Diabetes

First and best advice I got newly diagnosed was the plate method.

Eating a variety at every meal, every snack helped me get sustained energy without overdoing anything either. Getting in to a routine for breakfast is very good, too. You can get creative with breakfast as long as you find a similar protein to an egg. Like greek yogurt.

Oatmeal/porridge is a slow release carbohydrate because of the high soluble fiber. Here's an article describing the joy of oats.

valpru wrote: »

It's really confusing. I would agree with you re porridge but diabetes clinicians say low carb diet but start the day with porridge to get the slow released energy it brings.
I need variety to not only get this under control but to also stick to my weigh less goals.

Most clinicians are going by dated guidelines. They think there's enough fiber in porridge to provide slow released glucose. They would be wrong. Most diabetics see a very high blood sugar spike from porridge. I've also seen clinicians recommend low-fat dairy, etc. Fat is useful for slowing the release of glucose into the bloodstream.Full fat in moderation is the way to go. Don't trust any and all medical personnel.

What type of diabetes? I'm slowly getting there...I have a primary autoimmune disease (Addison's) that's leading me slowly to diabetes insipidus (type 1 - also helped by taking catabolic steroids) and it's scary.
I'm paying close attention to your post because this is my future, too :~

valpru wrote: »

Newly diagnosed. Looking for low sugar recipes, especially breakfasts.

T1 or T2? Are you on medication? If it is T2Dm, follow your doctor's recommendations but also ask for a consultation with a Registered Dietician and/or a Certified Diabetic Educator. Most healthcare providers will cover a certain number of consultations for a newly diagnosed diabetic. Just be aware that sugar is not the be-all-and-end-all of diabetes control. Many diabetic educators tell their patients to not even bother tracking sugars, just total carbs (sugars are a subset of carbs) and, depending on the patient, will give a total number allowed anywhere between 100 and 180 grams a day.

Having said all of that, bacon and eggs or an omelette are good low carb breakfasts. So is plain yogurt with fresh berries and a small handful of granola. When I need something quick, I often make a bowl of oatmeal. 1/2 c oats, 1 cup water, and 2 minutes in the microwave. I sweeten mine with Splenda (sucralose) to keep the carbs down. It does spike my glucose some, but it keeps me satisfied all morning so I don't need a mid-morning snack. I also like a slice of high fiber bread with some butter.

ETA: I was diagnosed T2Dm 18 months ago and was able to get my a1c down to the normal range and off the meds within 10 months by losing weight, exercising, and keeping my total carbs under 180 grams a day. YMMV

professionalHobbyist wrote: »

valpru wrote: »

Newly diagnosed. Looking for low sugar recipes, especially breakfasts.

Even the medical community can appear divorced on this

Some treat type 2 similar to type 1. Some seek reversal of relatively newly diagnosed type 2

Vastly different.course of action

My first internist was the first type, and I fired him shortly

Second Dr favored reversal and in 18 months we did it

Very true. This is why I suggest seeing a diabetes educator, if at all possible, because they are the most likely to be up to date on all of the newest research. GP's and internists are hit or miss. Diabetic educators may be MD's, but are more likely to be Nurse Practitioners (APNP) or Physician Assistants (PA). My primary care is a APNP and I have received better care from her than I ever did from my internist.