In avoiding some carbs I have used these for both lunches and snacks. I buy thinly sliced ham, spread on a thin layer of cream cheese,add chopped chives and roll it up. Roast beef very thinly sliced spread with a combination of crean cheese, mustard and horseradish then rolled up.
I also like tuna salad or eggs rolled in leaf lettuce.
for something sweet, my DD likes to slice up a small apple and dip it in a couple teaspoons of Smuckers sugar free carmel topping.

some places say you should have healthy carbs. I'm still used to trying to not eat carbs so what kinds of carbs should I go for? I'm so new at this. Sorry if I sound like I have no clue...I'm working on it!

That depends, are you on meds? pills or insulin? It makes a difference in how many carbs you should eat. I find that wrap sandwiches with lots of lettuce and tomato and a little low fat dressing is very satisfying. Fruit also and most are good carbs.

I eat cheese and crackers. I buy a hunk of cheddar cheese and slice it into 1 inch squares. I put them on fat-free saltine crackers. It makes for an easy snack at work or at home. 8 or 10 squares is all I take so I won't pig out.

I like everything recommended!
I'm on Metformin 500mgs 2x/day. Does this make a difference? I'm going food shopping tonight.

Lots of fresh raw veggies. I am avoiding all meat, eggs and dairy to good effect. Lowering the fat content in your diet makes a huge difference in glucose tolerance.

here are a couple of my favorite lunches:
Greens with chopped raw vegetables (carrots, peppers, onions, etc), left over steamed veggies from the night before - broccoli, cauliflower, corn, potatoes, etc. 1/2 cup of beans (black, kidney, chick, out of can and rinsed)all dressed with salt/pepper, a tiny bit of olive oil and a large splash of wine vinegar.

Another favorite: whole grain burrito shell filled with refried beans, leftover steamed veggies, sauted onions and mushrooms, salsa, and a side of raw carrot sticks.

Fav Snacks: Vanilla soy milk with a shot or two of espresso. Sugar free cocoa with espresso. Apples with a a smear of Peanut Butter, sugar free chocolate pudding, grapefruits, oranges, bananas - fruit in general. A piece of whole grain bread toasted, spread with Vegan "butter" and sprinkled with cinnamon.

My guidelines for all meals: whole grains only, as many pieces of produces as I can manage (usually do 6-10/day), no dairy, no animal products - except fish which I haven't been able to eject from my diet. No high fructose corn syrup EVER. I also eat 5-6 small meals a day.

Hope this helps.
Lily

The complex carbs in fruit, veggies and whole grains have a low glycemic index and are good, not bad, for you. A diabetically-correct oatmeal cookie or two and a Tupperware full of pomegranate seeds is my lunch tomorrow!