I'm new to diabetes type 2

[Delpops]

Hello everyone, my name is Del.
I was diagnosed in January 23, and have attended the X-PERT diabetes course, which was very helpful with the do's and don'ts. It was also useful to get feedback from the other people.
What a minefield it is trying to sort out the foods you can and can't eat. I'm overweight so that's a challenge as well!
It's lovely to have this community where we can chat about things isn't it!
Anyway, take care and please stay in touch!
Best wishes
Del

 

[Leadinglights]

Hello everyone, my name is Del.
I was diagnosed in January 23, and have attended the X-PERT diabetes course, which was very helpful with the do's and don'ts. It was also useful to get feedback from the other people.
What a minefield it is trying to sort out the foods you can and can't eat. I'm overweight so that's a challenge as well!
It's lovely to have this community where we can chat about things isn't it!
Anyway, take care and please stay in touch!
Best wishes
Del

Welcome to the forum.
I hope you found the course useful but it has obviously still left you confused about what to eat. I suspect if it was based on the standard NHS dietary advice it may not all that good if Type 2 as it is still too high in carbohydrates for many to tolerate.
Have a look at this link which was a program developed by a GP practice who found that advice did their patients no favours. This approach has been been successful in reducing blood glucose and losing weight for many including myself . https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
There are some do's and don'ts as well as some meal plans to suit various tastes and budgets.
If you would like to post what sort of meals you have people may spot some areas where you could make some easy changes.
Just one question, what is your HbA1C and are you on any diabetic medication as that can influence the suggestions.

 

[Leadinglights]

I also forgot to say that many people find having a home blood glucose monitor useful as that allows them to monitor progress day to day, week to week etc and also to test out suitable meals so they can avoid thing or identify foods which are fine. Testing before you eat and after 2 hours will indicate the meal is OK if the increase is no more than 2-3mmol/l or no more than 8-8.5mmol/l once your levels have started to come down. A fasting/morning and before meal range of 4-7mmol/l is where the aim is.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome back to the forum @Delpops

Glad to see you posting again. How have things been going this year?

Has your diabetes been behaving itself?