GD mom's lets talk condiments.

rara855

 I just started testing today and we are hopeful I can control my numbers with diet. I won't get to do the class until the new year since the holidays are so crazy these next two weeks. (How sad am I to find out right before Christmas and all the goodies!)

So, my Dr suggested taking today and eating as I normally would to get an idea what my normal levels are and then using the formula to adjust those numbers.  

My pre breakfast was high so I made my self a whole grain thin bagel with egg whites, a slice of cheese and a little margarine on the bagel. 

So my ? is butter, mayo, ranch dressing, salad dressing, ketchup, etc etc. Do you stay away from them because of the sugar? What do you use or they are fine just don't go over board?

I am really trying to stay positive as I get on board with this. I was pretty bummed yesterday when she said she was worried since Lena was already measuring bigger than she should.  

Also, when you eat out is it easy to find options you know you do ok with. I am a little sad to think no more Chick Fil A sandwiches and french fries. lol  

Of The Eld

Fat free mayo is on my list of "free foods" Butter and salad dressing is listed as a "fat" and I've already discovered that what I think is a Suitable amount of ketchup (On my morning eggs, say) will shoot my sugar way up. soy sauce *seems* to be ok, but it is often accompanied by rice, which is what gets me.

I was diagnosed shortly before thanksgiving, and its been HARD. I've basically discovered that its just better for me to try not to eat ANY bread, White flour, sugars or fruit. I can get away with the occasional piece of toast, but only if its accompanied by a LOT of protein. I troll through the diabetic and low carb blogs a lot, and i've found a couple of good recipes for work around sweets (made with almond flour or cream cheese) the best thing I've found is this low carb pizza:
https://theysmell.com/delicious-no-carb-pizza-recipe/

She calls it no carb, & thats not quite true. but I've never had a bad number after eating it, even when I eat half the pan!

As far as eating out, I tend to stick to two things these days: KFC's grilled chicken (zero carb!) and burgers from Wendy's and Carls jr (they are the places that tend not to blink at you when you order with no bun) Carls jr actually has a "low carb" six dollar burger that comes wrapped in lettuce. Wendy's also has a couple of better options for sides than anywhere else (the Chili is a bout 30 carbs, but if you order your burger with no bun that still within range of most of the diets I've seen) Beware salads with crunchy coated chicken on them, and sadly, you might as well forget French fries exist until your LO comes! (I always just swipe one or two of my lunching partners fries and call it a day)

that got long. Hope it helps though!

sthomas1222

My dietician said that anything under 10 calories doesn't count for my carbs. And as for other things like the cheese I add to eggs to not count them unless I'm going super crazy with it. 

brenaxtruthx

Condiments I'm usually ok with as long as I watch it...be warned, sugar free syrup still has a lot of sugar in it.  I'm usually safe as usually I was a serving size and don't cover my food in say ketchup...which I miss doing but it's for my health so I suppose lol.

As far as eating out, sometimes your nutritionist will give you a book with carb choices in it for eating out.  In general a burger at mcdonalds is about 32 carbs...you can always ask for plain which will help some.  Sometimes I just take the top bun off too.  Also, a lot of fast food places offer better choices now like a side salad or fruit cup instead of fries...even though the fries taste so good.  At first it will take time but you'll get the hang of it after awhile...just remember that breading will add to carb count so Chick Fil A will be a bit more sadly.

Justinlove

Most condiments in moderation are fine. For most people, full fat is better than low/nonfat since fats help with your numbers.  Based on your post, you had too high of a carb to protein ratio.  By removing the yolks, you take close to half of the protein out of the egg.  What was your 2 hour number?

 

As for eating out, you can still have some things, but have to make lower carb choices.  At chic-FIL-a,  they have a handy dandy exchange site https://www.chick-fil-a.com/Food/Diabetic