Last week I decided to republish my blog Eating@Home as we were entertaining friends and I was looking for a recipe of a cake we had not baked since that time of being diagnosed with Diabetes 2.
This got me into updating a post from 2015 and re-titling it Free from Diabetes 2?
Over 2015 up till today I have been following a strict diet as outlined in the article on this blog called Reverse type 2 diabetes
Please find below the outcome of my sticking to a strict diet and healthy lifestyle:
First of all I must add much to my doctors displeasure I stopped taking STATINS after my research and posting Statins may increase the risk of diabetes
Checking back at this blog there are quite a few suggestions about eating and way of life I actually followed. Please click on and read for yourself.
Free from Diabetes 2 ?
Reprint from Eating@HomePublished on 6 May 2015 // Please see below Update from 25 August 2016
Being diagnosed as having diabetes suddenly makes a big change in the food eaten. Tests done today will inform me if it is 1 or 2.
Our bodies naturally need insulin and for whatever reason there becomes a defect and our pancreas does not produce enough insulin. Then our sugar levels rise which is very dangerous as we can get a stroke and heart attack. (More about insulin)
Some big changes have to be made in what is eaten. We all love chocolate. I loved all sweet things and falsely understood that when I felt shaky I needed a shot of glucose. Or a chocolate. Or a sugar drink. Actually in fact I was not doing my self any good at all. I was actually killing myself. All I need is water. Yes just simple water, with no additives.
This is why we (googlites, must seek our doctor's help.) There is too much information out there that finding the right info relating to ourselves must be done only by a doctor. I had not gotten from my searches that eating sweet things was bad for my condition. My doctor told me. He also said to drink water 2-3 litres a day. This was his personal advice to me. Your doctor may advise you something else.
Sugary Foods: There are sugars in fruit so can I eat fruit?
CAN'T INTAKE. Soda, sweets, desserts, and other foods that are made primarily of sugar are considered low-quality carbohydrates. These foods can also cause a sharp spike in your blood sugar and lead to weight problems, both of which exacerbate diabetes complications.
Yes, eat fruits, such as apples, berries, pears, or oranges. These high-quality carbohydrates contain plenty of fibre to help slow down the absorption of glucose, so they’re a far better choice for blood-sugar control.
People with diabetes should avoid drinking juice, even 100 percent fruit juice. Fruit juice contains more nutrition than soda and other sugary drinks, but the problem is that juices have concentrated amounts of fruit sugar and therefore cause your blood sugar to shoot up.
What of Dried Fruit? The dehydration process causes fruits’ natural sugars to get super-concentrated. They still send your blood sugar soaring. Best to eat fresh fruits.
What of White Rice, Bread, and Flour?
Big offenders on the low-quality carbs list are refined starches like white rice and anything made with white flour, including white bread and pasta. These “white” carbs act a lot like sugar once your body begins to digest them, which means that they will interfere with your glucose levels. Replace white carbs with whole grains, such as brown or wild rice, barley, oatmeal, high-fibre cereals, and whole-grain breads.
What of Dairy Products? Saturated fats in dairy products can raise your “bad” (LDL) cholesterol levels and increase your risk of heart disease. But saturated fats may cause yet another serious problem for people with diabetes — some studies have found that eating a diet high in saturated fat may worsen insulin resistance. Avoid dairy products where possible when made with whole milk, such as cream, full-fat yoghurt, ice cream, cream cheese, and other full-fat cheeses.
What of Meat? Avoid high-fat cuts of meat for the same reason as whole-milk dairy — they’re high in saturated fats. Saturated fats in meat raise cholesterol and promote inflammation throughout the body, and it can also put people with diabetes at an even greater risk of heart disease than the average person, since their risk is already elevated as a result of diabetes. Choose lean proteins, including skinless chicken and turkey, fish and shellfish, pork tenderloin, and lean beef.
Rather than focus on things you shouldn't have, try incorporating the following foods and healthy habits into your daily type 2 diabetes routine:
Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and pistachios contain healthy fat that slows the body's absorption of sugar. But be sure to limit how many nuts you eat in one sitting because even healthy fats contain calories.
Eat whole grains. Oat bran, barley, and rye are fibre-rich foods that contain beta-glucan. This soluble fibre increases the amount of time it takes for your stomach to empty after eating and prevents spikes in blood sugar. Remember, though, that these foods are still carbohydrates. "Whole grains will still raise your blood sugar, just not as quickly and as high as processed foods,"
Eat Veg. Packed with fibre, non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, cucumber, and carrots can also help prevent surges in blood sugar levels while providing essential nutrients.
Spice up with cinnamon. Cinnamon may do more than just add flavour to foods. A 2013 study published in the journal Annals of Family Medicine showed that cinnamon is linked to a significant drop in fasting blood sugar levels. Cinnamon may stimulate insulin secretions from the pancreas,"
Use vinegar. A 2012 study published in the Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives suggested that vinegar could help slow the absorption of sugar by the body. The research revealed that 2 ounces of apple cider vinegar improved fasting blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity. Although the potential health benefits of vinegar are still being investigated, It has been suggested that those with type 2 diabetes to take 1 tablespoon of vinegar with each meal, saying that any type of vinegar is good.
Don't skip meals. It's important to spread out your daily food intake, starting with breakfast. Consuming more food in just one or two meals a day causes greater fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
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Published on 6 May 2015
UPDATE: August 2016
Through my research and through me sticking to a ridged diet, I lost 3 clothe sizes. I therefore lost a lot of FAT from off my organs. What is more outstanding is by keeping to this diet for over one year the doctors have confirmed I am DIABETES FREE.
What does this mean?
I still am very careful.
Cakes sometimes (but not covered in sugar or coatings).
Chocolate (just a couple of squares)
Ice-cream seldom.
Biscuits (careful of ingredients of sugar and fats and low saturates)
Vegetables (plenty)
Potatoes (small portion)
Meat (Yes but in moderation and with fat cut off)
Sausages (Never- full of unhealthy ingredients and loads of fat)
Spreads (read the labeling)
Water ( up to a couple of liters a day)
Breakfast (mainly Oats (porridge oats and Soya milk)) (Oats help control Cholesterol and therefore keep fat build up to a minimum. Plus Oats are a very good help to boost the immune system)
I have been clear for three months and my blood sugar is just normal.
Can people be cured from Diabetes 2? Maybe it has to do with eating habits and controlling what we eat. Checking the sugar, salt, fat and saturates in food stuffs. I did and continue to do so. At the moment I am free, but I don't take this for granted. I know if I went back to drinking cola and not controlling my diet I could easily slip back. So a complete cure, maybe not. But feeling better and not having to check my blood sugar is a great bonus.
Recently (update II - 9 September 2016) We changed doctors due to catchment areas. The new doctor cannot believe it is possible to be free from diabetes 2 and is sending me for blood tests and eye check. But any time I check my blood sugar it is 5.8 mol. Plus he does not like it I am off Statins
Let's see the results
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