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Newly diagnosed diabetic seeks carb counting advice

MizEllie13
MizEllie13 Posts: 6 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi, I live in northwest Wisconsin with my hubby (50 years this year), German Shepherd service dog, and two cats. I am disabled and unable to exercise.

I was hoping there was a group of folks here who are counting actual carbs--not carb choices--who can help me integrate this new lifestyle. I am already eating healthy--little to no processed or fast foods, no fried foods, pasture-raised dairy, meat, and eggs, and little to no baked goods--but I am over-eating. I have put on 40 lbs over the past couple of decades. I am certain I can be diet-controlled as long as I lose those extra pounds.

Does anyone have any hacks for carb counting?

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  • Diatonic12
    Diatonic12 Posts: 32,344 Member
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10807064/it-s-here-switch-on-net-carbs-mode-today#latest
  • ggeise14
    ggeise14 Posts: 387 Member
    Also, check out Dr. Becky Fitness on line. It's been a tremendous help to my husband and I.
  • MizEllie13
    MizEllie13 Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks, Diatonic12.

    I asked my CDE about net carbs. She wants me to have 45g (approximately) total carbs at each meal w/o subtracting fiber. Somehow, that doesn't seem right or maybe it's just that I am struggling to eat within the plan and remain at or under my goals.

    Any further input you or others have about net carbs in a diabetic/low carb diet?

    Is anyone working with a dietician or CDE who advises using net carbs?
  • MizEllie13
    MizEllie13 Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks for your reply, ggeise14. However, I am unable to exercise for medical reasons.
  • Tophers_Motivation
    Tophers_Motivation Posts: 39 Member
    Honestly, I'm suspicious of "net carbs." You're still putting carbs into your body ... I was told 45-60 carbs per meal with 15 carbs for a snack. I've been too lax with all of that (and not getting in any exercise and my numbers are reflecting it.) Re-focus STARTING NOW.
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