Hello from Warwickshire

[Kizzyisdizzy]

Hi everyone
Newly diagnosed type 2, mainly due to the fact I'm overweight and don't move much. I have a desk job and only move when i walk to the copier or go upstairs to the kitchen! Have gotten over the initial shock now and coming to terms with things, along with looking at my diet. I have a referral for Slimming World (done it before and lost 3 stone, which i didn't keep off), waiting for the code from them to join my local group.

One thing I am struggling with is when I go food shopping. I'm now looking at the sugar levels in everything and not sure what percentage is too much and should go back on the shelf!

Any tips or advice gratefully accepted 🙂

Thanks in advance
Kizzy

 

[trophywench]

Hi Kizzie - from Bedworth. It isn't only sugar you need to consider - it is ALL and any carbohydrate in your diet which your body now has difficulty dealing with. No prob with either protein or fat so they're OK.

So - consider that diet - how much carbohydrate do you eat every day?

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi Welcome to the forum.
Some people have had success with Slimming World but you must say you are needing to reduce your blood glucose levels and opt for a dietary regime which is low in carbohydrates.
When you are looking at packets then it is the TOTAL carbohydrate content you need to look at not just the sugar. There are many products which are low in sugar but high in carbohydrates and it is ALL carbs that convert to glucose and will increase your levels.
Protein and healthy fats will not increase blood glucose so your meals should be based on those with vegetables, salads and fruits like berries.
Carbohydrates to be careful of are things like potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, tropical fruits, cereals, pastry as well as the obvious cakes, biscuits, sugary drinks and snacks like crisps.

It really does need a new way of thinking about your dietary regime as it has to be sustainable and as you have said although you lost weight before it was not maintained. That is one of the problems with A DIET is that people regard it as something with a beginning and an END but when it comes to managing diabetes it has to be a long term regime.
You could make a good start by keeping a food diary of everything you eat and drink and try to estimate the carbohydrate you are having. Then look for things you can reduce. It does need a bit of work but it will pay off in the long run.
Many people find a low carb regime successful and sustainable. Low carb is considered to be less than 130g per day but many people do go lower than that, so you will see mention of people who have as little as 40g and many somewhere in between that and 100g per day.
Once you start to look at the amount of carbs in some foods you will be shocked eg the size of a jacket potato served in a cafe would be about 75g carb and half a sachet of Tilda rice 40g carb.

Have a look at the Learning Zone and please do come back with any questions.
Can we ask what your HbA1C is that has given you the diagnosis as that will indicate how much you need to do.

Somebody types faster than me.
PS I'm from Coventry

 

[Cherrelle DUK]

Hi Kizzyisdizzy, welcome to the forum.

Just popping in to say hi and well done on the changes made so far.

As mentioned its not just sugar but carbs that matter so you may need to make some adjustments to your Slimming world plan as their main focus is understandably weight loss.

We've got some helpful info on our main site re shopping https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/food-shopping-for-diabetes.

You're also more than welcome to ask some questions in the food section as there may be others who have successfully tailored their Slimming world plan.

 

[Burylancs]

Hi everyone
Newly diagnosed type 2, mainly due to the fact I'm overweight and don't move much. I have a desk job and only move when i walk to the copier or go upstairs to the kitchen! Have gotten over the initial shock now and coming to terms with things, along with looking at my diet. I have a referral for Slimming World (done it before and lost 3 stone, which i didn't keep off), waiting for the code from them to join my local group.

One thing I am struggling with is when I go food shopping. I'm now looking at the sugar levels in everything and not sure what percentage is too much and should go back on the shelf!

Any tips or advice gratefully accepted 🙂

Thanks in advance
Kizzy

15g of carbs is said to be a 'carb portion' according to X-Pert Diabetes Type 2 course. Which will raise bg by 1 for the sverage overweight T2. So check how many carb portions in a serving. And definitely nothing over 10% sugars.