Hello to all I was diagnosed 2 months ago and feel launched into this world of reading labels and avoiding sugar whhich I do struggle with my biggest treat s are biscuits and not found a sugar less nice biscuit yet. Keep trying I know no one either family or friend with diabeties and thought I could join your team if u got room for a new bee. I wish you all a healthy and happy day and any tips are greatly received xx
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Northerner
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Hi Shazbo, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but glad you have found us!
Knowledge is key to learning how to control your diabetes. I would suggest starting by reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter. I would also recommend getting a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker - highly praised by many of our members.
Diabetes is largely about carbohydrates, of which sugar is only one type. You also need to beware of consuming too much bread, rice, potatoes, pasta - all carbohydrates which will raise your blood sugar levels after eating. I would suggest starting a food diary and recording the amount of carbs in everything you eat and drink for a week or two (use the information on packaging, or a book like the Collins Gem Carb Counter). This will give you a good picture of your overall carb consumption and help to identify areas where you might reduce carbs either by reducing portion sizes, or replacing items with more diabetes friendly alternatives. It's also a good idea to learn about the GI/GL (Glycaemic Index/Glycaewmic Load) approach to eating - The GL Diet for Dummies is a good introduction. This is a method of choosing and combining food items so that they have a slow and steady impact on your levels, rather than fast 'spikes', which are best avoided 🙂
Please let us know if you have any questions - nothing is considered 'silly', and ther is bound to be someone with an answer for you. I look forward to hearing more from you! 🙂
Knowledge is key to learning how to control your diabetes. I would suggest starting by reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter. I would also recommend getting a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker - highly praised by many of our members.
Diabetes is largely about carbohydrates, of which sugar is only one type. You also need to beware of consuming too much bread, rice, potatoes, pasta - all carbohydrates which will raise your blood sugar levels after eating. I would suggest starting a food diary and recording the amount of carbs in everything you eat and drink for a week or two (use the information on packaging, or a book like the Collins Gem Carb Counter). This will give you a good picture of your overall carb consumption and help to identify areas where you might reduce carbs either by reducing portion sizes, or replacing items with more diabetes friendly alternatives. It's also a good idea to learn about the GI/GL (Glycaemic Index/Glycaewmic Load) approach to eating - The GL Diet for Dummies is a good introduction. This is a method of choosing and combining food items so that they have a slow and steady impact on your levels, rather than fast 'spikes', which are best avoided 🙂
Please let us know if you have any questions - nothing is considered 'silly', and ther is bound to be someone with an answer for you. I look forward to hearing more from you! 🙂
stephknits
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Welcome shazbo, glad to have you with us. The book northerner has recommended on type 2 is fantastic.
khskel
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I've found this book invaluable. A great aid to keeping my levels under control. http://www.carbsandcals.com/
KookyCat
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Hey Shazbo
Welcome aboard 🙂. Have you looked at Nairns oat biscuits? They do sweet and savoury biscuits, but the sweet versions are lower sugar than most biscuits whilst being slightly more exciting than a rich tea (ginger, fruit and dark chocolate chip). I tolerate them quite well, but that doesn't mean that everyone will because we all react differently to different foods, but might be worth investigating. The savoury cheese biscuits are nice too and low carb and to be honest I'm more of a cracker gal so I prefer those. Anyway I'll stop waffling about biscuits and say welcome to the gang 🙂
Welcome aboard 🙂. Have you looked at Nairns oat biscuits? They do sweet and savoury biscuits, but the sweet versions are lower sugar than most biscuits whilst being slightly more exciting than a rich tea (ginger, fruit and dark chocolate chip). I tolerate them quite well, but that doesn't mean that everyone will because we all react differently to different foods, but might be worth investigating. The savoury cheese biscuits are nice too and low carb and to be honest I'm more of a cracker gal so I prefer those. Anyway I'll stop waffling about biscuits and say welcome to the gang 🙂
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