Reddit mentions of Shirataki Noodles (Pack of 5)

Don't worry, when I was diagnosed a few years ago, I was completely overwhelmed as well. I completely ignored Metformin to this day and live a healthy life, so good on you. Diet is all you need, however depending on the person, Metformin maybe a requirement.


GLYCAEMIC INDEX

The main thing you need to look out for, are slow release foods. These foods release slowly into the bloodstream and help your body deal with the carbs much easier.

When I started out, I used the glycemic index table to find the right food.

The GI table goes from 0-100, Fruit Roll-Ups for example have a GI of 99. 99 Is really bad and should be avoided because it releases fast into the bloodstream. I usually focus on foods with a maximum GI of 55.

Again, this is me, every diabetic is unique and you must test every time, before and after every meal.

If you live in the EU, check out these downloadable lists.

If you live in America, check out this website.

Weigh absolutely everything, before you cook your meal. Know the amount of carbs you eat per meal. When I started out, I focused on eating as few carbs as possible, between 10-20 carbs per meal. Again, this is me, there are other diabetics out there that eat that amount within a day.

Experiment, see what your body can handle. I recommend to go really low on the carbs until you get your sugar down to normal.

My meals usually consist out of beans in general, kidney beans or chick peas, vegetables and meats etc. I was able to bring my sugar down from 300 to normal range within three weeks.

Just to give you a basis, it takes me around 3-4 days to finish an entire 200g can of kidney beans.


FOODS I RECOMMEND

• Konjac Noodles / Shirataki Noodles are a great 0 carb pasta substitute. A lot of people don't like them, but what else shall we eat. They have quite the chewy texture, but are great in stir fries.
  
  
• Beans, beans, beans.
  
  
• Brown Basmati rice is good in low grams. I eat around 10-15 (dried) grams within my meals.
  
  
• Wholemeal foods.
  
  
• Almond Flour is a great flour substitute, low in carbs and a great thickener for soups.
  
  
• Almonds, apparently, they have a GI index of 0. When I eat them, they have absolutely had no effect on my sugar at all.
  
  
• Nuts, nuts, go nuts on nuts. They should be your go to snack. Again, check your sugar, every diabetic is unique.
  
  
• Dark Chocolate 80-100%, shitty taste at start but incredible once you get used to the taste. 25g have around 3-6 carbs. I recommend Lindt, divine.
  
  
• German Protein bread I know you can get them in the states, but the carb amount seems to be higher, around 10 carbs per slice. In Germany, I can get them with around 3-4 carbs per slice. Should you live in Germany by mere chance, go to Aldi, they have glorious protein bread.
  
  
• Nairns Oatcakes - Cheese Flavour - Milled
  
  They are a little more carb heavy, around 30 carbs for 6 oatcakes, but are quite nice when you want a snack.
  
  
• Unsweetened Peanut Butter. I usually snack a spoonful of that stuff.
  
  
• Stevia sweetener - It has an acquired taste and don't like it much, but is a good sugar substitute. I've stopped sweetening my teas entirely now.
  
  I will probably update the list, should I remember more.
  
  WHEN TO EAT
  
  It is recommended to wait at latest four hours after your last meal, before you eat your next meal. Check your sugar at around 2 hours after the meal.
  
  You don't have to eat full blown meals every four hours, but a couple of carbs should suffice. Again, every diabetic is different, I can eat nothing for 10 hours and my sugar is fine.
  
  
  EXERCISE
  
  Go to the gym or walk every day, get active and lose weight, especially in the stomach area.
  
  
  DRINKS
  
  Stop drinking beer and any alcoholic beverage with a colour. Vodka has 0 carbs per shot and you can drink it in moderation. Don't forget to eat a couple of carbs when you drink.
  
  I must admit, I consume a lot of diet drinks and should really cut down on them. I recommend you to do the same, so you decrease the appetite and sweet tooth that comes with it.
  
  INGREDIENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR
  
  It is very important to become an ingredient Nazi. Any product that has;
  
  
• Sugar.
  
  
• Rice Flour.
  
  
• Corn Starch.
  
  
• Starches in general.
  
  Ditch it all, do not buy.
  
  Even wholemeal breads come with sugar and mixtures of white flour. I'm lucky that my local Aldi store sells 100% wholemeal bread. Try to find the same. A lot of packed peanuts have sugar as well, even pickled cucumbers.
  
  Always cook fresh and ditch the instant stuff, it's all bad.
  
  
  ALLOW YOURSELF A TREAT
  
  It is ok to treat yourself now and again. Once you get your sugar down to normal and work out, you can have a glass of wine etc. I ate an Oreo biscuit the other day, although I regret it, that motherlover had over 10 carbs.
  
  
  END
  
  You'll be fine, don't you worry. Test your sugar rigorously, learn what you can eat and whatnot and after a while, you can manage everything with ease.
  
  Feel free to always send men a PM or ask the folks on /r/diabetes.
  
  Apologies for any spelling mistakes, English isn't my first language.
  
  
  

I heard they were refugees from the war. A lot of them probably moved west to Lafayette after the success in New Orleans.

I miss those Dong Phuong king cakes.

Edit: I wanted to add that Vitamins Plus sells Shirataki Noodles which is less than 1g of carbs, that you can add to your broth. Just make sure to rinse them really well before you use them.

Shirataki noodles, 0 calorie yam flour noodles

They have no flavor themselves, but they absorb flavor from whatever they are in. You can add them to soups/stews and not worry about the carbs. They are pretty filling, too.

NoOodles

Amazon link for another brand

I just discovered Shirataki Noodles, they look keto friendly and bought some today. I'm looking to trying it out so it might be something you want to look into, the carbs are less than 1.

https://www.amazon.com/Shirataki-Noodles-Pack-of-5/dp/B002CENRLG

shirataki noodles http://www.amazon.com/Shirataki-Noodles-Pack-of-5/dp/B002CENRLG

No, I was just guessing your height based on your weight and what you said your "problem areas" are.

Sadly, rice is not on the diet. I saw this post from another Asian who went on Keto. Take that as some inspiration! I never did think of the challenge you guys face, with a lot of the staples being starchy and sauces being sugary. My only advice would be to try to substitute Shirataki Noodles into your usual meals. Always check the carbs on the bottles of sauce (there's Low Carb varieties of Soy, etc). Other than that, good luck!