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goodybags
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Welcome to the forum @xtrucker
when you were first told you are T2 diabetic did the GP tell you your Hba1c
knowing this will help you understand how much work you need to do to manage your blood sugars,
a great place to start is by keeping honest food diary
people will be able to advise on the best substitute foods
when you were first told you are T2 diabetic did the GP tell you your Hba1c
knowing this will help you understand how much work you need to do to manage your blood sugars,
a great place to start is by keeping honest food diary
people will be able to advise on the best substitute foods
Cherrelle DUK
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Hi xtrucker, welcome to the forum.
I agree with the food diary advice. Only for a week, note down what you eat for each meal and then take a break and look at how you can reduce the carbs or replace them altogether.
You can still eat well, just need adjusting such as steak and salad instead of rice and healthy versions of kebab meat without the bread.
Feel free to have a look around the site including the link below and let us know if there's anything specific we can help with.
www.diabetes.org.uk
forum.diabetes.org.uk
I agree with the food diary advice. Only for a week, note down what you eat for each meal and then take a break and look at how you can reduce the carbs or replace them altogether.
You can still eat well, just need adjusting such as steak and salad instead of rice and healthy versions of kebab meat without the bread.
Feel free to have a look around the site including the link below and let us know if there's anything specific we can help with.
I have type 2 diabetes – what can I eat?
If you've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, one of the first things you might be worried about is food. You’re likely to be faced with what seems like an endless list of new tasks. Medical appointments, taking medication, stopping smoking, being more active and eating a healthy, balanced...
Food/carb queries + recipes
Coming to terms with diabetes and food can be very difficult - this forum is for all your food and carbohydrate queries and a place to post your favourite recipes!
forum.diabetes.org.uk
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