-
Low carb family friendly meals
Hi everyone - I am looking for others who are T2 and cooking for a family that isn't. I had initial success sticking to many of our usual meals, just adding more vegetables and cutting my portion of the starch. Then I'd snack on higher fat/protein foods like nuts, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, etc, as well as adjust my…
-
Stunned and Delighted
Got back from the dr's office today with my new a1c number. 5.4! It was over 11 in Sept 2013 when I was diagnosed. Using the advice I read on this board, I've been eating very low-carb and to my meter, and added 30 min of cardio 3x a week to my routine. I know this kind of drop is very uncommon, and I'm a bit stunned by…
-
Quick Introduction
This is my fourth week of logging & lurking on MFP, and I'm finally in a place to introduce myself. I was diagnosed with type II four weeks ago, after I asked for some routine bloodwork. I'd been losing weight for 6 months "too easily" and was concerned that my thyroid was off (family history), but it turns out my fasting…
