Diet

[Anne the artist]

I am attending a pre Diabetic clinic at our local surgery. 4 weeks, and then monthly. It's been very informative. However, I'm watching Carbs and have absolutely no added sugar. But, I'm getting a bit light headed about an hour before meals. I wonder if I'm eating enough.But what else is there. We are vegetarian and cook for 4 people. I don't want a special meal if I can help it. I have half the amount of Pasta, Rice, Couscous etc than anyone else. Usually a out half a measuring cup. Any advice or ideas, please.

 

[rebrascora]

Nuts would be a good thing to snack on if/when you are feeling a bit light headed/wobbly or olives if you like them or veggie sticks and dips... hummus (go steady as it does contain carbs, but a little each day with crudités should be ok) or cream cheese and chive or salsa.

 

[Drummer]

You are probably in the worst position, eating enough carbs to trigger an insulin response, which eventually takes full effect before you eat again.
Could you add a little more fat to your meals? That might delay the response to it long enough to get you to the next meal.