Hi, I’m new to the forum. Diagnosed type 2 about 18mths ago. Currently taking Alogliptin, couldn’t tolerate Metformin even the slow release tablet. I need to stop blundering my way through making changes to diet etc but I find it difficult to find information that isn’t clear or conflicting. I’ve read Jenefer Roberts ‘Can I eat that’ but I was hoping for simpler recipes & maybe basic lists of what I should & shouldn’t be eating particularly with a limited budget. Any suggestions & advice on where to look? Thank you.
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stephknits
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Welcome to the forum, glad you found us 🙂. As you most likely know, it is any carbohydrate that raises your blood sugar (including sugars of course!). The problem of writing a list of which ones are better, or don't raise your levels too much, I'd that everyone is different. Porridge is the usual example given on here, as done some people find they can eat it, while for others it really causes a big rise in their blood sugar. The only way to find out for you is to test your levels using a blood sugar meter and see what works for you.
The dietitian at my hospital recommends that Type 2s try to spread their carbs evenly over mealtimes to help avoid spikes and to choose slower releasing carbs. There are loads of great recipes here on the forum.
The dietitian at my hospital recommends that Type 2s try to spread their carbs evenly over mealtimes to help avoid spikes and to choose slower releasing carbs. There are loads of great recipes here on the forum.
Thank you for replying. I did wonder about testing levels, I was told that I wouldn’t need to on the medication I take. I did have to test them when I had gestational diabetes. I’ll look for the recipes on the forums.
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You should be testing your BG levels, and your doctor should be supplying the means to do it. Unlike Metformin, Alogliptin can cause hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) so you should test before driving. Remind your advisers of their responsibilities in law, it’s ace fun🙂
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Hi Maria, welcome to the forum 🙂 I'd recommend reading Maggie Davey's letter - it gives a good overview of diabetes, how it can be managed and what sort of food to go for (and what to avoid!) 🙂 There are some good low carb recipes in our Food and Recipes section, so have a browse there, @Mark Parrott has posted some excellent ones 🙂) Also, a lot of people have been recently recommending Tom Kerridge's Dopamine Diet as being very good and suitable for us 🙂
Hi Maria. Welcome to forum
Learning about what your body can tolerate is like eating an elephant....one bite at a time. Sorry vegans, vegetarians, elephants and animal lovers. I try not to beat myself up when I fall off the wagon. Ask lots of questions and folk on here will help. Good luck on your journey
Learning about what your body can tolerate is like eating an elephant....one bite at a time. Sorry vegans, vegetarians, elephants and animal lovers. I try not to beat myself up when I fall off the wagon. Ask lots of questions and folk on here will help. Good luck on your journey
Thank you. This is an excellent read, just read it with my morning cup of tea. Definitely feel more positive about making changes & where to start. I have my review in about 2 weeks & will speak to the nurse about testing. I was told that I wouldn’t need to as I was taking Alogliptin but the more I read it’s not as simple as that. I had to test when I had gestational diabetes & it did help me see what foods were better for me. Will see what they say.
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Have a read of Test,Review, Adjust by Alan S - it explains the value of testing, and how to do it efficiently and effectively 🙂 Testing provides so much information, I do with the healthcare professionals would understand that it's not just if you might have a low blood sugar! 🙄
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Welcome to the forum.🙂
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Hi and welcome 
Like you, when I first got diagnosed I wanted a list of ‘eat vs don’t eat’ but as you will see, it’s not quite that simple. What tips I have picked up here that have really helped me when shopping is firstly Bergen bread, available in supermarkets, low carb low sugar and tasty. Second is the rule of thumb that if it grows below ground avoid it, above the ground it’s probably ok and lastly, the really odd one, full fat is often better than low fat....but test and check labels. Eggs are great, any way you like them. Salads are good for me, I use balsamic vinegar as dressing and enjoy coleslaw without raising my numbers. Being creative with stir fry veg gives me variety, sometimes I add a couple of spoons of cream to give a little something different, I have swede mashed with butter rather than potatoes with a dinner but again, you need to test what reaction you have, it works for me but we are all different. I love Greek yoghurt but when I put a few raspberries with it my sugar levels rocket, but if I put sugar free caramel with it I’m fine 😛 I’ve gone from “what’s the point might as well starve”....to......”what can I try next” 😉 Everything you need to know it on these pages but again to steal the words I have read here, remember that it’s a marathon, not a sprint, good luck!
Like you, when I first got diagnosed I wanted a list of ‘eat vs don’t eat’ but as you will see, it’s not quite that simple. What tips I have picked up here that have really helped me when shopping is firstly Bergen bread, available in supermarkets, low carb low sugar and tasty. Second is the rule of thumb that if it grows below ground avoid it, above the ground it’s probably ok and lastly, the really odd one, full fat is often better than low fat....but test and check labels. Eggs are great, any way you like them. Salads are good for me, I use balsamic vinegar as dressing and enjoy coleslaw without raising my numbers. Being creative with stir fry veg gives me variety, sometimes I add a couple of spoons of cream to give a little something different, I have swede mashed with butter rather than potatoes with a dinner but again, you need to test what reaction you have, it works for me but we are all different. I love Greek yoghurt but when I put a few raspberries with it my sugar levels rocket, but if I put sugar free caramel with it I’m fine 😛 I’ve gone from “what’s the point might as well starve”....to......”what can I try next” 😉 Everything you need to know it on these pages but again to steal the words I have read here, remember that it’s a marathon, not a sprint, good luck!
Hi and welcome
Like you, when I first got diagnosed I wanted a list of ‘eat vs don’t eat’ but as you will see, it’s not quite that simple. What tips I have picked up here that have really helped me when shopping is firstly Bergen bread, available in supermarkets, low carb low sugar and tasty. Second is the rule of thumb that if it grows below ground avoid it, above the ground it’s probably ok and lastly, the really odd one, full fat is often better than low fat....but test and check labels. Eggs are great, any way you like them. Salads are good for me, I use balsamic vinegar as dressing and enjoy coleslaw without raising my numbers. Being creative with stir fry veg gives me variety, sometimes I add a couple of spoons of cream to give a little something different, I have swede mashed with butter rather than potatoes with a dinner but again, you need to test what reaction you have, it works for me but we are all different. I love Greek yoghurt but when I put a few raspberries with it my sugar levels rocket, but if I put sugar free caramel with it I’m fine 😛 I’ve gone from “what’s the point might as well starve”....to......”what can I try next” 😉 Everything you need to know it on these pages but again to steal the words I have read here, remember that it’s a marathon, not a sprint, good luck!
Hi, thank you. You’re right it was a straight forward list I wanted a bit like slimming world sin free v sins lol. You’re message is very helpful. The one thing that’s been mentioned in most of the reply’s I’ve had is that I need to be testing, so I intend to bring it up at my next review.
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