!! 4 weeks down the line those of you who are more experienced in this lifestyle will appreciate it's not quite so simple!
Having read a large amount of books and online material I decided the most suitable way forward for me was a low carb diet. Although having lost my sense of taste & smell a couple of years ago I was becoming quite miserable with the grim offerings. Not to be defeated I decided to visit the supermarket and see what I could come up with. Goodness me, all those sauces and spice toppings which have so much sugar and even high carb levels! It took around 2 hours of reading ingredient lists but in the end I left with a comprehensive batch of herbs and spices.
My partner Richard died a few years ago and since then I have been very poor at cooking Nutritious meals for myself, which is possibly why I am now type 2. So I am about to embark on this road of cooking meals- perhaps even batch cooking and using the freezer for meals rather than tasty goodies.
I have been through the cupboards and freezer etc removing anything which might entice me to deviate from the healthiest route and gave it all to friends when I was diagnosed. This seemed like a sensible act but over the past few evenings of checking out the cupboards I find myself thinking "who's idea was that?!
Thank you for reading my post. I look forward to chatting here and gaining information / support from your joint wide experiences.

 

[Polly 999]

Hi l am also new, and did exactly what you did emptying my cupboards of temptations then thinking why did l do that haha anyway l have already had some good tips and ideas from this site l find l am missing lovely bread the most and got some tips for better bread choices, l am trying hard to control my diabetes without medication and it is hard good luck to you

 

[Leadinglights]

Good morning everyone.
Pleased to meet you all. I have been recently diagnosed with type 2 and though 'okay, got this sussed, I can sort this diet'!! 4 weeks down the line those of you who are more experienced in this lifestyle will appreciate it's not quite so simple!
Having read a large amount of books and online material I decided the most suitable way forward for me was a low carb diet. Although having lost my sense of taste & smell a couple of years ago I was becoming quite miserable with the grim offerings. Not to be defeated I decided to visit the supermarket and see what I could come up with. Goodness me, all those sauces and spice toppings which have so much sugar and even high carb levels! It took around 2 hours of reading ingredient lists but in the end I left with a comprehensive batch of herbs and spices.
My partner Richard died a few years ago and since then I have been very poor at cooking Nutritious meals for myself, which is possibly why I am now type 2. So I am about to embark on this road of cooking meals- perhaps even batch cooking and using the freezer for meals rather than tasty goodies.
I have been through the cupboards and freezer etc removing anything which might entice me to deviate from the healthiest route and gave it all to friends when I was diagnosed. This seemed like a sensible act but over the past few evenings of checking out the cupboards I find myself thinking "who's idea was that?!
Thank you for reading my post. I look forward to chatting here and gaining information / support from your joint wide experiences.

You are right that prepared sauces are full of carbs but try looking for dry rubs or herb/spice dry mixes as they usually have less sugar in them but even then you do need to look carefully as they can be deceiving. Lemons and fresh ginger are my 'go to' things to use for flavouring with home grown chilies which I have frozen, they are a bit of a voyage of discovery as I'm never sure just how hot they will be.
I'm sure you will be able to make some good tasty meals.
Years ago I lost my sense of taste and smell after a nasty virus, the trouble was everything except something sweet
tasted foul. The specialist basically shrugged his shoulders and said it may well get better and sure enough it did but it took a while.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Scottishmaid

I’ve split your post and the replies into a thread of your own, so that your post doesnt get missed.

Condolences for the loss of your partner. It can make self-care and motivation quite challenging, but it sounds like you have made concerted efforts to make a fresh start - and the forum will be right behind you every step of the way!

 

[Drummer]

I often smile when I see something is 100% fish or meat, apparently, as announced on the front of the packet, but check and there is a good coating of pure carbohydrate included, so it can be 30% carbs when you read the small print.
When I lived on my own I used to get larger packs of meat or fish and divide them up to put in the freezer.
I almost always have eggs and several different cheeses in the fridge, mushrooms too and cream for my coffee.
Add in some frozen veges and berries, and Greek yoghurt if you like it - oh and sugar free jelly, and I'm all set. I get fresh things as well, but always have something to fall back on.