Sandwich thins that are hot!

[happydog]

I hate cold food. Know salad etc is good for me but I really have to force myself to eat it. Since diagnosis as type 2 no more sandwiches. However I have found that the Warburton's sandwich thins (brown multigrain) can be stuffed with cheese and ham etc and put in one of those toasting bags and warmed up. They are scrummy and don't seem to spike the BG.

 

[LeeLee]

Yay! Someone else has discovered them. I use then instead of normal bread for my lunches, for a reduced calorie portion controlled alternative to conventional bread.

 

[Cat1964]

I bought them in my Asda online shopping today. I usually leave for work very early in the mornings and am not usually able to take my medications on an empty stomach. So I usually take something small to have and I thought these were ideal.

 

[AlisonM]

I must have a look for those, they sound good. I do love a good toastie.

 

[Lauras87]

I've had them before & they are yummy
But must try them hot

 

[Curious2023]

I have just ordered a Crimpit which crimps the sandwich thins so the filling doesn’t fall out in the toaster. Will let you know how I get on . Hopefully the brown ones are ok? Anyone know

 

[Leadinglights]

I have just ordered a Crimpit which crimps the sandwich thins so the filling doesn’t fall out in the toaster. Will let you know how I get on . Hopefully the brown ones are ok? Anyone know

They are 18.1g carbs per thin so with a low carb filling sound as if they would be a good sandwich alternative if you are able to tolerate bread.

 

[Deleted member 21371]

They are 18.1g carbs per thin so with a low carb filling sound as if they would be a good sandwich alternative if you are able to tolerate bread.

I think even I would be pushed to find a high carb filling.
Tomato, salad?
Although I have been known to put Sunday lunch leftovers, including the potatoes, or left over pie on a sandwich in the good old days.
I guess mainstream would be jam, honey.........

 

[Curious2023]

They are 18.1g carbs per thin so with a low carb filling sound as if they would be a good sandwich alternative if you are able to tolerate bread.

Thank you. I am new to this. I am trying to understand carbs it seems so difficult. My husband been diagnosed type 2 but not on any medication. Trying to loose weight as well as control carbs. Has managed to loose 10lb and blood 6.2 so we seem to be doing something right. Any help greatly appreciated. Not sure if carb limit is per meal or per day and should it be less than 50? Live in UK thanks

 

[42istheanswer]

I think even I would be pushed to find a high carb filling.
Tomato, salad?
Although I have been known to put Sunday lunch leftovers, including the potatoes, or left over pie on a sandwich in the good old days.
I guess mainstream would be jam, honey.........

Chocolate spread.... Especially the one we used to make as kids - marg, cocoa powder and icing sugar!

 

[42istheanswer]

Thank you. I am new to this. I am trying to understand carbs it seems so difficult. My husband been diagnosed type 2 but not on any medication. Trying to loose weight as well as control carbs. Has managed to loose 10lb and blood 6.2 so we seem to be doing something right. Any help greatly appreciated. Not sure if carb limit is per meal or per day and should it be less than 50? Live in UK thanks

Often when people say "low carb" they mean below 130g per day, spread out across the meals. So aiming for under 50g per meal (and not having carb snacks) is one way that may work, especially in terms of not giving the liver & pancreas too much glucose to respond to at one time

 

[Leadinglights]

Thank you. I am new to this. I am trying to understand carbs it seems so difficult. My husband been diagnosed type 2 but not on any medication. Trying to loose weight as well as control carbs. Has managed to loose 10lb and blood 6.2 so we seem to be doing something right. Any help greatly appreciated. Not sure if carb limit is per meal or per day and should it be less than 50? Live in UK thanks

If people are following a low carb regime and many have found that a successful way to reduce blood glucose and lose weight then the suggested amount of total carbs not just sugar should be no more than 130g per day. That includes everything you eat and drink. Dividing what you have between your meals rather than a meal with virtually no carbs then a meal with really high carbs would not be quite so good as people can tolerate a certain amount of carbs but more than that will increase their blood glucose too much. Low carb does not mean NO carbs
Can you clarify what the 6.2 is as it could be from a home monitor and would be a moment in time reading in mmol/l or the result of an HbA1C test which would have been in % though now it is more usually given in mmol/mol. The diagnostic level is 6.5% or 48mmol/mol
It is quite possible to manage the condition by diet for many people so he is doing well to lose weight.
This link may help you with some meal ideas. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
The book or app Carbs and Cals is a useful resource as it gives the carb value of various portions of foods and meals so you can meke better choices. It was and still is my bible.
You can also look on packets and on the internet for the Total carbs in the nutritional information, usually given in g carb per 100g so a bit of arithmetic needed to work out for the portion you are going to have.

 

[Curious2023]

If people are following a low carb regime and many have found that a successful way to reduce blood glucose and lose weight then the suggested amount of total carbs not just sugar should be no more than 130g per day. That includes everything you eat and drink. Dividing what you have between your meals rather than a meal with virtually no carbs then a meal with really high carbs would not be quite so good as people can tolerate a certain amount of carbs but more than that will increase their blood glucose too much. Low carb does not mean NO carbs
Can you clarify what the 6.2 is as it could be from a home monitor and would be a moment in time reading in mmol/l or the result of an HbA1C test which would have been in % though now it is more usually given in mmol/mol. The diagnostic level is 6.5% or 48mmol/mol
It is quite possible to manage the condition by diet for many people so he is doing well to lose weight.
This link may help you with some meal ideas. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
The book or app Carbs and Cals is a useful resource as it gives the carb value of various portions of foods and meals so you can meke better choices. It was and still is my bible.
You can also look on packets and on the internet for the Total carbs in the nutritional information, usually given in g carb per 100g so a bit of arithmetic needed to work out for the portion you are going to have.

Thank you so much. He is using an AccuChek home test so I think the 6.2 refers to the HbA1c. He hasn’t been told to test we just thought it might help us understand what affects him. Reading forums everyone seems different. I will look up your suggestions. Thanks very much.

 

[Leadinglights]

Thank you so much. He is using an AccuChek home test so I think the 6.2 refers to the HbA1c. He hasn’t been told to test we just thought it might help us understand what affects him. Reading forums everyone seems different. I will look up your suggestions. Thanks very much.

The HbA1C would be the test the doctor does to confirm a diabetes diagnosis and would be done from a blood sample taken from the arn and sent to the lab.
The 6.2 would be mmol/l if taken from a fingerprick and tested with your home monitor.
People check with their monitor for a number of reasons. Testing in the morning will give an idea of day to day, week to week progress. Testing before you eat and after 2 hours will tell you if you have tolerated your meal if the increase is no more than 2-3mmol/l or no more than 8.5 once levels come down. Testing if you feel unwell can indicate if that could be because of high or low blood glucose levels.
Levels from your home monitor to aim at would be 4-7mmol/l fasting /morning and before meals and no more than 8mmol/l 2 hours post meal.
I hope that clarifies what the 6.2 is.(the units are important in knowing what a measurement might be)

 

[Curious2023]

The HbA1C would be the test the doctor does to confirm a diabetes diagnosis and would be done from a blood sample taken from the arn and sent to the lab.
The 6.2 would be mmol/l if taken from a fingerprick and tested with your home monitor.
People check with their monitor for a number of reasons. Testing in the morning will give an idea of day to day, week to week progress. Testing before you eat and after 2 hours will tell you if you have tolerated your meal if the increase is no more than 2-3mmol/l or no more than 8.5 once levels come down. Testing if you feel unwell can indicate if that could be because of high or low blood glucose levels.
Levels from your home monitor to aim at would be 4-7mmol/l fasting /morning and before meals and no more than 8mmol/l 2 hours post meal.
I hope that clarifies what the 6.2 is.(the units are important in knowing what a measurement might be)

Thank you that explains it very well. It looks like he is doing ok so we will keep doing what we have been doing unless his measurements cause concern. Thanks for taking the time to help much appreciated .

 

[Elenka_HM]

In case anyone is interested, Lidl does their own brand sandwich thins and they are also around 18g of carbs per thin.

 

[Curious2023]

Thank you I have been using Aldi as we haven’t got a Lidl. Had some leftover fresh salmon ( cooked) and put that in and put in air fryer for 3 minutes it was nice but a bit dry perhaps should have added tomatoes.

 

[Leadinglights]

Thank you I have been using Aldi as we haven’t got a Lidl. Had some leftover fresh salmon ( cooked) and put that in and put in air fryer for 3 minutes it was nice but a bit dry perhaps should have added tomatoes.

How about adding some Philadelphia with garlic and herbs or black pepper and lemon slices.

 

[Blue25]

Thank you so much. He is using an AccuChek home test so I think the 6.2 refers to the HbA1c. He hasn’t been told to test we just thought it might help us understand what affects him. Reading forums everyone seems different. I will look up your suggestions. Thanks very much.

Hi @Curious2023 If you are using the AccuChek monitor the 6.2 could well be an estimated HbA1C reading which will be an average of all readings in the last 21 days. That is likely to change as more readings are taken. Nevertheless, sounds like your husband is making great progress.

 

[Specs]

I hate cold food. Know salad etc is good for me but I really have to force myself to eat it. Since diagnosis as type 2 no more sandwiches. However I have found that the Warburton's sandwich thins (brown multigrain) can be stuffed with cheese and ham etc and put in one of those toasting bags and warmed up. They are scrummy and don't seem to spike the BG.

I bought soft wholemeal pitta pockets from a local One Stop shop yesterday and stuffed them with lettuce and red peppers, a spread of low fat soft cheese, a squirt of mayo and down the hatch. Crunchy, fresh and tasty. My BG home test reading after coffee and two digestives today was nearly 9.