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What foods do you have for breakfast to keep your blood sugars stable?
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I don’t have breakfast. I have just been on a Hospital sponsored healthy living course for Diabetics. In the UK they now say you do NOT have to have breakfast- indeed it spikes your blood sugar levels if you do! So they say if you only have breakfast because it is what you have always been told that you MUST have breakfast then you can ignore that and if you are not hungry, don’t eat. I think that’s great advice and I don’t need breakfast at all. 😁
Hi are you type 1 or 2?
Hi Lola
Sorry forgot to say - Type 2.
Miles
Just wandered as I type 1 and I have to have brekky whether I want to or not.
Hey up Lola
To be honest I cannot remember if he said that what I mentioned above only applies to Type 2 or Type 1 as well! My memory is appalling these days ☹️. So obviously you have to do as told 👍.
.BUT you could ask your nurse/doctor/consultant if they are aware of the very new suggestions (probably more than suggestions!) being made now.
They also said they understand whaf they are NOW saying goes against what we have all been told in the last 20 years. They also say the Traffic Light system on all food is now out of date and is to be amended. So we have been told to ignore the traffic lights and look at the actual food content such as carbs, fat, etc. They promote mainly, but not exclusively, a low carb, high fat diet or a Mediterranean style diet.
Obviously everyone can make up their own decision. I am following the low carb high fat diet and have lost about 5 lbs in 3 weeks. But of course you have to exercise as well 😁
Please note I have NO medical qualifications at all and what I say is based only on my experience. That’s my disclaimer 😁
Miles
Not sure if you are including porridge in the low sugar cereal but I have this most days with yogurt and mixed seeds.
It can be added!😀👍 Thank you for suggesting it!😀
I always have porridge with almond, cashew or oat milk. I test my blood glucose level, adjust my insulin (Humalog) and inject 20 minutes before eating my breakfast. The 20-minute gap plus the slow release glycaemic effect of the porridge keeps my levels in range and stops them spiking.
Thank you for bringing this up!😀👍
Also brown bread and butter with a scrambled egg on top.
Nice! Do you try to get an egg in the hole for the bread?
Scrambled eggs alone seem to be my favorite at the moment. I spice it up alot though with some fresh veggie's, even dry works when lazy.
Have you tried to do the vegetables and eggs for an omelette?
Spring is the perfect time of year for aspargus, mushrooms and onions with some shredded cheese. This is one of my favorites. Summer is zucchini with other options, fall brings spinch and and kale. Thank you for asking Activityhope you enjoy them also!
I have a banana or some baked beans.
Baked beans sounds good. Do you have them chilled or warm?
Are you using mg/dl or mmol?
I have Porridge before I go to work. T1 for more than 52yrs. Keeps me feeling right till well after din dins.
Sounds great! Do you have any specific flavor or is it plain?
