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Hi Ukiboy
I was diagnosed with diabetes last year-my levels were sitting at 48, 49 and 50 on repeated tests.
I got it down to 45 just by changing my diet, and so it’s nowin the pre diabetic range for a diabetic. Hoping it’s gone down further at my next test. Personally I would never buy food labelled for “diabetics” as it’s not needed.
I just watch what I eat and look for the sugar content in everything I eat. I no longer eat chocolate or any kinds of sweets, no cakes, ice cream etc, and just the occasional biscuit. Very little alcohol.
Sugar is everywhere, so it’s very difficult to avoid completely, but I’ll concentrate on only eating food with natural sugars-for example red berry types of fruit like rasps and strawberries are better for me. I never eat white bread, but I do have seeded wholemeal-but not too much of it. Porridge is good for breakfast. I feel much better for it and my gp was really pleased with my last results.
Sarah xx
With my diabetes, I get tested twice a year. Your result is not far from the normal range for a non diabetic and hopefully it can go down with just some little tweaks to what you’re eating.
I have other medical conditions I need to be mindful of with my diet-I have no gallbladder now for example so I do my best to eat as little unhealthy fats as possible, but it can sometimes be difficult to know what’s best. Honestly, sometimes I think all I should be eating is dust like the Matt Lucas character in Little Britain!
But I don’t stress about it-I knew I was at higher risk of diabetes in later life as my mum had type 2 like I have, and I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant. I just try to watch what I eat, but sometimes, very occasionally, I have a treat-like having a scone after being in town today!
Food packaging today is so helpful in showing when things are high sugar/high fat etc so I read the labels on everything before I buy something.
Sarah xx
