Kye wrote:

Terry you have certainly searched yourself on the net but as you are here and asking i found a few links to help...i understand that all will be strange at the beginning, the most important to do is make a list of all goods and bads. I know that fruits have sugar content that can cause harm for diabets, fiber rich fruits here noted are allowed;

'Fiber rich foods are generally safe for diabetics to eat because they tend to have a lower glycemic index (GI) and therefore do not spike blood sugar levels to the same extent as high GI foods. This is because fiber delays the emptying of stomach contents into the small intestine which slows down the absorption of sugar into the blood stream. Fiber rich fruits tend to be fruits with edible skins and seeds as it is these parts of the fruit that are highest in fiber. Fruits high in fiber include (fiber content in brackets): passion fruit (10.4%), raspberries (6.5%), apples (2.5%), pears (2.1%), apricots (2.1%), blueberries (2.7%), kiwifruit (2.1%), strawberries (2.0%), pomegranates (3.4%), and avocados (6.7%)'.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabeticdiet.html

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-diet/DA00027

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-diet/DA00027

Thanks Kye.
Yeah I have searched til my head spins and often found conflicting viewpoints. Other foodstuff such as cockles mussels winkles etc I find little on.
I really appreciate advice from people on here though. It feels a bit less cold and forboding. A spoonful of sugar helping the metformin go down as it were.

Diabetes is complex health problem and many peoples are facing to this problem around the world. The basic reasons of diabetes is lack of insulin which is essential for the functioning well to our health system. You can add green tea in your diet as it is very helpful for the increase metabolism rate. It also burn calories hence here you can control your weight management.

Good luck!  I heard that about cinnamon too.

Well Terry, maybe you would like a Thai beef salad or something similar that is spicy and full of interesting flavors.    Don't worry, salads don't have to be boring with giant pieces of crunchy carrot and spongey raw mushrooms (two things I never could appreciate in salads!).

MsPablo wrote:

Good luck!  I heard that about cinnamon too.

Well Terry, maybe you would like a Thai beef salad or something similar that is spicy and full of interesting flavors.    Don't worry, salads don't have to be boring with giant pieces of crunchy carrot and spongey raw mushrooms (two things I never could appreciate in salads!).

Oh raw mushrooms (presliced and cleaned as I'm lazy) are one of my fridge snacks now. Yum yum yum.
My fridge snacks are, radishes, baby tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, pickled gherkins, cox apples and olives. I've always been a fridge stalker, so they help a lot.
I also much on a handful of unsweetened 'Wakey Wakey' crispy oat pillow breakfast cereal instead of crisps.
I've lost 4.5lb in less than 2 weeks without feeling starved. Looking for diabetic recipes now that I can cook up, freeze in muli batches, and microwave when I fancy them.

Ashen wrote:

I would suggest researching cinnamon and cinnamon suplements..   Apparently there is evidence that it can help .  the research seems to show that  Cinnamon improves insulin sensitivity  .  Before you start using any supplement it is important you consult your doctor though, as it can alter the levels of meds you need.

Oh I love cinnamon. I may try sprinkling some on my raw apples. My video recipe for chilli con carne included it too.