[michelle23464]

Hello Carole,

How are you doing? I know you started on the 5th, how is it going for you so far?

I am too a type 2 diabetic. I know what you mean about the carbs.
I was on a diabetic eating plan while pregnant that gave me:
2 carbs for breakfast ( 30 gms)
1-2 carbs snack (15-30)
2 carbs for lunch (30)
1-2 carbs for snack (15-30)
2 carbs for dinner (30)
1-2 carbs for snack (15-30)

While the plan for pre pregnacy was about 8-9 carbs (120-135) per day.

Add in the protein and fats and there was my menu. Being that I have always tried to limit my carb levels for many years I was flabbergasted to say the least at the amount of carbs they wanted me to eat. I always tried to eat on the lower end of the carb scale but still eat healthy for my pregnancy. I sometimes missed snacks or didnt get my full 30 in at regular meals. I only gained 20 lbs and I felt great and feel like I lost alot of fat while pregnant. After the baby was born I have to admit I fell off the wagon and ate any and everything and gained all the weight back up to my delievery weight. I got back on the wagon 7 months later and at 9 months after having my daughter I am at least where I was when I started. I still have lots too loose but I am working on it.

I am on an insulin pump and had it the entire pregnancy and had to give myself boluses for every meal. I am still on the pump but I no longer give insulin each time I eat. I have a steady rate of insulin that goes in hourly and that is all that is needed to control my sugar numbers.

Welcome to this way of eating. I think you will find it will be good for you.

Michelle