Living Low-Carb w/ Diabetes / myLot

Picture of Low-Carb Pancake from The Novice Chef

United States

September 1, 2020 9:37pm CST

Hello everyone! My name is Joy Lee and recently I've been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. After the initial shock, I've had to make some changes to my lifestyle. Besides increasing my activity level, I've also had to sway towards more low-carb meals. Beginning my journey, my blood sugar levels were at a whopping 180 (and higher!) consistently. Now, I'm proud to say that they have dropped to around 100 in just a month of changing my eating habits. My advice to anyone struggling with diabetes or want to live with less carbs? Breakfast foods! Keto pancakes are pretty damn good with some sugar-free syrup. Eggs have ZERO grams of carbs. Bacon is carb-free too, but you can choose to eat turkey bacon or veggie bacon to cut back on fat/calories. Of course not everyone likes these foods, but if you do, this could just be a start to some low-carb mornings or brunches at your house! Let me know what you guys do to make meals less carb-y, even if they aren't considered keto!

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ultraman cosmos

@id_peace (14005)

• Singapore

2 Sep 20

You have make the right choice. Many diabetes had managed to reverse their conditions after keto.

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Joy Lee

@joyleee (63)

• United States

2 Sep 20

Luckily I have the choice to make improvements to my life so that I won't have to rely on insulin like Type 1 diabetics. I am only at the start of my journey, but so far I am seeing some major improvements!

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nawala

@nawala123 (20871)

• Indonesia

2 Sep 20

That is good diet indeed.

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nawala

@nawala123 (20871)

• Indonesia

3 Sep 20

@joyleee keep fighting

Joy Lee

@joyleee (63)

• United States

3 Sep 20

Thank you! It is certainly a work-in-progress.

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27560)

• Philippines

2 Sep 20

Movement keeps the sugar down. Walk or exercise. Tasty food is a thing of the past. Include bitter gourd as often in your meals.

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Joy Lee

@joyleee (63)

• United States

2 Sep 20

I have never tried bitter gourd but I will certainly try it! Thank you for he suggestion!

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27560)

• Philippines

4 Sep 20

@joyleee It's the only sureshot blood sugar controller.

msdivkar

@msdivkar (23359)

• India

2 Sep 20

First of all welcome to mylot. Hope you will enjoy it here. Getting type 2 diabetes is a bad news. You will have to control your diet to control your sugar level. Good news is that you are already aware of what should be your diet. Add some exercise also to your daily routine to help you further.

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Joy Lee

@joyleee (63)

• United States

2 Sep 20

Thank you for the warm welcome to myLot and your encouragement. I appreciate the sentiment and will continue to better my lifestyle.

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Kokil agarwal

@amitkokiladitya (171927)

• Agra, India

2 Sep 20

I understand it isn't easy but it is all for the health sake..isn't it.

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Joy Lee

@joyleee (63)

• United States

2 Sep 20

You are so right! Health is a lifelong commitment and it takes lots of effort to keep up!

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Kokil agarwal

@amitkokiladitya (171927)

• Agra, India

2 Sep 20

@joyleee yes ..and nothing in life is more important than good health

Fat Oreo

@fluffy69 (4955)

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2 Sep 20

Keep going,nice one

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Kareng

@kareng (59330)

• United States

2 Sep 20

Can you direct me to your Keto pancake recipe? My husband has type 2 dibetes and he loves his carbs.

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Joy Lee

@joyleee (63)

• United States

2 Sep 20

Absolutely!

Low Carb Keto Pancakes

thenovicechefblog.com

Low Carb Pancakes: these keto pancakes have only 4 net carbs per serving and are a delicious family approved breakfast made with almond flour and cream cheese!

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (139965)

• Philippines

2 Sep 20

I agree that we need to lessen carbs if having diabetes. Welcome to myLot!

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Joy Lee

@joyleee (63)

• United States

3 Sep 20

Thank you so much for the welcome! Yes, lessening my carb intake has definitely helped me improve the condition of my health.

Sanna_S

@psanasangma (7287)

• India

3 Sep 20

Have a nice day

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Joy Lee

@joyleee (63)

• United States

3 Sep 20

You too :)

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Namelesss

@Namelesss (3365)

• United States

2 Sep 20

I went low carb a year ago for the exact same reason - diabetes. I am no longer diabetic, my numbers are all great so I think it was well worth it. I still enjoy all those carby foods, just one day a week now.

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Joy Lee

@joyleee (63)

• United States

2 Sep 20

This is amazing! I'm so glad that you were practically able to reverse your diabetes. This gives me lots of motivation and hope for the future. I'm also glad that you are still able to treat yourself to some carb-filled foods once in a while :)

Namelesss

@Namelesss (3365)

• United States

2 Sep 20

@joyleee Of everything I've ever tried low carb and keeping it really simple is the only one I whole-heartedly endorse. Interestingly after a while you absolutely do not miss the carbs very much. And may even find you don't like them or they make you feel a little queasy.