Gestational Diabetes

Northern78

Hi all

I've just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 26 weeks. I now have to check my blood 7 times a day and have been put on medication.

I was told to cut down on carbs and have noticed that my glucose levels sore even after only a small amount of carbs. I was wondering if anyone could suggest an accompaniment to go with curry apart from rice or naan. I've tried the cauliflower rice before but wasn't that impressed.

Thanks!

ciderwithrosie_2

How about 'Slim Rice' ? That's nil carbs (apparently) Bit pricey, but as a treat now and again. I've no idea what it tastes like mind, as I've not tried it.


How did you cook your cauli rice? I just stir fry it in a bit of butter with some salt and pepper. I know it doesn't soak up a curry the same.

Northern78

Thanks I've not heard of the slim rice so will have a look.

I cooked it the same way as you, I'm not sure if it's a texture thing or like you say it doesn't soak the curry up but I just couldn't take to it. That said it's not forever so I could put up with it for the next few months.

ciderwithrosie_2

Yeah, I know what you mean about the texture, think your mouth is expecting one thing but gets another so it's a bit disappointing!


Here's a link to the slim rice website, they do pasta and noodles too and there's some reviews from diabetics:


http://www.eatwater.co.uk/products/easy-to-use-range/


also a low-carb product shop I've used:


https://www.lowcarbmegastore.com/


American lady's website, full of low-carb recipes, some she uses American ingredients we can't get here, but it's quite good for ideas:


http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/

Northern78

Thanks ciderwithrosie much appreciated.

mlarmour

Have you considered trying cauliflower rice instead of actual rice?

http://ohmyveggies.com/how-to-make-cauliflower-rice/

Mojisola

There's lots of good advice here - https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/low-carb-diet-forum.18/ -
about keeping your BS under control through diet.

Northern78

Yes I've tried cauliflower rice, wasn't too keen on it. Thanks though.

Thanks for that link I'll have a read of it when I've put DS to bed.

ArtDecoGirly

Have you considered cauliflower rice?
Only joking :rotfl:

Not technically rice, but Holland & Barrett sell Zero noodles, 4 calories and 1.5g carbs per serving

http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/zero-noodles-gluten-free-organic-noodles-60003907

Islandmaid

Ahh Northern symathise with you all 3 of my pregnancies were diabetic - wopping babies, but all healthy

Think low carb, cauli rice is great, and you do get used to it, so much so, that even after 20 years I still prefer it.

With my first I totally craved strong cheddar, so I lived off of omlettes.

Steer to whole grains, brown rice - but mininise all white carbs - healthy protiens, salads, sweet potato, celariac etc light fruits such as grapes, stawbs etc

Good luck hun xx

krlyr

Is it just a case of cutting down carbs? I admit I don't know much about diabetes, but this snippet about quinoa is interesting - it's higher in carbs than couscous, but the low glycemic number apparently means it doesn't spike your blood sugar levels so quickly
http://steadystrength.com/5-healthier-carb-choices-that-few-people-know-about/


http://www.optimalfoods.org lists some low glycemic foods - interestingly, lentils, chickpeas etc. are listed - so maybe go for those kinds of sides with your curry and less of the rice.