Hi everyone. Im new and i am prediabetic wishing to reverse this status.

[bond007]

Sounds like you are making some positive changes @bond007

One of the biggest questions when trying to reduce your risk of developing diabetes is often ‘what can I eat’ and while there are obvious things like cakes, biscuits, sweets and sugary drinks that you will want to cut out straight away, you might be surprised how much *all* carbohydrate affects your BG levels, including rice, pasta, potatoes, bread, pastry, grains, cereals and many fruits.

That doesn’t mean you have to avoid those things entirely, but being careful about portion sizes, looking for lower carb swaps and alternatives, and choosing say berries (the most BG friendly fruits) rather than oranges, bananas, and tropical fruit can all really add up.

Incidentally, regarding olive oil, fats in your menu will not have any effect to raise your blood glucose levels. But they can be important to watch regarding heart health. Just another part of the puzzle! Eg you may see some members saying they opt for full fat dairy options, because those are often marginally lower in carbohydrate, and also help you feel fuller for longer. So sometimes people take a view in balancing BG-friendly options with other heart-health choices (based on results from things like their cholesterol levels and personal or family history of heart disease).

Thank you. I read the book about reducing type 2 diabetes but I couldn't cope with the 800 calories shake diet for 6 weeks. I'm like you, high cholesterol and too heavy. My plan is to reduce sugars and fats, especially saturated fats and get more exercise.
It's a real minefield trying to pick what to reduce. I was having full fat cheese and yogurts but I've switched to olive oil and lower fat cheeses. I never buy "slimming" prepared meals because I know, like the full fat options, they contain a lot of sugar. I cook from scratch and find it easy as I eat simple meals these days..I'm not into chocolate or sweets but I enjoy red wine. Maybe a glass once a week might be ok. Do you think so?
Thank you for the information.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

I'm not into chocolate or sweets but I enjoy red wine. Maybe a glass once a week might be ok. Do you think so?

Dry red wine is often one of the more BG friendly options forum members enjoy who like a drink.

Moderation of intake is a good thing, but of the alcoholic drinks dry wines and spirits with diet mixers should be pretty BG neutral.

They are quite high in calories though, of course!

 

[bond007]

Dry red wine is often one of the more BG friendly options forum members enjoy who like a drink.

Moderation of intake is a good thing, but of the alcoholic drinks dry wines and spirits with diet mixers should be pretty BG neutral.

They are quite high in calories though, of course!

Thank-you for the information. It would only beca treat and only one glass once a week