I understand what you mean. My weakness was bread. I loved white bread, especially baguettes with their soft inside and crusty outside. There is still nothing as delicious to me than the smell of a bakery. However, I now mostly only eat wholemeal pitta and only in small quantities. I find I can make a delicious filled pitta with far less carbs than I could by using two slices of bread. I fill it with some lean meat or fish (sardines or mackerel are my favourites) and add some lettuce, tomato and cucumber. This makes a very easy lunch and can be transported easily too.

I am pleased you are keeping everything under control with only diet.

I have found that eating protein and fat has very little effect on my blood glucose levels but carbs do have an effect. A healthy diet should include all three in various proportiions but most people with diabetes struggle with eating carbs and keeping their BGL stable. I suppose this is why there seems to be more emphasis on carbs.

Everyone is different so it is important to find out what works for you. When I was first diagnosed I came across Jennifer’s Information for the Newly Diagnosed . I tested very regularly in the early days and this gave me some idea of what foods I could eat without my BGLs rising too much. I hope this helps.

Wondering what your thoughts are on the protein part of a healthy diet, particularly as it relates to diabetes and how the body regulates food intake. It seems there is SO much emphasis on carbs that the role protein plays in stabilizing blood sugar goes unnoticed. It is my understanding that eating protein every time you eat will go a long way towards preventing the spike/dip that happens when eating sugar/carbs alone.

I am no expert–was married to a doctor and this is something I gleaned from him. Just wondering if this has come up for you since your diagnosis.

Best of luck with your new blog!

I’m looking forward to your tips – especially on healthy eating. Good luck with your project.

cheers
Maureen

Anita

Have fun!
Val P.