Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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viv0147 09/26/2011

I have porridge for my breakfast with some berries for 5 mornings a week I sprinkle splenda over the porridge then I have 2 poached eggs on 2 slices of rye bread toasted twice a week how is that for breakfast ?

mzizgayle 09/26/2011

not bad, how are your numbers 2 hrs after?

viv0147 09/26/2011

I don't know I haven't got anything to monitor my numbers etc, what would you advise ? I live in the U.K.

Trudilu 09/27/2011

I am on this diet (actually it's a lifestyle change for eating) that is diabetic friendly. I watch my carbs/sugars on the labels. I have "cheerios" every morning (lowest carbs/sugars) with Sugar-free Vanilla or Almond Milk. I substitute either Xylitil or Stevia (instead of Splenda) because supposedly thay are herbs from plants and as sweeteners go are healthier.

Eggs are fine (no sugar or carbs) and there's a brand called Ruby's bread (bagels, English Muffins, frank buns, etc.) and your basic Orowheat Bread which is lower in carbs than other bread.

Your breakfast sounds fine. I'm just adding the improvements I've since learned about.

mzizgayle 09/28/2011

get yourself a blood glucose meter to monitor. I am surprised your doctor has not given you one (many of our doctors will, the test strips cost us) or told you to do this...How do you know how you are doing?

grannie 09/28/2011

Viv, check this site, they have monitors...

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/blood_glucose_monitor_guide.html

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