Seems strange to admit but other than an occassional spike (if I eat a few extra carbs), my glucose is under control. I'm no longer seeing huge increases in glucose when I test in the morning. It's easy eliminating sugar and avoiding certain foods but going 100% carbohydrate free is near impossible. Every food has carbohydrates. Since Diagnosis I've thought more about the nutritional value of food going in my body.
I know I am diabetic and extremely carbohydrate sensitive. In order to keep my numbers in a healthy range I must limit carbohydrates and avoid sugars. Rice, potatoes, bread, pasta and other starchy foods needs to be avoided as much as possible. When I do give in to starchy foods, I keep it small and infrequent.
I do eat an occasional slice of whole wheat bread (heiners 35) , 1-2 a week. 1/2 of a potato 1-2 times a week. Normally I eat green beans, meat, salad, eggs, omelets and cheese. I eat a lot of veggies such as cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, peppers and cucumber. I do occassionly have 1/2 cup rice, every other week.
On the days I have 1 slice of Whole Wheat bread I won't eat 1/2 a baked potato. I'm learning to eat in moderation and to add a small variety to my diet without depriving myself of nutrients or taste.
For glucose control counting Carbohydrates is crucial for me and keeping carbohydrates at a minimum. It seems so unfair at times but I'm coping.
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