Just diagnosed pre diabetic

[Drummer]

Drummer, good idea about the high cocoa chocolate - and it is supposed to be good for you anyway, though I can't remember why (good for the heart?)

Yes, I was using root veg as substitutes for potatoes, but right now I worry they are too high starch/sugar while I try and drive down my Hb1Ac count - but want to put them back in my diet if (!) I get better results. They are certainliy very satiating, and that is their advantage I think - you know you've eaten a 'proper' meal!

Cauliflower is still on my menu - and this week I had a no-flour caul cheese which was really just boiled/steamed cauli, sprinkled with cheddar, and grilled, and eaten with a couple of slices of bacon. So much easier than making a white sauce too!

Swede and turnip are good substitutes for higher starch veges - oh, and radishes boiled in several changes of water to remove the tang if you don't like it.
Cauliflower cheese - I was told that this was good. Put a dish in the oven to warm, steam some cauliflower until almost done, pile in the warm dish, cover with cream cheese, sprinkle with any herb or spice you like, then cover with grated cheese - I like Red Leicester but a stronger cheddar is preferred by some, then place in the oven to give the cheese a very light tan - it should be just on the edge of dangerously hot to eat when taken out, to give you time to serve up.
I do swede in the pressure cooker as it seems to come out smoother cooked like that, and it is much faster than plain old boiling. It can be mashed with a potato masher done that way, rather than needing a lot of effort.

 

[Windy]

I've made cauliflower cheese with creme fraiche - I think I adapted Delia's recipe and didn't put any nutmeg in. Tasted nice. Pre being diabetic, I'd have made a cheese sauce with wheatflour, milk and cheese, and the creme fraiche one tasted as nice. I'll be trying @Drummer 's one too as it sounds good.

 

[Leadinglights]

I've made cauliflower cheese with creme fraiche - I think I adapted Delia's recipe and didn't put any nutmeg in. Tasted nice. Pre being diabetic, I'd have made a cheese sauce with wheatflour, milk and cheese, and the creme fraiche one tasted as nice. I'll be trying @Drummer 's one too as it sounds good.

I use Philadelphia with grated cheese and a dollop of mustard for a cheese sauce.

 

[42istheanswer]

I still mostly make my cheese sauce with butter, flour, milk and cheese. If cauliflower cheese is my main side that's still less carbs than many other vegetables without additions.

I did find that houmous diluted with milk then mixed with cheese worked well too, but my kids wouldn't eat that and one of them likes cauliflower cheese so easier to make one version for both of us

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Toddyken

Great to hear you keep yourself fit and active - that can really help increase your insulin sensitivity.

Hopefully with a few tweaks to your menu you can find a mix of choices that offer you flexibility and long-term food enjoyment, while also tailoring your way of eating so that your metabolism can maintain healthier BG levels.

Hopefully as you are only 'at risk', once you've cut out the obvious things, only a few fairly modest (and sustainable) tweaks should be sufficient. 🙂

 

[Toddyken]

Welcome to the forum @Toddyken

Welcome to the forum @Toddyken

Great to hear you keep yourself fit and active - that can really help increase your insulin sensitivity.

Hopefully with a few tweaks to your menu you can find a mix of choices that offer you flexibility and long-term food enjoyment, while also tailoring your way of eating so that your metabolism can maintain healthier BG levels.

Hopefully as you are only 'at risk', once you've cut out the obvious things, only a few fairly modest (and sustainable) tweaks should be sufficient. 🙂

Great to hear you keep yourself fit and active - that can really help increase your insulin sensitivity.

Hopefully with a few tweaks to your menu you can find a mix of choices that offer you flexibility and long-term food enjoyment, while also tailoring your way of eating so that your metabolism can maintain healthier BG levels.

Hopefully as you are only 'at risk', once you've cut out the obvious things, only a few fairly modest (and sustainable

Hi Mike, thanks for your reply, sorry just seen it. I’ve really changed my eating habits the last 2 weeks particularly my sweet tooth,,,this wake up call has made me realise how bad it was.I’m not under the GP just had a text saying I’m pre-diabetic and to check out this site. x

 

[Toddyken]

Firstly my apologies, I’ve not been on the site for a week, thanks for all taking the time to offer advice. I’ve had a good 2 weeks totally changing my eating habits, I’m completing My Fitness Pal which is helping massively, re sugars carbs protein and my calorie.I’m chuffed I have lost 4 lb .I ended up in hospital last week , by BP was over 200,,suspected stroke in the brain, thankfully it slowly reduced to normal and I was discharged. They checked my blood glucose and it was 9’ , was hoping the GP had got it wrong sadly not. I’m determined to beat this and will follow this site daily now.x

 

[Callista]

Gosh, bad luck re hospital!! Scary. Hope now getting better and under control etc.

Well done about the weight loss.

However, one of the messages I'm picking up here from the experienced folk here is actualliy not to 'panic' when told one is pre-DB, but to change eating habits more gradually. Like you, I went pretty fast 'low carb' because I was spooked by the Hb1Ac result.

 

[Toddyken]

Gosh, bad luck re hospital!! Scary. Hope now getting better and under control etc.

Well done about the weight loss.

However, one of the messages I'm picking up here from the experienced folk here is actualliy not to 'panic' when told one is pre-DB, but to change eating habits more gradually. Like you, I went pretty fast 'low carb' because I was spooked by the Hb1Ac result.

Still trying to sort out BP,, only picked up at same time as PD confirmed 3 weeks ago .Did you manage to reverse yours,, hope you don’t mind me asking.

 

[lizzieK]

Gosh, bad luck re hospital!! Scary. Hope now getting better and under control etc.

Well done about the weight loss.

However, one of the messages I'm picking up here from the experienced folk here is actualliy not to 'panic' when told one is pre-DB, but to change eating habits more gradually. Like you, I went pretty fast 'low carb' because I was spooked by the Hb1Ac result.

@Toddyken - so sorry to hear about you having to go to hospital. Hope all will go well with you now. Well done on the weight loss.

Just over two weeks ago I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic and went into panic mode! Thankfully this site was recommended to me and I have found the help and support immeasurable. My doctor also has told me not to panic and supports the advice I have received here.

Keep going….and good luck….

 

[Toddyken]

@Toddyken - so sorry to hear about you having to go to hospital. Hope all will go well with you now. Well done on the weight loss.

Just over two weeks ago I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic and went into panic mode! Thankfully this site was recommended to me and I have found the help and support immeasurable. My doctor also has told me not to panic and supports the advice I have received here.

Keep going….and good luck….

Same here , I’m finding the site so helpful, I’m determined to beat the pre-DB .

 

[Transistor]

So much easier than making a white sauce too!

Melt a big spoon of butter and a big spoon of mascarpone cheese in a small pan.
Add in some grated cheddar for extra kick.
Poor over cauliflower.

 

[Callista]

I adore mascarpone cheese - alas, I only adore it whipped with cream....and a lot of icing sugar and Cointreau (or similar), spooned over raspberries etc.....or mashed up with bananas .... or as a topping for a cake......or.. (best stop now!!!!) 🙂

 

[Transistor]

I adore mascarpone cheese - alas, I only adore it whipped with cream....

You can still have it.
Put a big dollop of mascarpone into a jug, a similarly sized dollop of Greek yoghurt, as much cream as you like, xilotol or erithritol to taste and your raspberries. Whisk it up until it stiffens a bit. Eat immediately or - if you can wait - pour it into bowls or wine glasses and let it set for a while.

 

[Callista]

Ah, OK, so that's with no-carb sweetener?

 

[Transistor]

Ah, OK, so that's with no-carb sweetener?

Correct.

 

[Autumn_Leaf94]

Hi @Toddyken,

Are you in England? If so, you might be abe to do the Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Programme.

I have been fairly recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes myself - late December 2022! My GP Surgery has referred me to the Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Programme. I was able to choose a time, start date & location which is best for me. Maybe you should look into this for yourself? There is more about the programme on the main site I think & I think the NHS site too. I think for some people are able to refer themselves. If not, your GP might be able to refer you to it!

NHS England » NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP)​

www.england.nhs.uk

I can't really say how I finding the programme as I'm having started it yet! Sorry! I will be starting it in April.

Blue-16

Hello I am in England and I had my first healthier you session today 🙂

 

[Blue-16]

Hello I am in England and I had my first healthier you session today 🙂

Hi @Autumn_Leaf94

Very happy to hear your Healthier You Programme started today. Really hoping that you enjoy it & find it find it helpful! I'm looking forward to mine starting which will be on 18/04/2023 so in three weeks' time!

I could of started it earlier but that date would of been on my birthday & didn't really wanted to start the programme on that date as I know I would either would be having lunch out or a day out. The one is April is better for me in another way too as its easier for me to get to only a short walk away & I know where it is too! Been there for another programme a few years ago! While the other one - would included a bus ride (have nothing against taking a bus - have been on buses many times!) & I never been there - have a vague idea where it is! i can't drive as I'm medically exempt - have epilepsy!

Both are in my town - so both local!

Blue-16
(Susan)