My Healthy Staples for Low-Carb Eating with Type 1 Diabetes | She's Diabetic

[@LoraK31]

I'll definitely be trying some of these out! When I was first diagnosed, the doctors thought I was still in the honeymoon phase when I definitely wasn't and they only gave me long-acting insulin, so I basically had to eat as low-carb as possible to keep my sugars from spiking into the 300s for like a month before I was finally prescribed short-acting, so I had to find low-carb foods fast! My low-carb staples are: -Riced broccoli/cauliflower - mix with some peppers or other veggies and add some spices and you've got a pretty awesome-tasting low-carb stir fry! -Turkey burgers and meatballs - Still a nice high-protein meat without as high of a cholesterol amount as beef -Mixed nuts - like carrots for you, this satisfies my need for something to crunch on without affecting my blood sugars much (I also highly recommend Wonderful's honey roasted pistachios. They taste incredible and are only 7g of carbs per serving!) -Sugar-free Jello - doesn't do much health-wise, but helps satisfy a sweet craving and it's 0g! -I'm gonna double down on eggs because they're incredible lol -Low-sugar Greek yogurt like Two Good or Oikos Triple Zero -Cheese crisps! Also sometimes I'll just eat slices of fresh mozzarella because that stuff is amazing -Also doubling down on dark chocolate! Another suggestion I have is if you like chocolate-covered nuts to get a square or two of dark chocolate and eat it with the nuts instead of buying chocolate-covered nuts because the chocolate-to-nut ratio will be lower without you feeling like it is (if that makes any sense).

[@ShesDiabetic]

These are all SUCH excellent suggestions Lora - thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to put this all together!! I'm so sorry you went through all that when you were first diagnosed - my gosh it sounds like you really adjusted quickly out of necessity of course, but I think you should be so proud of yourself! I'm a big riced cauliflower fan! And oh - I'm going to have to try those honey roasted pistachios STAT - I LOVE pistachios and honey roasted!!! Mother May I!!! Thank you once again for taking the time to share all of this - absolutely wonderful!!!

[@LoraK31]

@@ShesDiabetic Thanks!! Because it was such a struggle that first month for me I share these wherever possible so hopefully it can help someone else who might struggling too 😊

[@melvinrowan9892]

A tip : watch series on flixzone. Been using it for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@trentmiles5616]

@Melvin Rowan yup, I've been watching on Flixzone} for months myself :)

[@milzzymillzy8859]

I've been so depressed having type 1 diabetes because I find it so hard to control my levels but your videos are helping me a lot and your energy and constantly smiling makes me no its possible to live a happy healthy life style.

[@nenesibanda4171]

Give it time . What you going through is perfectly normal. Cause almost all foods can give one sugar spikes

[@jane3674]

My fiancé is type 1 diabetic. Watching your honest videos help me understand what to buy and prepare for him on a daily basis. I want him to be healthy and loving food at the same time. ❤️ More videos of food tips and meal preparation please 🙏🏻 and more blessings!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh wow - what an awesome fiancé you must be, to be here, doing research on your partner's behalf - that's just extraordinary! He's very lucky to have your care and it will no doubt bring you closer together! I will work on more food tips and meal prep for you for sure! Many blessings to the both of you!! ❤️🥰🙏🏻

[@diabeticnurse]

I have been a diabetic for about 6 years now and I still learn something new from you every time you post

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh thank you!! I feel like I learn something new every day - type 1 diabetes has a way of keeping us on our toes, eh! Have a wonderful week my fellow diabuddy! 💙

[@lindaspencer6547]

I just saw this pop up and haven’t even watched this, but I wanted to thank you for all the help in learning how to use a low carb diet to manage blood sugar. You are such an encouragement and still manage to keep it real.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much Linda!! Your words mean a lot to me, and they encourage me in turn so just thank thank thank you!!! 💙🥰🙏🏻

[@eschnelle6139]

Thank you soooo much! Nice to listen to real diet of a fellow type 1. Hard to listen to non-T1’s and all the misinformed suggestions.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much - I know exactly what you mean, and I really really really appreciate your very kind and generous comment here!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@HashimsCricketStack]

I am learning a lot about Type 1 diabetes through your videos, but sometimes I only watch them to see your greetings first up. I wish you more peace and strength.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh that’s so kind! Thank you so much!!! It is my honor and pleasure to greet you always my friend!!!! I wish you peace and strength as well!! 💙

[@mranderson5668]

I'm lovin your red hair! I stopped peeling my carrots. I just rinse them off and cut them smaller. I started growing my own peppers too.

[@melindanormanblackwell8010]

Andrea it was so refreshing to hear someone else has a sweet teeth cause I really have a bad one and I am trying to get off the ice cream. Wendy’s frosty is my down fall. My mom has a very low carb frozen chocolate pie I need to make to help with the sweet tooth. And you can put fruit in it and it taste so good. Thank you for sharing the things that might help me lower my BS.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh Melinda!!! Please know my sweet tooth is alive and kicking always - particularly in the afternoon and after dinner....oh it's bad!!! The low carb frozen chocolate pie sounds awesome - and given that it's frozen hopefully you can make a big one and chip away at it without it going bad? And with fruit...YUM!! PS - I LOVED Wendy's Frosties...we had the free keychain and I would get the tiny ones all the time...then I had to give up dairy and away those went - but OH!! SO GOOD!!!!

[@edithbailey636]

I found your post very helpful. Thank you for the info. Blessings to you.

[@jondellar]

Very grateful to have stumbled across your channel (after seeing Homeland of all things). Just a humble Type 2 myself but badly in need of food inspiration. Thank you! P.s. Cashew nuts - my go-to snack.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh welcome Jon!! Though I'm type 1 I'm so so so glad you found me and want you to know that I fully welcome all types of diabetics to the channel here! Also - big fan of cashews - right along there with you!! Wishing you a wonderful day of delicious food and welcome to the family here!

[@ACG321]

Love and agree with everything! I’ve really gotten into making my own foods from scratch (Yogurt and bread in the instant pot for example). I find that the cleaner I eat, the lower my levels are in general. Also it helps mentally by known what work it takes to make a specific food so it helps me not over eat. Thanks for the video!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh my goodness - you are amazing to be making your own bread and yogurt!! I actually have an instant pot at home in Michigan and feel like I need to use it more! You're inspiring me! I completely know what you mean and agree - with both the cleaner eating/lower numbers concept and the eating less as a result! Such excellent and important points! Thank you so much for watching and keep up the amazing work - you sound like you've got it all going on in the right ways there!! 💙🥰

[@micheleanndesouza9564]

I just love listening to you..Im insulin dependent and you are such an inspiration..love the positivity ❤

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so so so so so much, what a wonderfully kind thing to say!! Thank you for watching and supporting my channel!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethbuckler4568]

Hi Andrea! We also love to keep hard boiled eggs and baby carrots in the fridge for our 6 year old daughter❤️..she loves them! A couple other things we always have on hand are string cheese or Babybel, Fat Snax cookies and pepperoni! Our daughter is also a big fan of chocolate milk, so we make hers with unsweetened vanilla almond milk/sugar free Hershey‘s syrup/and a splash of heavy whipping cream...it’s delicious! Thank you for another great video and hope you are doing well🥰

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh - those are all such wonderful options for your daughter! What a clever way to make chocolate milk for her too! And I've always wanted to try Fat Snax cookies - will definitely have to give them a go now! Thank you for sharing and I wish you and your daughter a most wonderful week ahead!!

[@kellyburton2890]

Yah, another great video! It is nice to see someone with such an upbeat attitude on life. I pretty much do what you were taking about. I always keep cauli-rice in the freezer along with a big batch of homemade blackbean burgers. I will be trying the fresh ginger and lemon drink this evening. Thank you!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so so much Kelly! I'm right there with you on the cauliflower rice (must get more actually!) and YUM to those black bean burgers!! Homemade to boot - you go girl! I hope you enjoy the lemon and ginger - it's my current fav and go to! 🍋 ❤️

[@jamesmeegan5031]

Hey Andrea I really like your videos, i’ve just found them and recently subscribed. I was diagnosed type 1 this time last year and just got a freestyle cgm as a trial from the hospital. I really like it so far and loved your videos explaining it all. Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing your future videos James

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much James! I hope you're doing alright and getting to grips with everything since your diagnosis and that this finds you very well! Sending you joy and health and thank you so much for watching and commenting! 💙

[@musingsofalostmind]

Thanks for sharing! You have a beautiful energy and you're a joy to watch. I also have been really into the lemon ginger drink lately, I have it in the morning and I do a few thin slices of ginger. When I'm done with the drink the ginger is soft from the hot water and I actually eat it. Sooo good for digestion. Or I put it in a smoothie later. And I always have a generous supply of dark chocolate in my house too. Priorities 😅 Some of my go-to's throughout the day are sliced cucumber and carrots with a few kalamata olives and vegan feta cheese (the brand Violife, so so good). Fresh fruit with nuts or nut butter. Larabars. Avocado toast + eggs for breakfast. Salmon + veg + sweet potato for dinner. I also like to make big salads with fresh veggies, almonds, olives, and whatever else sounds good - I usually make enough for a few servings at a time. Meal prep is really helpful with t1d 💗💗💗

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh my gosh - I simply LOVE all of what you've written here...ALL OF IT. And it basically reminds me of how I eat! I tend to 'chew' on the ginger after but haven't gone the whole hog to eating it - I shall try it! So good to reuse it come what may! Your snacks and dinners sound lovellyyyyyy....that vegan feta I LOVE TOO!!! You sound like you've really got a fabulous routine going there - keep it up, you're awesome!!!

[@musingsofalostmind]

@@ShesDiabetic yay!! You're awesome yourself! Thanks for continuing to make videos, I know they help a lot of people!

[@MichelleLord]

All such great ideas Andrea!! Thank you for sharing! It's so nice to have low-carb options on hand 😊💖

[@ShesDiabetic]

Aw - thank you Michelle! I find it just basically helps me reach for the cookies less, although, let's face it, I have to buy a lot of cookies for every bag of spinach, so perhaps that's saying something 😂 Wishing you a warm and wonderful week ahead!! 💙🥰

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much Michelle! This is such a compliment coming from you! Because you always have the best and yummiest low-carb recipe options! I hope all is well with you, Raffi and baby!!! 😻❤️🤰

[@Hhussain2256]

Michelle lord your the best I watch your videos

[@Hhussain2256]

Andrea you are the best as well

[@wellingtonsboots4074]

Thanks Andrea, lately been going to greens and frozen vegetables. Salmon and other fish. Really appreciate your videos

[@ShesDiabetic]

Nice!! I bet your body is thanking you for that (I know mine always does!)! Really appreciate your kind comments and for watching! 💙🙏🏻

[@justanothernoobe]

Andreaaaaaaaaaaaa! Good to see you posting again. You're looking so healthy! And love the hair :) This Covid shenanigans is obviously good for you! I've been struggling with my diet recently so this was just the motivation boost I need to get back into the fridge instead of reaching for the convenience food. Keep up with the great content :)

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh thank you! Things have definitely been up and down with these covid times and I totally hear you on the reaching for the convenience foods!!! Good for you for making that effort to change- your saying this is inspiring me to be better! I’ve been moving this week and have been leaning heavily on those convenience and high sugar foods myself!!!! Sending you joy my friend!!

[@rexsissom7880]

Awesome video Andrea!! One of my low carb friendly snacks is cottage cheese with blueberries/strawberries. At times it makes a quick breakfast too!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh that's an excellent one!! YUM!!! Healthy and deliciously low carb - thank you for sharing!! 💙

[@justinmatthews1769]

I love Lilys! Their peanut butter cups are a sweet staple for me.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I’ve not tried their cups - MUST!!! I’m salivating at the very thought!!!

[@justinmatthews1769]

@@ShesDiabetic I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. They’re the best keto/low sugar cups I’ve had. 🙂

[@agatawestfalewska9116]

Hi Andrea, thank you again for another great lesson! I have also in my kitchen: oatmeal, wholemeal flour, cottage cheese, so that I can make omelets for breakfast at any time, of course with blueberries;) and various vegan sauces with apples or sunflower seeds for vegetables;) all the best for you!!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

You are so welcome! Thank you as always for watching!! Those are AWESOME staples to have in your kitchen- thank you for sharing!! I actually just had an omelet for dinner the other night and it was just what the doctor ordered! It was delicious! Wishing you all the best - and yummy meals always my friend! :)

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh! This all sounds delicious! I love eggs so much and omelettes, yes please!! Thank you so much for sharing! Now I’m hungry! ☺️

[@kemaloz8615]

Hi Andrea. Very helpful video again. Thanks for these low-carb options ... I wish you healthy and happy days. 😊

[@ShesDiabetic]

Hi Kemal! Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm wishing you happy, healthy days as well! ❤️💙

[@greenie923]

I love raw carrots, so I am definitely going to chop some up, to keep on hand. I also had never heard of Lily's. I'm very excited about that one, lol. & Target carries it, so I'll be trying those out. I always keep mini cucumbers in my fridge, I cut them up into half strips and sprinkle a little salt on them. my favorite go to.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh mini cucumbers with salt - YES!! That is SUCH an excellent suggestion!! THANK YOU- I totally forgot about that one!! Shall be putting those on my grocery list indeed! Ps- let me know what you think of Lily's - I think they're yummers!!! 💙

[@greenie923]

@@ShesDiabetic 🙌🏾 Yes! I definitely WILL!!!

[@greenie923]

@@ShesDiabetic I tried the Lily's chocolate. LOVE it. I have a new go to treat.

[@troywilson1122]

Watched your video, very helpful. I'll be trying some of your snacks. It's a struggle trying to eat low carbs. Thank you!

[@ShesDiabetic]

I hear you, and you're so welcome! I think once you actually have set snacks you know are low carb and you can eat, it's much easier because you have 'grab and go' options - otherwise I really really really find it so hard myself too! Good luck my friend!!

[@captdennypa]

I always enjoy your content, Miss Andrea. You are always upbeat and cheerful, and very inspirational! Thank you! P. S. Beautiful hair, too! ❤️

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much Danny! Thank you for watching and for your kind, uplifting words!! :)

[@rexhowells7015]

Hi Andrea, great video, always good to get more ideas for when you want to eat something, but readings say it's a good level so don't. My go to are strawberry's, and good old peanuts, (couple of hand fulls) And sometimes just a couple of pieces of cheese, and a cup of tea with it all. Stay safe ❤👍

[@ShesDiabetic]

Hi Rex!!! Wonderful to hear from you - as ever!! I love all your ideas - love me some strawberries and peanuts! YES! And tea...ALWAYS! Thank you for sharing and for your encouragement as always! You stay safe too and keep being awesome!!!

[@diabeteswithmilly8840]

I was just diagnosed a month ago and this video is lots of help!

[@ShesDiabetic]

I'm so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis...wow...what a time to be diagnosed (not that there's ever a good time, but you know what I mean). I'm so glad you found this video helpful and I hope you continue to feel more comfortable and confident with your diagnosis and diabetes in general - please know you are not alone and this will get easier! I'm thinking about you and rooting for you my friend!!! 💙💙💙

[@tessapitt1646]

Very informative, I’m also going to use this opportunity to recommend Dr IGUDIA on KZbin who cured my type 2 Diabetes with his natural herbs medication

[@dianaquibi]

Hi Andrea!!! Thank you so much for this helpful topic :). I'm having trouble finding something that doesn't raise my blood sugar so much. THAAANNNKKSSS. Greetings from Colombia :D!!!

[@annl5200]

Hi I am T1D as well. Andrea is correct and I eat low carb myself, but something that doesn't spike her might still spike you. For example, carrots spike me but sweet potatoes don't! Go figure. You are on the right track, but experiment with your own body reactions.

[@dianaquibi]

@@annl5200 Yes, it's true! I tried quinoa and it didn't work. Now I am trying potatoes. It seems to be getting better. Thank you very much Ann! :)

[@ShesDiabetic]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching and good luck with getting to grips with all the low carb options and learning your personal eating habits and how things effect your numbers, my friend!!! 💙

[@ShesDiabetic]

Also - just so so true about things effecting people differently - I love reading Ann and Diana comparing notes here about what effects them and how - fascinating! Thank you all for sharing!!

[@joannecummings5443]

Very good video, I love and eat quite a bit of spinach. I love fresh carrots unfortunately I dip them in ranch dressing. Broccoli is also one of my go to veggies I can eat them raw or cooked.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Yummm to all of the above!!! And a dip in ranch - oh YES PLEASE!!!!! Thank you for watching and commenting Joanne!!! *off to buy ranch now...*

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh! I love all your go-to’s! I love love love carrots and ranch and broccoli! Yum! you’re making me hungry now!Thank you for sharing Joanne!! ❤️

[@teresawright5924]

Thanks for the tips I'm type 2 and on a insulin pump for the first time a mini med770g pump

[@ShesDiabetic]

Welcome to the club! ❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗

[@churchofsighandthology]

So awesome. Always on the lookout for veggie ideas! Thanks

[@ShesDiabetic]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching! :)

[@newworldmusic3431]

Wow this channel is so professional! You are gonna hit 100k subs easy trust me. I subbed I love the info

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh I hope so! Thank you for your words of encouragement!!

[@AnitaFilip5280]

Love these tips! Getting salmon patties, right now!!❤❤❤

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thanks Anita!! I LOVE those salmon patties!! Sometimes I just grill a couple of them with a Salad and bingo bingo! LOVE IT!

[@gracelee1085]

Love your videos! Can you do more meal in a day ones? I saw the video on low carb edition and going to the store to get those nugo slim protein bars.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Absolutely!! I will work to do more of these videos! And let me know how you like the Nugo Bars! I absolutely ADORE THEM!!!!!

[@Joe-yo3ms]

I can relate all too closely with the love for chocolate - and not closely enough with the love for carrot sticks!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Haha - I'm RIGHT THERE WITH YOU JOE! MY buying of carrots to cookies and chocolate is quite....disproportional...😂🍫

[@shabirahmed2933]

Another inspirational video- thank you

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much!!! 💙

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@fawziaahmed6181]

I like haw to speaking your language is clear thank you for information 😍😍

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me! 🥰🙏🏻

[@carolinarealestate]

Thanks Andrea... I always enjoy and learn from your videos. Have you ever tried monk fruit sugar? I really like it and it doesn't spike my blood sugar at all

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you Frank! I think I have tried monk fruit once or twice but mainly I do Stevia as it settles better on my stomach. But either way - no spiking of the BG's in a winner in my book!!!

[@jukeboxjulie5453]

You are too cute! My daughter is 13 and type 1 since she was 2. I will definitely try these things. I wish I could get her to like almond milk. She will drink it in a protein shake though.

[@ShesDiabetic]

OH thank you Julie!! If your daughter isn't into almond milk, perhaps she'd be willing to try another unsweetened plant milk? Soya maybe? Just a thought! I know we all have our preferences! Either way I wish you both the absolute best and thank you for watching!!!

[@arroyobaby38]

Did you ever try DATES when you have a sweet tooth? I find it satisfies my sweet tooth. I now bake with that instead of sugar.

[@ShesDiabetic]

YES! I love dates!!! I bake with them quite a lot too! I love their natural tasting sweetness - they're rich and give a great flavour I've found! BIG FAN!!!

[@arroyobaby38]

@@ShesDiabetic - Andrea......You have to try this recipe look up -2-Layer No-Bake Peanut Butter Brownie Bars- by Minimalist Baker. She uses natural ingredients and dates as a sweetener. I gave up sugar but really craved and miss my brownies... man did this hit the spot!!

[@dustinotv358]

Hi, i like the way you speak it gives me hope for this kind of depression. Im from philippines. Can i ask diet? Since we eat rice daily, what is the best way ? Because my sugar is staying low if i didn't take or eat low carbs.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Great question! I would really encourage you to speak to a dietitian - since I am definitely not someone with an expert knowledge of food and nutrition! I find is I eat brown rice rather than white it's more king to my BG's. I don't cut out any major food groups - I just eat a ton of veggies and try to keep my food as simple as possible, personally I'm not one for a ton of sauces, etc - that's just me! I hope you find hope in this and will find a way of eating that works best for you!! :)

[@carolinewilliamson7761]

What do you eat on low carb on dexcom g7

[@sarahperry3905]

Thanks lovely, great reminders ✨

[@ShesDiabetic]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

You’re so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@pickledrick5158]

Low carbohydrate is the best approach to any diabetic. My current HbA1c as a type 1 diabetic is 4.5% same or better than even non diabetics on high carbohydrate diets.

[@ShesDiabetic]

It's so awesome that you've found what works best for you! I'm so happy for you Pedro!

[@pickledrick5158]

@@ShesDiabetic Yeah I do feel happier than ever, high variability in BG does a lot of harm to you. High BG is the most inflammatory condition cells can experience. I was amazed by the changes you experience with true normal BG levels. For non metabolically impaired individuals the target appears to be 76 to 83 mg/dl, postpartdial 2 hrs back to the 80s and at the metabolic peak no higher than 125 mg/dl. I seen all my healthy family members wife, brothers and their blood sugars never go above 120. Interesting how the ADA range is 140 to 180 mg/dl for diabetics! Not healthy at all!

[@quadgirl1011]

Pickled Rick - out of curiosity, how many carbs do you eat per day? Great results for you, I see! Thanks.

[@pickledrick5158]

@@quadgirl1011 I try to be consistent and eat literally the same meal every day (sizing and protein content). Generally based on my weight and height I need 14-16 oz of animal protein a day. I split that into 2 meals and do intermittent fasting. Fasting is also incredibly important, you see the difference in insulin requirements after a 16 Hr fasting. In regards to carbohydrates my goal is less than 30g a day. Generally in two 15g meals. However those 15g are always from vegetable and or nut/seeds sources. I would not eat a 15g slice of bread as it would shoot my blood sugar out of range. If you want to learn more check Dr. Bernstein Diabetes University on KZbin he has videos explaining this approach in great detail. If you have complications they tend to fully reverse after a few years of euglycemic range. For me took 24 months to recover my eGFR to non diabetic levels (around 100). Before I had subclinical DKD as he describes eGFR of 84.

[@munasharif461]

Hi 🙋‍♀️ please do you think about goal every day or not I mean 70% on renga?

[@ShesDiabetic]

I think because diabetes is such an individual disease you should find a goal that works for you in terms of in range time. I do think in-range time is one of if not the most valuable thing we can do to keep our diabetes in check and potential long term complications to a minimum - just me thoughts though! I'm not a doctor obviously! I hope this helps my friend! 💙

[@norbywilliamson6343]

There are a thousand people out there telling you what to eat and what not to eat. What about insulin ? I am type one using a long and a fast with a CGM mater. I can stay in the lines on my Dexcom 6G meter about 85 present of the time. I need help. Is this subject taboo? Norby

[@ShesDiabetic]

That's fantastic Norby! I don't think there's anything taboo about talking about insulin, but just like food, it's all so personal so I think that tends to be why (at least I) don't talk about my insulin dosages because there's no point - they're so so personal to my bodily needs and thus wouldn't help anyone on this channel that isn't me, if that makes sense. I hope this helps, and that you enjoyed the video nevertheless!

[@AkaiMiso]

Great video, fewer carbs is a essential for control and longevity in diabetes. "low Carb" is such a broad term that it can mean anywhere from 10 grams of carbs/day to 500 grams or more to some. Would you share your macros(Fat/protein/carb) for your average day? What HbA1C are you comfortable maintaining?

[@ShesDiabetic]

I don't have any macro goal I'm trying to hit per se, I find that (for me personally) it's not very good idea to get to obsessed with that kind of thing, otherwise it can tip into an unhealthy obsession. But that's totally just a personal thing. I like to keep my HbA1C between 5-6 regularly. I hope this helps! 💙

[@AkaiMiso]

@@ShesDiabetic Thanks for sharing! I'd say An HbA1c between 5-6, unfortunately, is better than average for most diabetics. As diabetics we do have to pay more attention to our food. I suppose to a lesser extent than many professional athletes, but in their case we would call it sports nutrition rather than unhealthy obsession. haha Thanks again for sharing!

[@VS-qd3tz]

Can U please tell me how long does a Diabetic Seizure last.Am a T1D.Say if during seizures there is no one to help and in semi-conscious active seizure mode I donot find something sweet to drink or eat , what will happen will I die??.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I have never personally had or known anyone else to have a diabetic seizure, so I'm sorry I just can't really shed any light on this topic. I'm hoping someone else might be able to chime in, but really also encourage you to speak to your doctor about this and create a game plan, should this happy to keep you safe. I hope this helps you my friend, I really don't want you to feel alone because you are most certainly not!! 💙

[@grumpyinbrooklyn6347]

Frozen vegetables are frequently way better than "fresh" that are anything but! Great to thaw and then stir fry, or steam!

[@marie-francesomaya5233]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ShesDiabetic]

You are so very welcome!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@garyausten5939]

Since I 'discovered' almond milk I rarely use regular milk anymore. I seem to have always gone high when I have cereal in the morning with regular milk but it doesn't happen much anymore. If I go low, milk is, for a reason I can't fathom, faster than OJ at rectifying the situation. I also tried almond flour pancakes this morning, but I didn't realize how many fewer carbs they had than normal pancakes and ended up going low. It's so expensive (IMHO) at $5.88/lb I probably won't buy it often. If all the paperwork is approved I'll be getting a Tandem pump soon so I won't have to stab myself 4x/day. I had a C-peptide test a couple days ago.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Yes!! Almond milk can be so so so beneficial I've found!! I'm so glad I found it personally and glad for you too - but agree wholeheartedly - the cost is rather prohibitive! How exciting that you'll be getting on the tslim soon - very very excited for you friend!!!! Can't wait to hear how you like it!! 🙏🏻😄

[@garyausten5939]

@@ShesDiabetic I just found out a couple hours ago with the Tandem rep that my C-Peptide result isn't bad enough for Medicaid to cover since my endo's official diagnosis is type-2 diabetes with hyperglycemia. I'd have to be at the low end of the range plus 110% or below to qualify, so it's more MDI for me for a while. I've been trying to keep my sugars under control, but with my regimen it's hard. My 90-day A1C (according to Dexcom) is 6.8, the same as it was in December and barely better than June. It's frustrating!!!

[@garyausten5939]

@@ShesDiabetic I got a welcome surprise yesterday at the endo's office. Last time I had my A1C checked the Dexcom was .2 lower than my actual fingerstick test last December (6.8 vs 7.0). This time the Dexcom was higher. My A1C was 6.2, my lowest number in years :). I'm also going to start carb counting and started a log today to share with the dietician (video conference a week from Monday). Question - how do you even begin to estimate carbs from something like leftover takeout Chinese food. I don't think Calorie King has any categories for that kind of thing.

[@ShesDiabetic]

@@garyausten5939 that is FANTASTIC!!!!! You should be so proud of yourself!!!!! WOW WOW WOW!! How inspiring!!! With regards to your leftover Chinese food question...oh goodness me I don’t even know what to say! I think if you focus on what you can carb count with regards to other foods (I’m a big fan of the carbs and Cals app) then these little abnormal guesstimating meals are okay because they’re not all the time? Just my personal thought process! If you’ve also ever made something similar at home you can ramp up that carb count (because they’ll be more sugar, carbs, etc in the takeout version) and use that kind of as a sliding scale? Just some ideas for you there! I just think you should be so proud of yourself and I’m so happy for you!!!! Well well done!!! ❤️🥰🤗🥳👏🏻

[@julianycnerska8723]

Pleaseee post more i love your content

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much Julz!! I'm always working on more content and comments like yours drive me to want to make more - just thank you for watching and commenting!!!

[@julianycnerska8723]

@@ShesDiabetic you have honestly helped me so much, thank You!

[@ShesDiabetic]

I will! Thank you for the encouragement!! 🥰

[@robertlinek3807]

I use “half and half” cream for my coffee and tea and it doesn’t seem to affect my blood sugar at all. 2 tablespoon has only 1 gram of carb. Another thing I like is 2% milk fat cottage cheese which has only 3 grams of carb for a 1/2 cup serving.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Nice!! Oh that all sounds so yummy! I don't do daily of course, but would be keen to try out the vegan alternatives to the above suggestions because you're making me hungry! Thank you for sharing!

[@milzzymillzy8859]

Do you have do subtract any fibre from your carbohydrates on anything you eat ?

[@zohramanji2228]

No, I do not. I think years ago they were telling us to, but apparently they were wrong, lol. Fiber is carbs and it still causes blood sugar to rise. I eat “keto” wraps that are 22g of carbs and 20g of fiber but if I don’t take insulin for 22 carbs, my blood sugar spikes up.

[@arlo139]

Hey everyone! I just wanted to ask for some help here :) so for starters, I am in my early teens and have been diabetic for just over a year and with being so young I am also very irresponsible. Does anyone have any tips to make eating low carb easier? any help will be great! (also I am in the process of switching to a closed-loop pump so if anyone has anything they'd like to share about that would also be helpful :])

[@magdalenaavila4115]

I keep coconut water in my fridge. No preservatives and low carbs.

[@ShesDiabetic]

That's a great idea- thank you so much for sharing!!

[@ellahosokawa4663]

GODBLESS nice 👍

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻

[@christinewelch4918]

Noticed that you talked about eating fish and eggs. Does that mean you are no longer vegan? Can you share why you changed? As you say, we are always interested in what people eat!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Hi Christine! Sure! I hear you on the curiosity front - of course I'm the exact same! Basically I started eating eggs and fish and meat because I was having horrendous stomach problems and was no longer able to tolerate the amount of fiber a vegan diet comes along with. I'm still battling stomach problems but am able to get more energy from my food by introducing more animal sources. This has been very difficult for me because I so so so loved eating in a vegan way, and still am obsessed with my veggies - but just can't tolerate them in the quantity you need to ensure you're getting all the necessary vitamins and minerals, at least at this point in my health journey. I hope this helps shed a little more light on my reasoning for switching! And thank you as always and every for caring and being interested! I hope you're well! 💙

[@christinewelch4918]

@@ShesDiabetic Thank you. We are all well but sick of the stay at home order. Our daughter has needed to come home for an extend stay a number of times over the last couple of years. Although we love to have her, she takes over the cooking and usually cooks at least 5 vegetables at each dinner. That quantity just wreaks havoc with my digestion. We are going to have a talk with her when she comes home in the spring. She’s determined to keep us healthy but.......!!! Thank you sharing this with me. I thought I was the only one who had this issue.

[@mazymae5491]

You are so awesome! Thanks for all the info. And I might add your very pretty.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so so much - you're very kind! Thank you for watching!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@albertosbrolla8424]

Thanks for the video, always helpful to learn new food choices. I see something new on your left hand ring finer, did you get engaged??? If so congratulations!👍🏻

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you Alberto! And yes - I did! You see right! Thank you for your congratulations!! 🥰💙

[@albertosbrolla8424]

@@ShesDiabetic let me know where you have registered for wedding gifts so I can send you an your fiancé a gift!👍🏻

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you found the video helpful! And yes! You’re right! That is an engagement ring on my finger! David and I got engaged in December!😻🥳❤️

[@rancid216]

My wife cooks for me spinach with olive oil and I sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese.

[@ShesDiabetic]

YUM!!! That sounds SO GOOD!!!

[@adamj6645]

Omg you were in Homeland. I had no idea 🙂

[@ShesDiabetic]

Dats Right! 🙃

[@munasharif3300]

Hi How to do a correction when blood sugar rises in the middle of the night I do a correction every two hours and it stays high😔 

[@darioflood7326]

If you’re not eating big dinners (over 90g of carbs) you’ll probably need more long acting insulin. If you’re eating big dinners (over 90g carbs), you will need to split your insulin injections. I usually assume 30g carb digestion per hour, which means I’ll inject for the first 90g, then 3 hours later I will inject for the rest. ** remember, rapid acting insulin (e.g. novorapid) is typically effective for about 3 to 4 hours, hence the 90g for the first split.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Dario raises some absolutely excellent points above. I would look at what you're eating for dinner, and perhaps try something different/lower in carb/take more insulin with it. However, if your blood sugar is stable post dinner, and only rising in the middle of the night, you may want to look at increasing your long acting (or basal rates) overnight so that you can avoid those spikes, especially if they're happening on a consistent basis regardless of what you eat for dinner, say. I hope this helps!! 💙

[@sabrinadermouchi9336]

Watching this while eating chocolate 😳 I have type 1 diabetes too

[@darioflood7326]

I find the carb release from chocolate is very well matched by rapid acting insulin, hence it’s the perfect treat!!

[@sabrinadermouchi9336]

@@darioflood7326 thanks for the enlightenment 😊

[@ShesDiabetic]

YES!!!! CHOCOLATE IS THE BEST!!!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Good point about the acquired tastes of some chocolates Al!!

[@ajayaj5834]

I have type 1 diabetes too

[@kranjskakr7657]

200 mark!!! Hello!!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

YAY!!! Hello Hello!! And thank you!! 💯 💯!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Hello hello!!! 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣😍

[@kranjskakr7657]

@@ShesDiabetic Hi Andrea! Yup 200 and counting. Have a great weekend. Here in Sweden we have something of a celebration time called Midsommar. It is a time of happiness and laughter and couple of beers as well :)

[@laura-kh2il]

Utile e simpatica 😃👍👋

[@ShesDiabetic]

Grazie! 🥰🙏🏻

[@TheDiabeticWay]

Great helpful video again thank yoU! I'm an Alpro freak and everything including Alpro - Greek Style Plain Yoghurt with added bits of fruit - Blueberries Strawberries Blackberries with different nuts might add a 10 choc ice if needed :-) Also got the Nugo Snack bars after seeing your other helpful video and on me contacting them about them not having a variety packs in the UK like they do in the USA they kindly offer me a 50% code SAMPLE50 code - and put it on their web site variety packs so I'm hoping to get more now! Mmmm We are now running 50% off sample boxes- the code is SAMPLE50 so I thought this is great for me a treat! And to pass onto you all! Hope this offer still stands for the rest of you all as we all need a treat in life. Spinach, Kale or Black Kale and Leeks always in the fridge my got snack is a 10g choc ice, works excellent for my levels and 10g Apple Rosedene Farms seem to go 1u for 10g which is great for an Apple :-) Thanks again for your tips and help!

[@FakeApologize]

I love tacos Andi. You should have me over for tacos.

[@herustiyaku6385]

Selamat malam

[@ShesDiabetic]

Selamat Pagi 🌞

[@Timmy111888]

Carrots and Beans are not Low-Carb tho aka Starchy Foods. You can have some but eventually it will kick you out of ketosis.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Gotcha! Good point! I'm not really pursuing ketosis personally, but it's helpful to know for those that are so I really appreciate your writing this here!

[@Ryan-ik2mk]

Do you own a Geiger counter 😂

[@ShesDiabetic]

Ummm...no I do not - I'm not even sure what that is?!?

[@Ryan-ik2mk]

@@ShesDiabetic It was a joke :P there was a clicking noise in the background of this video :P its a device used to detect radiation :)

[@addywaddy_]

Oop- I just ate three sandwiches lmao

[@ShesDiabetic]

Sometimes two just ain't enough! 🥪 🥪 🥪 I hear you friend!

[@M88-d7k]

you are stunning , I love you ❤️

[@javedlashari7553]

good Nice hlipfull

[@mazymae5491]

FYI - I heard that wild blueberries have less sugar than regular blueberries.

[@ShesDiabetic]

How interesting!! Thank you for sharing!