Joining the community, Type 2 Diabetes, newly diagnosed

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Well done u have inspired me to stick with this journey ☃

scrpn468 wrote: »

I need help....as a type 2 diabetic I'm confused on how much protein and carbs I should have a day. What was planned for me by "My Fitness Pal" seemed high but I'm not finding a definite number to use. Zitro 101what were you told?? Thanks in advance for any help y'all can give.

I am a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic. I had gestational diabetes with each of my pregnancies and was able to control my sugar with diet only. The best advice I can give you in regard to how many carbohydrates you should eat is to experiment with foods to see how your body best responds. There was (and still is not) a set number of carbs that I could eat every day. I found that in the mornings I had to eat a low number until my metabolism cranked up for the day. As the day goes on I can add in more carbs at each meal and my body responds better. The types of carbs that you eat also will affect your blood sugar. Processed foods are mostly simple sugars that release sugar quickly into the bloodstream. Sugars found in fruits and vegetables digest slower (veggies are best for slower sugar release) and will raise your blood sugar more slowly. It also really helps my blood sugars to eat several small meals instead of three larger meals. As far as the protein goes, I have never really given myself a daily limit. I just make sure I have something with protein at each meal to keep me full and satisfied until time for the next meal. Have you seen a nutritionist? You can learn a lot from meeting with a nutritionist, but you will have to learn how your body best responds. Good luck!

Does my fitness pal have a feature that allows you to track medications, blood sugars and insulin? Currently I go back and forth between this and my net diary but would like to use one.