Hello, I’m T2

[Dit47]

I was diagnosed in 2000 and diet controlled for 15 years until I had colorectal cancer and the hospital fed me sugary protein drinks to “build me up before the op”. Metformin since 2020 after an attempt to reverse it. Tried Keto, that worked but not sustainable. Now on the Zoe program.

 

[Inka]

Welcome @Dit47 🙂

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Dit47

Hope the approach you are currently using is giving you the results you are looking for.

We have some members who find a very low carb menu which aims for ketosis works well for them, and many others who opt for a moderate or lowish carb approach (not low enough for ketosis) who find that more flexible and sustainable for them.

It’s all about experimenting to find a strategy that works for you, and that gives you the results you are looking for long-term. 🙂

 

[Dit47]

Welcome to the forum @Dit47

Hope the approach you are currently using is giving you the results you are looking for.

We have some members who find a very low carb menu which aims for ketosis works well for them, and many others who opt for a moderate or lowish carb approach (not low enough for ketosis) who find that more flexible and sustainable for them.

It’s all about experimenting to find a strategy that works for you, and that gives you the results you are looking for long-term. 🙂

Wearing the CGM is a game changer. Because of a birthday we had cake to eat. First night I had a small piece. Big glucose spike to 15.2. Second and third nights I had same size pieces. Added some kefir, 3 large blackberries and a handful of pistachio nuts. No change in blood glucose at all. Brilliant.

 

[Maria DUK]

Wearing the CGM is a game changer. Because of a birthday we had cake to eat. First night I had a small piece. Big glucose spike to 15.2. Second and third nights I had same size pieces. Added some kefir, 3 large blackberries and a handful of pistachio nuts. No change in blood glucose at all. Brilliant.

That is really interesting about the cake not having a change in your blood glucose when you added kefir and nuts. How would you say this has influenced how you'll move forth with your diet choices?

 

[Dit47]

That is really interesting about the cake not having a change in your blood glucose when you added kefir and nuts. How would you say this has influenced how you'll move forth with your diet choices?

It rather proves the JoinZoe and Glucose Goddess’s research into how foods that are supposedly bad for me, can still be eaten provided that they are eaten in a certain way, so no food is banned, making that way of eating sustainable. That isn’t the only thing I’m learning. It’s a fascinating journey and I’m still making mistakes, particularly when I’m too tired or too hungry to deal with it. Fibre first in any meal is the biggest and most important way of smoothing the rises and falls. Obviously, no massive high then low keeps me from being hungry.

 

[Maria DUK]

It rather proves the JoinZoe and Glucose Goddess’s research into how foods that are supposedly bad for me, can still be eaten provided that they are eaten in a certain way, so no food is banned, making that way of eating sustainable. That isn’t the only thing I’m learning. It’s a fascinating journey and I’m still making mistakes, particularly when I’m too tired or too hungry to deal with it. Fibre first in any meal is the biggest and most important way of smoothing the rises and falls. Obviously, no massive high then low keeps me from being hungry.

Sounds like you're learning lots ! I agree one of the main things with diet changes is that they're sustainable, so that you can keep them up in the long run to keep the weight off and/or keep your HbA1c within a healthy range. It's all about consistency and balance. Keep up the good work !