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Porridge.

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KateR

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I love the stuff but I read in Balance Magazine that it wasn't a good idea for T2s and as I was having a hard time keeping my levels down then I stopped eating it. Now I've seen several mentions of it on here and wonder if the info was misleading. What do you all think?
 
Hi Kate.
I eat porridge but have to be very careful with the portion size otherwise I can spike quite high.

I now only use the sachets of porridge you can buy as on one occasion I felt I was being good and tested at 11.x after a fasting of 5.x.

I do find though its the best breakfast for getting me through the morning without the munchies kicking in, and is good prior to exercise too.
 
I find that if I eat a small portion of porridge and add berries seeds and chopped nuts to it then I do not spike but if I eat the porridge without anything to balance it out then I spike.
It really is trial and error for all of us.
 
When I was first diagnosed and finding out what sends my numbers through the roof I was having Weetabix for breakfast and it was disastrous, so I switched to porridge and have had no problems with it. It seems to affect different folks in different ways. I don't know if it makes any difference but I have mine with a little salt and lots of black pepper, the Scot's way!:D I once made a mistake and got a box of Oats-So-Simple with maple syrup 😱 it took me a week to get over the high, plus it was quite revolting stuff when you're used to the savoury version. These days I vary my breakfasts with things like home made yoghurt and berries or a grill up. I'm slowly getting more adventurous as I discover what I can have always, what I can have sometimes and what I can have - well - never. It's a long slow learning process we all have to go through. Wouldn't it be nice if we were all the same and could have a one-size-fits-all solution?
 
AlisonM said:
When I was first diagnosed and finding out what sends my numbers through the roof I was having Weetabix for breakfast and it was disastrous, so I switched to porridge and have had no problems with it. It seems to affect different folks in different ways. I don't know if it makes any difference but I have mine with a little salt and lots of black pepper, the Scot's way!:D I once made a mistake and got a box of Oats-So-Simple with maple syrup 😱 it took me a week to get over the high, plus it was quite revolting stuff when you're used to the savoury version. These days I vary my breakfasts with things like home made yoghurt and berries or a grill up. I'm slowly getting more adventurous as I discover what I can have always, what I can have sometimes and what I can have - well - never. It's a long slow learning process we all have to go through. Wouldn't it be nice if we were all the same and could have a one-size-fits-all solution?
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I have never thought of putting pepper in as a scot, I am excited now, i like the salt in my porridge, but i also like black pepper...........:D

Thanks fo the idea Alison........
 
I was told I should eat weetabix and porridge too. The weetabix x 2 with no sugar sent me very high too.

I do have sometimes oat so simple with cinammon and this seems fine, but avoid the golden syrup and almond and honey now completely.

I do think proper porridge overall is the best though. Good point about the berries etc, I forgot to mention I have blueberries, strawberries etc on mine too.
 
I'm told there's research which shows that cinnamon can help lower blood sugars. As you'll see from the link DUK aren't exactly enthusiastic, but I have a diabetic friend where I work who says he's been using it for a couple of years now and it does seem to work for him. I'm off to buy some later, my problem is knowing what to do with it, I don't think it will go too well with my chicken salad! Do they do a pill version?
 
I use it in lots of things - especially curries, soups, stews etc - as well as on my porridge. i used to love it on rice pudding but thats a no.

...and its great for keeping ants at bay!
 
cherrypie said:
I find that if I eat a small portion of porridge and add berries seeds and chopped nuts to it then I do not spike but if I eat the porridge without anything to balance it out then I spike.
It really is trial and error for all of us.
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Ditto, but I stick a small banana in (which, in itself can prove unhelpful for some).

When I have tested myself 2hrs after, I'm more often than not still in the 5's or 6's. I don't ever recall having a bad spike afterwards.

But as cherrypie and others have said, it is all trial and error.

Andy
 
Thanks everyone for your help. I shall try a small portion with seeds and nuts and see what happens.
 
Hi KateR,

I'm a non-insulin-dependent Type 2. I keep well away from porridge these days because my testing showed that - like almost every other cereal - it sent my blood glucose levels into double figures.

It's bacon and tomatoes -sometimes with a fried egg or omlette - for me usually these days. Alternatively, yoghurt with berry fruits. My testing has shown me that sort of breakfast does hardly anything to raise my blood glucose levels.

Best wishes - John
 
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