Query about low carb/diabetic diets

chilli

Hi all
I am pre-diabetic (and have underactive thyroid) and have been told recently to make lifestyle changes to improve my sugar levels. I need suggestions for low carb but low calorie meals if I am to try to keep to my 1200 cals. a day which I've been trying to do for about 4 years now. I do eat a couple of pieces of fruit a day and have porridge for breakfast. Any nice alternatives that will keep hunger at bay whilst at work and waiting for lunchtimes?! I ee that the chart for low carbs for diabetics really IS low carb!:drinker: ....
So far my doctors practice have not been that helpful.

vilardip1

depends on how low carb you would like to go...do you have an idea (i.e., 50g net carbs (all carbs minus fiber), 100 total g)? feel free to take a look at my diary, i have been low carbing (with a few days here and there of cheating) since early january...i go with a lot of green veggies (spinach, bell peppers, cucumbers, green beans, broccoli) as my primary source for carbs (usually under 50g total, 30g net carbs per day) and lots of lean protein (boneless skinless chicken breast, lean cuts of beef, turkey, chicken sausage, pork tenderloin)...honestly, because there are only so many types of lean proteins to eat, its more about changing the way you cook things...one day grilling, another day roasting or broiling or baking...one of the toughest parts of the diet is keeping it interesting to keep it sustainable...lots of dry herbs and seasonings (without sugar of course) definitely help, along with minimal carb marinades and such

mkam1980

bump

southernyankee716

Have you checked out Kalyns Kitchen? It's a recipe blog aimed towards low-glycemic and low Carb ( South Beach friendly) recipes. I've made several meals based on her recipes and they're both delicious and very healthy.

http://www.kalynskitchen.com/

delilah47

A friend of mine gets lots of good recipes and info from this site: http://www.dlife.com/
You can sign up for regular emails for recipes and other good stuff. Sometimes I cook for him from the recipes and they appear to be pretty tasty for the most part. Hope this helps.

mickn

As a type 2 diabetic I was told that there is no such thing as a diabetic diet as such, there are just healthy diets and unhealthy diets. We should be eating all the same things as any other normal healthy person and a good healthy diet for anyone would not include a lot of processed sugar.

So my advice is just eat a well balanced healthy diet.

NicolaNash

I would recommend getting a book about the GI diet. This will help recommend lots of food and snacks for you. Oakcakes are a good snack.

dls06

dlife.com

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Hi all
I am pre-diabetic (and have underactive thyroid) and have been told recently to make lifestyle changes to improve my sugar levels. I need suggestions for low carb but low calorie meals if I am to try to keep to my 1200 cals. a day which I've been trying to do for about 4 years now. I do eat a couple of pieces of fruit a day and have porridge for breakfast. Any nice alternatives that will keep hunger at bay whilst at work and waiting for lunchtimes?! I ee that the chart for low carbs for diabetics really IS low carb!:drinker: ....
So far my doctors practice have not been that helpful.

The majority of people that are eating lower on the carbs are NOT calorie counting. If you are consuming unprocessed foods, then there is no need to count calories.

The porridge and 2 servings of fruit every day is not going to improve your insulin levels.

Fat and protein and carbs coming mostly from vegetables and then a maximum of 4 servings of fruit per week is how I was taught to eat by both an Endocrinologist and a Registered Dietician who focused on Diabetic patients only.

chilli

Thank you all for your input, there is certainly a wealth of information out there. I do realise that my fruit and porridge will have to go, (sob!) or at least cut back to a couple of times a week.
I think I will have to radically change my eating routine now, thinking about the foods themselves and not the calories, will be hard but I can but try. I don't really know how low carb I want to go, I still have to talk with my GP about it all in a couple of weeks. it will be interesting to see what results the next glucose and blood tests reveal in mid may. If I can keep the sugars at bay and reduce them all the better!
My Dads family have a major history of Diabetes and my Dad was diagnosed in his 50's which i am n now and I don't want to end up the same way.

:drinker:

cramernh

The majority of people that are eating lower on the carbs are NOT calorie counting. If you are consuming unprocessed foods, then there is no need to count calories.

The porridge and 2 servings of fruit every day is not going to improve your insulin levels.

Fat and protein and carbs coming mostly from vegetables and then a maximum of 4 servings of fruit per week is how I was taught to eat by both an Endocrinologist and a Registered Dietician who focused on Diabetic patients only.

Sorry but your statement about 'the majority of people that are eating lower on the carbs are NOT calorie counting" is definitely not true.

What you were taught by your Endocrinologist and RD is advice meant for YOU and YOUR situation, not for everyone. So you have to keep the medical advice squarely to yourself because that it how it was given. Every diabetic patient is going to be different from the next diabetic patient so there can never be any generalizing.

Im medically on a low-carbohydrate intake under the advisement of an Endocrinologist who sent me for allergy-related testing. I found out food-related things I had no idea about that really made an impression on me.

I have a food-elimination list due to the way my body reacts and how sensitive things react.... Im also a complex metabolic disorder that REQUIRES that elimination list to happen. Since July 2011, Ive dropped 64lbs.... Now, for the past almost two months, Ive maintained and that is ok...

My total cholesterol from July to December went from 225 to 117 all with dietary changes and exercise. I was also taken off one of the four prescription medications as well. Again, dietary changes. I had all three doctors (who oversee my care) call me at home in-person to ask me how the hell I did this because its unheard of in women with PCOS, insulin resistance AND having a metabolic disorder they just cant put a label on.... when I told them, they were shocked but pleased. The reality is, Im the first patient they had who was 100% total compliant with the food-elimination list results of the allergy testing AND doing a Low-carb intake.

To the OP:
what ever you do, please ***do not take or seek medical related information here on MFP*** . Always discuss medical related things with your physicians. Never take medical-related advice here because what works for one person, could be a huge detriment against you.

Having said that, I do work in the medical field with over 30 specialties of medicine. I also have a culinary background (love my side business) with which I can take traditional meals and help revise them in to healthier options in using only fresh foods. I moderate the "Low Carbers Daily Forum" group here on MFP.. you are more than welcome to join us over there if you would like! Lots of great people all doing some version of low-carbohydrate intake. And we all advocate to each other to consult with our individual physicians when things tend to get medically specific with posts. Good food porn too! LOL!!!

PaleoPath4Lyfe

The Diabetes Institute where I was going is YES giving this same information to EVERYONE. No need to be so rude and snarky.

I will continue to advocate an ALL NATURAL EATING PLAN to everyone with Metabolic and Endocrine issues as the processed foods keep the hormones out of balance.

I will not keep my story, nor what my doctors and the dietician to myself.

Eating excess carbs as a lot of Dr's , nutritionists, etc are going to keep many people on DRUGS and that leads to neuropathy, amputations and worse, early DEATH.

There is NO REASON FOR A TYPE 2 DIABETIC TO REMAIN ON MEDICATIONS. EATING REAL FOOD CURES DIABETES.

The majority of people that are eating lower on the carbs are NOT calorie counting. If you are consuming unprocessed foods, then there is no need to count calories.

The porridge and 2 servings of fruit every day is not going to improve your insulin levels.

Fat and protein and carbs coming mostly from vegetables and then a maximum of 4 servings of fruit per week is how I was taught to eat by both an Endocrinologist and a Registered Dietician who focused on Diabetic patients only.

Sorry but your statement about 'the majority of people that are eating lower on the carbs are NOT calorie counting" is definitely not true.

What you were taught by your Endocrinologist and RD is advice meant for YOU and YOUR situation, not for everyone. So you have to keep the medical advice squarely to yourself because that it how it was given. Every diabetic patient is going to be different from the next diabetic patient so there can never be any generalizing.

Im medically on a low-carbohydrate intake under the advisement of an Endocrinologist who sent me for allergy-related testing. I found out food-related things I had no idea about that really made an impression on me.

I have a food-elimination list due to the way my body reacts and how sensitive things react.... Im also a complex metabolic disorder that REQUIRES that elimination list to happen. Since July 2011, Ive dropped 64lbs.... Now, for the past almost two months, Ive maintained and that is ok...

My total cholesterol from July to December went from 225 to 117 all with dietary changes and exercise. I was also taken off one of the four prescription medications as well. Again, dietary changes. I had all three doctors (who oversee my care) call me at home in-person to ask me how the hell I did this because its unheard of in women with PCOS, insulin resistance AND having a metabolic disorder they just cant put a label on.... when I told them, they were shocked but pleased. The reality is, Im the first patient they had who was 100% total compliant with the food-elimination list results of the allergy testing AND doing a Low-carb intake.

To the OP:
what ever you do, please ***do not take or seek medical related information here on MFP*** . Always discuss medical related things with your physicians. Never take medical-related advice here because what works for one person, could be a huge detriment against you.

Having said that, I do work in the medical field with over 30 specialties of medicine. I also have a culinary background (love my side business) with which I can take traditional meals and help revise them in to healthier options in using only fresh foods. I moderate the "Low Carbers Daily Forum" group here on MFP.. you are more than welcome to join us over there if you would like! Lots of great people all doing some version of low-carbohydrate intake. And we all advocate to each other to consult with our individual physicians when things tend to get medically specific with posts. Good food porn too! LOL!!!

cramernh

The Diabetes Institute where I was going is YES giving this same information to EVERYONE. No need to be so rude and snarky.

I will continue to advocate an ALL NATURAL EATING PLAN to everyone with Metabolic and Endocrine issues as the processed foods keep the hormones out of balance.

I will not keep my story, nor what my doctors and the dietician to myself.

Eating excess carbs as a lot of Dr's , nutritionists, etc are going to keep many people on DRUGS and that leads to neuropathy, amputations and worse, early DEATH.

There is NO REASON FOR A TYPE 2 DIABETIC TO REMAIN ON MEDICATIONS. EATING REAL FOOD CURES DIABETES.

The majority of people that are eating lower on the carbs are NOT calorie counting. If you are consuming unprocessed foods, then there is no need to count calories.

The porridge and 2 servings of fruit every day is not going to improve your insulin levels.

Fat and protein and carbs coming mostly from vegetables and then a maximum of 4 servings of fruit per week is how I was taught to eat by both an Endocrinologist and a Registered Dietician who focused on Diabetic patients only.

Sorry but your statement about 'the majority of people that are eating lower on the carbs are NOT calorie counting" is definitely not true.

What you were taught by your Endocrinologist and RD is advice meant for YOU and YOUR situation, not for everyone. So you have to keep the medical advice squarely to yourself because that it how it was given. Every diabetic patient is going to be different from the next diabetic patient so there can never be any generalizing.

Im medically on a low-carbohydrate intake under the advisement of an Endocrinologist who sent me for allergy-related testing. I found out food-related things I had no idea about that really made an impression on me.

I have a food-elimination list due to the way my body reacts and how sensitive things react.... Im also a complex metabolic disorder that REQUIRES that elimination list to happen. Since July 2011, Ive dropped 64lbs.... Now, for the past almost two months, Ive maintained and that is ok...

My total cholesterol from July to December went from 225 to 117 all with dietary changes and exercise. I was also taken off one of the four prescription medications as well. Again, dietary changes. I had all three doctors (who oversee my care) call me at home in-person to ask me how the hell I did this because its unheard of in women with PCOS, insulin resistance AND having a metabolic disorder they just cant put a label on.... when I told them, they were shocked but pleased. The reality is, Im the first patient they had who was 100% total compliant with the food-elimination list results of the allergy testing AND doing a Low-carb intake.

To the OP:
what ever you do, please ***do not take or seek medical related information here on MFP*** . Always discuss medical related things with your physicians. Never take medical-related advice here because what works for one person, could be a huge detriment against you.

Having said that, I do work in the medical field with over 30 specialties of medicine. I also have a culinary background (love my side business) with which I can take traditional meals and help revise them in to healthier options in using only fresh foods. I moderate the "Low Carbers Daily Forum" group here on MFP.. you are more than welcome to join us over there if you would like! Lots of great people all doing some version of low-carbohydrate intake. And we all advocate to each other to consult with our individual physicians when things tend to get medically specific with posts. Good food porn too! LOL!!!

You have made a really bad assumption - I was not rude or snarky at all. I do work in healthcare and the physicians that I review will all say the same thing: every patient is different. One patient will have specific sugar restrictions established while another patient will have different sugar restrictions.... This isnt a cookie-cut-concept.

I dont believe you truly read my post because I never said eating high-carb amounts was healthy..... And, you are getting upset with a moderator who has not given you any problems maliciously, so please take it easy.