GF and Diabetic Diet and trying to lose weight??

fatladysings72

I was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I am already managing with celiac's and I am stuggling with what to prepare for dinners for the family that I can eat. High protein, lower fat, no grains and only fiber from veggies and some fruit. So frustrated. Help!

ModoVincere

Proteins: fish, lean beef, chicken, turkey, etc.
Carbs: potatoes? Can you eat rice? If so, brown rice might be good. Lots of veggies. Fruit. If you can eat oatmeal, fruit crisps are good desserts.
Fats....don't fret these, but nuts and oily fish will provide what you need.

fatladysings72

I can eat brown rice and potatoes and corn. No oatmeal, flax, wheat, or rye. I can do buckwheat and quinoa. But right now I am trying to avoid most carbs since my sugar is very high and I am trying to get it down quickly and lose weight. I am also allergic to sunflower oil and seeds, zucchini, basil, milk and of course wheat.

VelociMama

Find out if your insurance company will cover a visit to a dietician. They can help you with recipes and customizing your meal plans.

willnorton

look at

www.lowcarbdiets.about.com

its a great site

fatladysings72

look at

www.lowcarbdiets.about.com

its a great site

Thank you I will.

fatladysings72

Find out if your insurance company will cover a visit to a dietician. They can help you with recipes and customizing your meal plans.

No insurance but I am meeting with a nutrionist in a week and a half to see if she can help me lay out a meal plan.

VelociMama

Find out if your insurance company will cover a visit to a dietician. They can help you with recipes and customizing your meal plans.

No insurance but I am meeting with a nutrionist in a week and a half to see if she can help me lay out a meal plan.

Sounds good. Best of luck to you. My mom has Celiac's disease also (not diabetes though), and it's difficult for her to eat out and cook as well. I know she has a dietician who has helped her a lot though.

blink1021

I definitely recommend seeing a dietician it will help. I had gestational diabetes and went to see one and she gave me a whole packet plus meal plans to help me and to give ideas and my family including my husband and son ate the meals and were very satisfied plus the snacks. They loved yogurt. light yogurt especially walmart light yogurt is only 1 carb not sure what you can eat and not eat but talk to your doctor about a referral. I am surprised you have not been referred we have a great diabetes center where we live. Even though my sugar went back to normal after delivery I still follow the diet today and it helped me get the baby weight off and then some so far. good luck.

quill16

I am gluten free and was borderline diabetic and had high blood pressure. I now am at goal weight and have great numbers for sugar , cholesterol, etc. Check out my food diary.
Breakfast :eggwhites and veggies
Lunch Salad and 2 oz lean meat
Dinner 4oz lean meat and 2cups of veggies
Snacks: gluten free protein bar, greek yogurt, rice cake and peanut butter,

I eat oatmeal and flax for breakfast and am not certain why you cannot have these.
I do not eat bread, potatoes, rice , or wheat except for a sweet potato once a week.Nor do I eat corn, peas or high carb veggies

Gentyl

Find out if your insurance company will cover a visit to a dietician. They can help you with recipes and customizing your meal plans.

No insurance but I am meeting with a nutrionist in a week and a half to see if she can help me lay out a meal plan.

Forget the nutritionist. Go here: www.diabetesforum.com. Ask about VLCHF diabetic diet. It saved my life.. is along the lines of a low carb diet specifically for diabetics. I've been on this for 3 and a half months and have already lost 42 pounds.

JaceyMarieS

I'm diabetic and also have intolerances to wheat, corn, soy, shellfish and peanuts. Thank God, I don't have one to zucchini...you poor thing!

My diary is open if you'd like some ideas.

firemanfive0

not sure...but I would think chicken or beef fajitas would fit in your list. And if you cant have them on the tortilla put them on brown fried rice. This is what I had for supper tonight!

Mokey41

My hubby is allergic to wheat and my granddaughter is celiac. As long as you cook from scratch there should be no issue. Meat, potatoes or rice and a vegetable. You can do portion control for yourself and let the rest eat as they will. I don't do recipes, casseroles or prepackaged food. I just use the KISS method and we all get along fine. We don't buy the gluten free products as substitutes because most of them taste like crap, are expensive and are usually higher in calories than the regular products.

90% of your weight loss will come from your diet. Regardless of what you can eat just stay in budget.

fatladysings72

I eat oatmeal and flax for breakfast and am not certain why you cannot have these.

Not all celiac's can handle oatmeal. It has a certain amount of gluten in it. Some do fine. Others not so much. And the flax is very beneficial for most but again for some the flax seeds are too rough on the digestive tract. That is why I can't handle either of those.

farmwife3815

I'm a diabetic. My diary is open. Feel free to look at it and see if it helps. Also, feel free to message me or friend me with any questions. Good luck!!

fatladysings72

Thank you all so much. I will look into all of your suggestions as I have been dealing with The Celiac's for many years now but adding the whole diabetic thing is too much for my crazy mind. lol One thing for sure it is time to lose weight!!! NO DOUBT!

CJ_Holmes

I'm type one diabetic and my partner is gluten-free, so I feel your pain! You'll see some gluten snacks in my diary, but I'm trying to go back to lower carb as well, because my blood sugar has been crap lately. My diary is open- feel free to persuse my meals, although don't judge my holiday madness!

I learned a ton from the forums at diabetesforums.com. the people are awesome.

And the most helpful book I ever read when I was first diabetic was Dr. Bernsteins Diabetes solution. http://www.diabetes-book.com/ I can't be happy eating quite as low-carb as he recommends, but he really helps you understand. I'm not sure your reasons for eating low-fat, but if it's just the traditional "diabetics and heart disease" thing, i would re-think it if you're going to eat low-carb.

You really can do this. It's overwhelming, but you will learn a lot, and we are all here to help! High blood sugar also makes you feel depressed, so just stick with it and you will feel so much better.

fatladysings72

I'm type one diabetic and my partner is gluten-free, so I feel your pain! You'll see some gluten snacks in my diary, but I'm trying to go back to lower carb as well, because my blood sugar has been crap lately. My diary is open- feel free to persuse my meals, although don't judge my holiday madness!

I learned a ton from the forums at diabetesforums.com. the people are awesome.

And the most helpful book I ever read when I was first diabetic was Dr. Bernsteins Diabetes solution. http://www.diabetes-book.com/ I can't be happy eating quite as low-carb as he recommends, but he really helps you understand. I'm not sure your reasons for eating low-fat, but if it's just the traditional "diabetics and heart disease" thing, i would re-think it if you're going to eat low-carb.

You really can do this. It's overwhelming, but you will learn a lot, and we are all here to help! High blood sugar also makes you feel depressed, so just stick with it and you will feel so much better.

Thanks so much! You just made me feel so much better. It is overwhelming and I am tired of being frustrated with it. The only reason I wanted to do lower fat... not low fat is because I am trying to lose weight quickly. That's the only reason.

Mokey41

Fat doesn't make you fat. Your body needs fats to operate properly, just work them into your budget. Fats will help to keep you satiated.

auddii

Fat doesn't make you fat. Your body needs fats to operate properly, just work them into your budget. Fats will help to keep you satiated.

^^This. Stick with healthy fats if you're worried about it (olive oil, avocados, nuts, etc.), and make sure it fits into your calories. I've cut a lot of grain products out purely for personal reasons, and if you just eat veggies and lean meat all day, it's actually pretty hard to hit higher calories (well, unless you eat a ton of food). I've added in things like avocados to my salads, homemade dressing with olive oil, and peanut butter on a spoon.

poedunk65

Read Forks over KNives.

DrBorkBork

I'm diabetic and lead a gluten free lifestyle, but I tend to be low carb, high fat, and high/moderate protein. Feel free to friend me. I try to track my food daily

jalara

Is there a reason they can't eat the same foods as you? I'm a Celiac as well and my Hubby eats what I do at home. When he's at a work or we go out he eats whatever he wants - it took us a few months to figure it out (back in 2008 when we started) but now it's simple and easy.

Rice pasta isn't that different. GF doesn't mean it tastes bad - not at all. You just have to learn a new standard of food. How old are your kids? It might be a great way to teach them about choosing what goes into their bodies.

For the diabetic side of things, protein, veggies, nuts, seeds, fruits, etc. You could ask to see a dietitian, or you could change the way the whole family eats for the better.

Are you insulin dependant? Or on metformin?

fatladysings72

Is there a reason they can't eat the same foods as you? I'm a Celiac as well and my Hubby eats what I do at home. When he's at a work or we go out he eats whatever he wants - it took us a few months to figure it out (back in 2008 when we started) but now it's simple and easy.

Rice pasta isn't that different. GF doesn't mean it tastes bad - not at all. You just have to learn a new standard of food. How old are your kids? It might be a great way to teach them about choosing what goes into their bodies.

For the diabetic side of things, protein, veggies, nuts, seeds, fruits, etc. You could ask to see a dietitian, or you could change the way the whole family eats for the better.

Are you insulin dependant? Or on metformin?

metformin and my husband actually hates pasta, rice and tolerates potatoes, I am just not used to cooking this way, coming from a casserole, soup family. I actually like the brown rice pasta and have been using it for years.... now I don't want to until my sugar comes down then I will moderate from that point on.

ModoVincere

metformin and my husband actually hates pasta, rice and tolerates potatoes, I am just not used to cooking this way, coming from a casserole, soup family. I actually like the brown rice pasta and have been using it for years.... now I don't want to until my sugar comes down then I will moderate from that point on.

have you been tested for T1 or LADA? T1's have a higher incidence of celiac's than the regular population.
It might be worth a c-peptide test, or having your GAD65 (antibodies associated with beta cell destruction) tested.

luv2ash

I can eat brown rice and potatoes and corn. No oatmeal, flax, wheat, or rye. I can do buckwheat and quinoa. But right now I am trying to avoid most carbs since my sugar is very high and I am trying to get it down quickly and lose weight. I am also allergic to sunflower oil and seeds, zucchini, basil, milk and of course wheat.

Is there a written rule somewhere that says we have to eat carbs at every meal????

For two years now, I make a lean and green meal for dinner every night. This means no starchy carbs. My meals always consist of about 5-7 oz of lean protein and 1-1/2 cups of green veggies or 3 cups of salad. Simple. I don't miss the potatoes, fries, the rice, the bread, the pasta AT ALL.

Tonight's dinner: Roasted turkey breast and spaghetti squash with light laughing cow cheese and canned tomatoes. My carbs come from veggies for the most part (sometimes yogurt).

luv2ash

metformin and my husband actually hates pasta, rice and tolerates potatoes, I am just not used to cooking this way, coming from a casserole, soup family. I actually like the brown rice pasta and have been using it for years.... now I don't want to until my sugar comes down then I will moderate from that point on.

If you stick to just LEAN and GREEN--your sugars will come down easily. I lost my weight on a program that manages blood sugar levels and my prediabetic state disappeared. People with diabetes are coming off meds and put into remission with this program.

Rotag1

I'm just starting with this program, my diet started Sept 20th. Diabeties, High BP...it was time. My little brother told me to try low carb. Say NO to Bread, Potato, Rice and fried food. I found this website with great receipes that has given me good tasting stuff to eat, never hungry and I went down 30lbs in 60 days! Check out www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus Good luck

Firefox7275

I was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I am already managing with celiac's and I am stuggling with what to prepare for dinners for the family that I can eat. High protein, lower fat, no grains and only fiber from veggies and some fruit. So frustrated. Help!

Have you been referred to a registered dietician (not a nutritionist, you want someone with high level medical/ healthcare qualifications)? If you try to go low carb and low fat at the same time you are likely to end up with nutrient deficiencies, and these are already associated with both coeliac and with type 2 diabetes. If you do not/ cannot eat many grains and don't wish to eat pulses you must have far more tree nuts, seeds and cocoa for minerals, plus plenty of green vegetables. If you don't want to eat much tree nuts and seeds for the fat you really ought to be eating beans and lentils. All carbs are not created equal for diabetics any more than for coeliacs, research the glycaemic index.

Switch out all grains and high GI carbs for low glycaemic index ones - beans and lentils, low sugar fruits and non starchy vegetables. Don't rely on gluten free peocessed carbs like pasta and bread, most of these are based on long grain rice, corn and white potato ALL of which behave much the same as sugar in the body. Eat plenty of oily fish for protein and essential fatty acids, long chain omega-3s are powerful anti inflammatories beneficial in both your conditions. If you eat the canned stuff with the crumbly bones you will get a little minerals.

Any diet for you should be wholefood, home prepared and nutritionally balanced, so should be suitable for the whole family with slight modifications. IMO your husband should be supportive and setting a good example on healthy eating for your children so there is no reason for him not to eat much the same as you. There is an incredible amount of overlap in what sort of diet is beneficial in preventing or treating numerous health complaints, and your children are at risk of diabetes in later life, what they eat now is highly relevant.

Balancing their blood sugar with the glycaemic index, eating a wide range of nutrient dense whole foods, lots of oily fish, fruits and veggies should make your doctor and dietician smile. It will do them absolutely no harm whatsoever not to eat wheat, barley, rye, rice, corn and white potatoes providing as they eat other foods that supply the same nutrients.

CJ_Holmes

I'm type one diabetic and my partner is gluten-free, so I feel your pain! You'll see some gluten snacks in my diary, but I'm trying to go back to lower carb as well, because my blood sugar has been crap lately. My diary is open- feel free to persuse my meals, although don't judge my holiday madness!

I learned a ton from the forums at diabetesforums.com. the people are awesome.

And the most helpful book I ever read when I was first diabetic was Dr. Bernsteins Diabetes solution. http://www.diabetes-book.com/ I can't be happy eating quite as low-carb as he recommends, but he really helps you understand. I'm not sure your reasons for eating low-fat, but if it's just the traditional "diabetics and heart disease" thing, i would re-think it if you're going to eat low-carb.

You really can do this. It's overwhelming, but you will learn a lot, and we are all here to help! High blood sugar also makes you feel depressed, so just stick with it and you will feel so much better.

Thanks so much! You just made me feel so much better. It is overwhelming and I am tired of being frustrated with it. The only reason I wanted to do lower fat... not low fat is because I am trying to lose weight quickly. That's the only reason.

Since new years I have been really focused on lower carb ,100 grams, higher protein and higher fat. I have my calories set at 1500 (I am 5'7", female, 150 currently) and I am having a hard time getting up to them. This may not work for everyone of course, but for me, it seems perfect. I am losing weight, I do not feel deprived or hungry, and I have more energy. My blood sugar is finally stabilizing. The fat makes a big difference. The days I eat lower fat, I do not feel as good, and I am hungry. I eat meat, eggs, cheese, nuts, and veggies primarily, with some fruit. That''s pretty much it. I am having no cravings. After 10 days, I have lost 2 inches on my waist, 3 pounds, and my skin looks amazing.

I'm wondering how this is going for you, and how you are feeling? I hope that you've been able to gain more of a sense of control. Over the past 10 years I have gone up and down, sometimes feeling like a total failure, and then getting back into a good routine. Be patient with yourself like you would with a struggling friend.