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[jackieb57]

I'm type 2 diagnosed on May 2022. I struggle with reducing carbs in Winter and therefore HbA1c has gone up. Hoping to get to grips with it after Christmas.

 

[Leadinglights]

I'm type 2 diagnosed on May 2022. I struggle with reducing carbs in Winter and therefore HbA1c has gone up. Hoping to get to grips with it after Christmas.

There are plenty of 'winter veg' which are low in carbs like butternut squash, swede, celeriac which can be used as substitute for potatoes, rice or pasta.
This link may help with some ideas for good filling tasty meals. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/

 

[jackieb57]

Thank you . Very Helpful🙂

 

[Wannie]

I'm type 2 diagnosed on May 2022. I struggle with reducing carbs in Winter and therefore HbA1c has gone up. Hoping to get to grips with it after Christmas.

Hi @jackieb57 I too was diagnosed in May 2022 and found it easier to reduce carbs in the summer months lots of lovely salads. @leading lights has suggested some alternatives to potatoes, rice or pasta. One of my favourite meals at the moment is home made curry and cauliflower rice, I do have potatoes on occasion but find I have to watch the size of the portion. The two things that have helped me are the book 'carbs & cals' and my blood glucose monitor.
This site, Diabetes uk, has some good recipes, which may be helpful. 🙂

 

[jackieb57]

Hi Thanks for your helpful reply🙂 I do miss my salads but it's a bit cold for them really. My winter staple used to be jacket potatoes . But @leading lights and your reply have given me some ideas.

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi Thanks for your helpful reply🙂 I do miss my salads but it's a bit cold for them really. My winter staple used to be jacket potatoes . But @leading lights and your reply have given me some ideas.

Home made soup is better than bought soups as you can make a huge pot from a few veg and freeze in portions.
3 of my favourites are broccoli and stilton, butternut squash and red pepper and celery, leek and pea.
Salads don't just have to be lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes but you can add all sorts of things to make them more interesting and filling. There are some recipes for salads in the food and recipes forum (drop down menu on top left).
We eat just as many salads in the winter as in the summer.

 

[42istheanswer]

Salad leaves can also be turned into soup if you don't feel like eating cold lettuce in the winter