Hi just been diagnosed diabetic, have been told this can be put into remission. I’m struggling to take in all the information about what to eat, as one website will say such and such is fine but another says it’s not ok. Even the information from my diabetic nurse confused me.
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s'nic
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Welcome to the forum.
Were you told what your hba1c was, and are you on any meds?
Some of the conflicting information is because our bodies handle foods slightly differently. Oats are the classic example - they spike some peoples BG, but others are ok eating them.
You have come to the right place, there is a lot of experienced people living with diabetes here
Were you told what your hba1c was, and are you on any meds?
Some of the conflicting information is because our bodies handle foods slightly differently. Oats are the classic example - they spike some peoples BG, but others are ok eating them.
You have come to the right place, there is a lot of experienced people living with diabetes here
Hi @SSK and welcome to the forum!
I'm sorry about your diagnosis. It can get really overwhelming with all the information flooding your way, but take it one day at a time and one 'topic' at a time. Focus on one thing you want to learn and understand, then once it starts 'making sense' - move on to something else.
If you want to understand more about remission, we have a whole forum category dedicated to it here . Similarly for foods and many other topics. What you'll soon see is that it's not a really 'same foods fit all' situation - as s'nic mentions, different bodies can handle same foods differently, so for some of it it might be a trial and error thing. I'm sure some Users will soon share what has helped them and give you ideas on where to start at least.
In the mean time - any questions you might have - please share, someone will always have an answer.
I'm sorry about your diagnosis. It can get really overwhelming with all the information flooding your way, but take it one day at a time and one 'topic' at a time. Focus on one thing you want to learn and understand, then once it starts 'making sense' - move on to something else.
If you want to understand more about remission, we have a whole forum category dedicated to it here . Similarly for foods and many other topics. What you'll soon see is that it's not a really 'same foods fit all' situation - as s'nic mentions, different bodies can handle same foods differently, so for some of it it might be a trial and error thing. I'm sure some Users will soon share what has helped them and give you ideas on where to start at least.
In the mean time - any questions you might have - please share, someone will always have an answer.
s'nic
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Comfort eating is all too easy. I have been feeling rough as hell today, didn't feel like eating and partly due to that I snacked on too many reasonably healthy snacks .... but when added up I've had far too much carbs today. I knew I was doing it, but am feeling a bit better and will go back to being good now.
Two big tactics I use to handle comfort eating is not to have foods which are the worst offenders in the house. Instead buy healthier snacking items (nuts are good if you eat those).
Another I use is to set personal rules for myself and work on keeping to those as much as possible, eg, on an average day avoid treats early in the day (it's far too easy to continue once started).
Most important rule ... if you fall off the wagon, hop back on again 😉
Two big tactics I use to handle comfort eating is not to have foods which are the worst offenders in the house. Instead buy healthier snacking items (nuts are good if you eat those).
Another I use is to set personal rules for myself and work on keeping to those as much as possible, eg, on an average day avoid treats early in the day (it's far too easy to continue once started).
Most important rule ... if you fall off the wagon, hop back on again 😉
Good to know it’s not just me. As I’m newly diagnosed (just last week), I feel I’m very cranky as I’ve cut right down on the rubbish I was eating, I could pick a fight about just anything with anyone at the moment. Is this something that goes away as I adjust to new eating habits?
My hba1c is 52, my GP said I need to get it down to 48 not on meds GP says can be done through diet and more exercise.
Leadinglights
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There are lots of ideas in this link for what to eat and you will be surprised what filling interesting meals you can still have. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com//
Some quite common breakfasts are full fat Greek yoghurt with berries and maybe nuts, seeds or a very small portion of a low sugar or Keto Granola or eggs with bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes or omelette but with just 1 slice of toast. If you don't want to cook anything then hardboiled eggs, cheese, cooked meat can all be grabbed from the fridge.
By having filling meals with plenty protein and healthy fats will stop you feeling hungry and therefore less likely to snack.
stephenS50
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SB2015
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Welcome to the forum @SSK . I am glad that you have found us.
I have made my own breakfast, mainly because my body can’t cope with oats. I use quinoa flakes which I roast with some nuts and seeds and some coconut oil. I add this to some desiccated coconut and various seeds, flaxseed and a tiny bit of cinnamon. I have a handful of berries (usually blueberries) some full fat Greek yogurt, and top it with my cereal. This is filling and is under 30g of carbohydrates. I make a big jar of the mix and it lasts me a few weeks. Quick, easy and tasty in the morning.
With comfort eating, I find the worst time is in the evening. We now avoid having the snacks in the cupboard most of the time. If we do have them we have them in individual bags rather than a sharing bag. Ince a big bag is open …. ! The small bags cost more but can help to limit quantities.
Keep the questions coming. There will be lots of ideas from people on here.
I have made my own breakfast, mainly because my body can’t cope with oats. I use quinoa flakes which I roast with some nuts and seeds and some coconut oil. I add this to some desiccated coconut and various seeds, flaxseed and a tiny bit of cinnamon. I have a handful of berries (usually blueberries) some full fat Greek yogurt, and top it with my cereal. This is filling and is under 30g of carbohydrates. I make a big jar of the mix and it lasts me a few weeks. Quick, easy and tasty in the morning.
With comfort eating, I find the worst time is in the evening. We now avoid having the snacks in the cupboard most of the time. If we do have them we have them in individual bags rather than a sharing bag. Ince a big bag is open …. ! The small bags cost more but can help to limit quantities.
Keep the questions coming. There will be lots of ideas from people on here.
Felinia
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Hello and welcome. I'm pleased you have a GP who is willing to give you a chance to reduce your HbA1c with lifestyle changes. You are only just into the diabetic range so a few simple tweaks with your lifestyle will hopefully do the trick. But the changes will have to be for life as otherwise that blood glucose will just rise again.
I'm one of the people who can't take any form of cereal, so my breakfast is usually eggs in some way - boiled, or poached with mushrooms, tomatoes and the occasional grilled bacon. I tried the low carb breads - some people are fine with them - but in the end I settled on Warburtons no added sugar 400gm wholemeal loaf at 8.9gm carbs per slice and have just one.
The simplest changes you could make would be to reduce your portion sizes of carbs - bread, potatoes, rice, pasta and fill up with more protein like unprocessed meat, fish, and vegetables. It is suggested less than 130gm carbs in total per day, including all drinks and snacks. I cut down to 2 small boiled potatoes, from quite a lot more, and now have a lot of cauliflower as a substitute. Fruit can be tricky, as it is full of sugar, but berries are the lowest carb and tropical fruit the highest. My diabetic nurse told me to limit my fruit to two 80gm portions a day. I get frozen fruit so I can control the portion size.
I curb my urge to snack with sparkling water, but items like chopped veggies, boiled egg, sliced chicken are ideal. If you must snack during the day, you can keep a small tub with chopped veggies and/or a few fresh berries handy. You can make a wrap with a lettuce leaf and fill it with, for example, carrot and cucumber batons and a slice of chicken.
What might help you to understand your food intake is an app like NutraCheck. It keeps a food diary for you, and shows you portion sizes and carb values. Surprising how high some carb values are, and how small a portion size can be!!
It's surprising how quickly the body can adapt. I now find I have no interest in many of the foods I used to eat - they taste far too sweet. Best wishes.
I'm one of the people who can't take any form of cereal, so my breakfast is usually eggs in some way - boiled, or poached with mushrooms, tomatoes and the occasional grilled bacon. I tried the low carb breads - some people are fine with them - but in the end I settled on Warburtons no added sugar 400gm wholemeal loaf at 8.9gm carbs per slice and have just one.
The simplest changes you could make would be to reduce your portion sizes of carbs - bread, potatoes, rice, pasta and fill up with more protein like unprocessed meat, fish, and vegetables. It is suggested less than 130gm carbs in total per day, including all drinks and snacks. I cut down to 2 small boiled potatoes, from quite a lot more, and now have a lot of cauliflower as a substitute. Fruit can be tricky, as it is full of sugar, but berries are the lowest carb and tropical fruit the highest. My diabetic nurse told me to limit my fruit to two 80gm portions a day. I get frozen fruit so I can control the portion size.
I curb my urge to snack with sparkling water, but items like chopped veggies, boiled egg, sliced chicken are ideal. If you must snack during the day, you can keep a small tub with chopped veggies and/or a few fresh berries handy. You can make a wrap with a lettuce leaf and fill it with, for example, carrot and cucumber batons and a slice of chicken.
What might help you to understand your food intake is an app like NutraCheck. It keeps a food diary for you, and shows you portion sizes and carb values. Surprising how high some carb values are, and how small a portion size can be!!
It's surprising how quickly the body can adapt. I now find I have no interest in many of the foods I used to eat - they taste far too sweet. Best wishes.
Hi everyone thanks for responding to my questions with really useful advice. My diabetic nurse said I need to up the exercise everyday to at least twenty minutes everyday. I’ve never really exercised apart from walking a lot. Any suggestions of where to start will be appreciated.
Leadinglights
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Walking is very good exercise, so maybe just up your pace or go a bit further. Housework, gardening, swimming, it doesn't need to be the gym unless you like that sort of thing.
I am a church bell ringer and climbing spiral stairs is good exercise as is ringing itself. 130 steps up at Louth one day this week, I needed oxygen when I got to the top. Note to self DO MORE EXERCISE.