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I am new to this site and admit that I am not computer literate, but would like contact with others.
I was surprised to be diagnosed with type 2 last July,my only symptoms were being so tired,but I put this down to my Thyroid being under active,and also being a full time carer.
I purchased the book by Professor Roy Taylor called life without diabetes,I found it very informative, but no way could I go on meal replacement shakes,I enjoy food,and must admit use it as a crutch after giving up my habit of 50 cigarettes a day,I cut right down to only 800 calories a day and in March this year having lost over five stone,I was officially told that I was in remission, good but staying that way is now difficult,I
Have cut out lots of carbs,but never feel full,I now have a craving for sweet things,and after a bad day will sit and eat a large packet of biscuits.
 
Welcome to the forum

Huge congratulations on the weight loss and in getting your diabetes into remission.

Sorry to hear that you have found it difficult to transition into a more permanent way of eating, and that you are having cravings and down days.

I think this phase of diabetes management can be really tough, and you are not the first person to have hit a bump in the road. As @Anitram says, it would be a real shame to undo the amazing work you have done at this stage.

We have lots of folks here who have successfully managed this transition into a longer-term eating plan, without feeling hungry, and for long enough that their tastes adjust and adapt and that sweet things don’t cause so many cravings. It seems that getting the balance right between low-moderate carbs, ‘good’ fats and protein is important, and a lower-carb approach can be very challenging if you are also trying to follow ‘low fat’ advice.

Fat and protein helps you feel fuller for longer, and there seems to be increasing evidence that with the right balance you don’t need to fear fats all that much. Lower carb with higher fat can often bring improvements in cholesterol levels and splits.

Do you use a BG meter to check your levels? Checking before and 2hrs after meals can help you tweak and adjust your menu without having to guess or ‘feel bad’ for eating certain things - because you can make informed choices based on the way your individual body acts when eating different amounts and types of carbs.

Everyone is different and there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach, but with a little experimentation you can come up with an eating plan that suits you, your waistline, your BG levels, your pocket, and your tastebuds 🙂
 
Hi and welcome from me too.

Congratulations on your fantastic weight loss and diabetes regression. That is an amazing achievement especially for someone who, by the sound of it is/was a comfort eater. Being a carer will probably have made that more difficult as it can be emotionally challenging, so a huge "WELL DONE" from me

I would second what Mike has said above. Increasing your fat intake makes it so much easier to maintain low carb eating. I start my day with a coffee with real double cream in it. That tastes delicious, makes me feel rather spoiled and most importantly helps to fill me up. Finding ways to incorporate more protein and fat into your diet and make low carb choices when you need that emotional crutch is key to maintaining your amazing progress. A chunk of nice hard cheese (I find Gruyere or Jarlsberg good), or a boiled egg with a spoon of full fat mayonnaise works well as a snack or some veggie sticks with a sour cream dip, or a few nuts (Brazils, walnuts and hazelnuts are lowest carb.... go steady on peanuts and cashews as they are higher carb).
I find things which have a crunch or texture and need chewing well more satisfying than softer foods that you can just swallow, so if I have yoghurt (Full fat Greek natural yoghurt) I add nuts and mixed seeds and a few berries or some desiccated coconut to give me something to chew on, make it interesting and slow down my eating. I know they are not everyone's cup of tea but I like olives as a low carb snack that I can spend some time chewing and savouring. Pork scratchings are my guilty pleasure.... probably the ultimate crunchy food and contains no carbs. These things might not be to your taste, but finding things that you like which are low carb is key to success.... particularly when you feel the need to emotionally eat.

Good luck and stick with us to update us with your progress or ask for support when you are struggling. You have done fantastic to have achieve what you have done already and with a bit of support I am sure you can find a way through this difficulty you are having in maintaining it.
 
Welcome to the forum Maggie May from a fellow T2.
 
everydayupsanddowns said:
Welcome to the forum

Huge congratulations on the weight loss and in getting your diabetes into remission.

Sorry to hear that you have found it difficult to transition into a more permanent way of eating, and that you are having cravings and down days.

I think this phase of diabetes management can be really tough, and you are not the first person to have hit a bump in the road. As @Anitram says, it would be a real shame to undo the amazing work you have done at this stage.

We have lots of folks here who have successfully managed this transition into a longer-term eating plan, without feeling hungry, and for long enough that their tastes adjust and adapt and that sweet things don’t cause so many cravings. It seems that getting the balance right between low-moderate carbs, ‘good’ fats and protein is important, and a lower-carb approach can be very challenging if you are also trying to follow ‘low fat’ advice.

Fat and protein helps you feel fuller for longer, and there seems to be increasing evidence that with the right balance you don’t need to fear fats all that much. Lower carb with higher fat can often bring improvements in cholesterol levels and splits.

Do you use a BG meter to check your levels? Checking before and 2hrs after meals can help you tweak and adjust your menu without having to guess or ‘feel bad’ for eating certain things - because you can make informed choices based on the way your individual body acts when eating different amounts and types of carbs.

Everyone is different and there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach, but with a little experimentation you can come up with an eating plan that suits you, your waistline, your BG levels, your pocket, and your tastebuds 🙂
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I occasionally check my levels on a meter that I purchased on Ebay,I have had no help , drugs etc from my GP,my morning level has been 6.1,I do not get these readings mmo etc.
Thank you for taking the trouble to reply to my post.
 
You might try sugar free jelly, real custard and frozen berries as a dessert - maybe after adding some swede to dinner?
Swede does take longer to cook than potato - I put slices of it under a chicken or joint of meat roasting on a rack over a shallow tray, or boil it and then mash it with cream.
When you remove carbs you need to increase fat and protein to compensate.
 
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