[melanih61]

Hi I just downloaded the Glucose Buddy App to my phone in order to keep up with my diabetes information. I am a medically induced diabetic. Although I am very familiar with diabetes as it has run in my family for quite some time. I find the GB very helpful in keeping me balanced. I look forward to learning from others what is a good diet to go by in order to eventually come off insulin shots. The medication that I'm currently on is what causes me to have to use insulin instead of a pill. Anyone have a diet that they follow that helps with that would greatly be appreciated.
I currently eat a bowl of cherrios with fruit and a cup of milk. Or a bowl of oatmeal with a spoon of peanut butter for protein for breakfast. Although I love sweets I've done pretty well staying away from them. The problem is the family continues to eat them without thinking of me. But I'll drink water or have a cup of decaf coffee with 1/2 & 1/2 as my sweet. Oh I use sugar free syrup to sweeten the coffee. Anyone have any sweet muffin ideas that I could use as my "cookie"? Thanks in advance. Melani

[dano]

Welcome to the Forum!

Read through the first three threads in the Type 2 Section, when you get a chance, if you have not already done so. These threads will most-likely help you a lot. Self education is one of the keys to successful management of your diabetes, along with a healthy sensible diet and exercise. Basically, diabetes requires a life-style change for the better. Good luck with your control and management.

There are some pretty good recipes in the "Healthy Cooking and Recipes" Section. There are many on the web, if you want to Google them.

[melanih61]

Thanks Danny I will read on. :-)
Melani61

[type1rachelle]

Hi Melani - just want to make sure you understand to count carbs, not just "sweet" stuff.

cheerios, fruit, milk - ALL have carbs... I'm not saying they're bad - there's no "good" or "bad" foods... only things that will affect your blood sugar in different ways.

most importantly, sugar free is NOT always carb free - just keep that in mind.

low carb diets are very helpful for people with T2, but they're also extremely important for energy and cell metabolism, so don't starve yourself of ALL carbs. you might want to look into the concept behind high vs low glycemic index foods and go from there...

good luck!!