The day I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, my doctor handed me a dietary list. Staring at unfamiliar terms like “legumes” and “whole grains,” I felt completely lost—having grown up eating rice, I had no idea how to handle these new ingredients. But over the past year, I’ve gradually developed my own dietary philosophy…
As a “seasoned foodie” diagnosed with diabetes for three years, I’ve stumbled through many pitfalls when it comes to fruit selection, but I’ve also gathered a wealth of insights. Today, I’d like to share my special bond with cherries and introduce you to the “blood sugar-friendly” fruits that have become my trusted companions. 1. First…
During my first winter after diagnosis, I constantly worried carrots might cause blood sugar spikes. I remember nervously testing my levels two hours after eating a raw carrot – the increase was moderate. My nutritionist later explained: “Carrots have a low GI of 39 and minimal GL, making them much safer than potatoes (GI 82).”…
I still remember my hesitation when facing beetroot after being diagnosed with diabetes. My neighbor Aunt Wang warned, “That sweet red root is dangerous for diabetics!” Yet my nutritionist suggested trying half a cup of roasted beetroot. With trepidation, I tested my post-meal glucose for three consecutive days: eating it plain on day one (blood…
That summer when I was diagnosed with diabetes, I stared at the blood sugar reading on my medical report, the carrot stick in my hand nearly dropping—the doctor had just warned me to control carbs, yet my kitchen was stocked with carrots I’d assumed were “healthy and sugar-free.” From that day on, I embarked on…
As someone who’s lived with type 2 diabetes for three years, I’ve had countless moments staring at my plate in confusion. Through trial and error under my nutritionist’s guidance, I’ve discovered that managing blood sugar isn’t about deprivation – it’s about making informed choices. Here are six pivotal moments that transformed my relationship with food….
As someone with prediabetes, I used to stare at a fruit basket in despair—Which fruits can I eat? How much? Will my blood sugar spike overnight? After two years of learning and experimentation, I’ve finally unlocked the secrets to enjoying fruit without guilt. Today, I’ll share my personal journey through “anti-sugar lessons,” along with real-life…
As someone who’s lived with type 2 diabetes for five years, I’ve spent countless hours staring at my plate wondering: What can I safely eat? Through trial and error, I’ve collected real-life stories and developed a science-backed approach to eating. Today, I want to share my complicated relationship with beetroot and other blood sugar management…
I remember when I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I was always wary of nuts. One day while chatting with Lao Zhang from our diabetes support group, he frowned and said, “I heard cashews are high in calories – I ate two and my blood sugar spiked!” This made me nervous too, so I immediately…
When I received my Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, Dr. Wong adjusted his glasses and said, "Let’s start with the right beans." He sketched three beans on paper: Kidney beans: Dark purple shells resembling tiny kidneys, packing 13g fibre per 100g with a GI of just 23. Simmered in vegetable soup, they kept me full till…