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Post by Moose on May 2, 2021 0:03:48 GMT
We got a leaflet for a new place in town that does take out sandwiches, breakfasts, light snacks and all sorts of things, delivered from 9.30 to 11pm. Anyway we ordered some sandwiches and Col had ham eggs and chips for lunch .. all absolutely excellent. Not something we can afford regularly but gonna be nice for an occasional treat
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Post by JoeP on May 2, 2021 9:03:00 GMT
You ordered an English!
It's always a pleasure to find a good new food place.
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Post by tangent on May 2, 2021 11:46:14 GMT
That's true and English food is often the best *says he with no meaningful evidence*
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Post by Kye on May 2, 2021 15:36:55 GMT
I wish I could eat sandwiches
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Post by Moose on May 2, 2021 22:47:00 GMT
Have you tried the bread substitutes you can get?
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Post by Kye on May 2, 2021 23:22:14 GMT
I can eat a small quantity of whole wheat sourdough (like one slice), but it's not enough to make an actual sandwich
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Post by Moose on May 3, 2021 2:48:48 GMT
Cut it in half?
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Post by Kye on May 3, 2021 2:55:37 GMT
Not quite as satisfying
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Post by Elis on May 8, 2021 7:56:02 GMT
I like sandwiches, but am not good at making interesting ones myself. Plus, I don't eat much bread either. I could if I ate gluten-free, but that stuff tastes like dust.
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Post by Moose on May 12, 2021 0:44:05 GMT
It's also horribly expensive. I bought another cheese savoury from this place yesterday, just finishing off the leftovers.
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Post by whollygoats on May 16, 2021 19:55:01 GMT
I like sandwiches, but am not good at making interesting ones myself. Plus, I don't eat much bread either. I could if I ate gluten-free, but that stuff tastes like dust. Unfortunately, dispensing with the gluten does not dispense with the carbohydrates, which is the reason I believe most non-bread eaters reduce their consumption significantly. Kye: Are you operating under 'No GPS' guidelines?
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Post by Moose on May 17, 2021 23:46:46 GMT
What is the advantage of cutting carbs if you're diabetic? Asking for a friend.
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Post by whollygoats on May 18, 2021 2:57:22 GMT
What is the advantage of cutting carbs if you're diabetic? Asking for a friend. Controlling your intake of carbohydrates is one way to control your blood sugar. Carbohydrates turn in to sugars practically in your mouth and after ingested, that sugar either goes in to your bloodstream or in to cells to power your body. Insulin is the control mechanism to determine the blood sugar levels and when that breaks down, too much sugar enters the bloodstream and basically 'scours' your blood vessels. Keep in mind that many, many things are carbohydrates, including lettuce. But the fresh and cooked vegetables provide way more fiber, which counters the sugars and uses more of them in the processing of nutrients. It is the intensified sources of carbohydrates, like sugars (granular and corn syrup), grains (wheat, rice, barley, etc, meaning breads and pastas), and potatoes (handy reference: No GPS) that are the persistent problems. If I eat grains (usually breads, in my case), I'm encouraged to make it whole grain; I expend my daily allotment with my morning bagel. Greens and fats are in. The objective is to reduce intake of carbohydrates while increasing exercise to burn stored sugars. Exercise usually allows more latitude in dietary intake of carbohydrates. I'd also point out that I am also on a daily 2000 mg limitation on sodium intake. This has more to do with my blood pressure issues. I'm being nudged to go much more 'keto'...more meat and veggies and NO high carb intake; literally No GPS. I'm not keen on it, so I cheat. My A1C levels have been decent for quite some time...but my BP is still naggingly high. Also....'Gluten-free' has no effect upon carbohydrates. So gluten-free bread is not a 'work-around'. 'Processed food'...aka fast food and flash frozen dinners, are usually high in all these elements.
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Post by Kye on May 18, 2021 10:05:40 GMT
If your blood glucose is consistently high, it will cause vision problems, neuropathy, heart disease, kidney disease, stoke, etc...
Umm.. not "can cause" -- "will cause"
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Post by tangent on May 18, 2021 15:17:54 GMT
I have controlled my diabetes with diet for the past ten years... until recently. Now, my HbA1C is too high (54) and my doctor will probably want me to go on to metformin when I next see her.
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Post by Kye on May 18, 2021 15:27:29 GMT
I hate Metformin sooooo much But I can no longer control my glucose with just diet and exercise. (Although I have to continue with that too...)
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Post by tangent on May 18, 2021 15:38:57 GMT
Why do you hate it?
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Post by Kye on May 18, 2021 18:12:01 GMT
I have stomach issues with it (that you really don't want to know about...)
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Post by Moose on May 18, 2021 23:12:22 GMT
Thanks for the info. I know I need to get checked out - I have all the symptoms. My dad is on metformin, I think he did quite well on it. Well other than being dead.
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Post by whollygoats on May 18, 2021 23:56:29 GMT
You are of the age...to develop 'insulin-resistant' diabetes (Type II, as versus Type I 'juvenile diabetes'). And, if it is familial, it will prolly manifest at some point.
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Post by Moose on May 20, 2021 23:19:03 GMT
I think it already has really sigh.
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Post by Elis on May 26, 2021 9:45:58 GMT
Just to clarify, I don't avoifld gluten because of my blood sugar, but because of my Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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Post by Kye on May 26, 2021 9:50:44 GMT
It's flour in general that spikes glucose, not gluten specifically. Those of us with Type 2 diabetes can't eat gluten-free bread either.
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Post by tangent on May 26, 2021 13:41:32 GMT
I do eat flour (ham sandwiches) but my doctor says she would like me to improve my diet. I had a diabetic blood test the other day and it was a little high (HbA1C = 54) and my doc has given me the choice of improving my diet or going on to tablets. I don't want to give up ham sandwiches (or toast and marmalade or beer or Danish pastries) but I definitely don't want to go on to tablets.
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Post by Kye on May 26, 2021 14:34:59 GMT
I hear you, tangent, I hear you... Umm, btw A1c of 54 is super low... (or super high, depending on the scale)
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Post by whollygoats on May 26, 2021 16:55:22 GMT
I hear you, tangent, I hear you... Umm, btw A1c of 54 is super low... (or super high, depending on the scale) Yes...My objective is to be "under 7.0". An A1c of 5.4 would be well within the 'normal range'. Here, most physicians begin showing concern at 5.7+.
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Post by Kye on May 26, 2021 19:59:34 GMT
I was considered pre-diabetic when my A1c was at 6.4. I didn't get meds until it shot up to 11...
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Post by tangent on May 26, 2021 20:55:53 GMT
We used to measure HbA1C levels in percentages but we now use millimoles/mole. 54 mmol/mol = 7.1%.
For about 10 years, it used to be 5.7% except on one occasion when it was 6.4%. Now that it's gone up to 7.1% my doc really wants it to be more under control.
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Post by Moose on May 26, 2021 23:36:42 GMT
Mine was about 18 last time it was measured And yeah, I know.
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Post by Kye on May 27, 2021 0:29:44 GMT
Yeah, anything above 7 is not good.
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