Some things you need to know when you have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes Give up the fast foods and pack yourself a healthy lunch for work.
Salts in Prepackaged Foods
Always compare the salt content on all prepackaged foods
Be careful when you buy salad dressing, often reduced fat products are higher in salt.
Don’t add salt to water when cooking vegetables. (I got used to salt free cooking very quickly)
You can use other seasonings like black pepper chili, salt free herbs and spices these are good to increase the flavor of dishes.
Most of the salt you consume is added in processed foods and fast foods that’s why it is best to avoid them.
Type 2 Diabetes and Alcohol
With Alcohol you should discuss it with your health care professional, especially if you often have low blood sugar levels
Taking Care of Your Eyesight
Another area you really have to take care of is your sight, have regular eye checkups with an optician. He/She can pick up any changes you would otherwise not know about.
They can keep a check on the blood vessels in the eyes where often the first signs of trouble will show up.
Blindness and loss of the lower limbs are two of the problems associated with any form of diabetes.
Everyone is Different
Everyone has different issues with Diabetes which is why you should consult your health care practitioner, when you notice any changes that you become concerned about.
My Best Purchase After being told I Had Type 2 Diabetes
One of the first things I brought when I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes was a slow cooker; it does its work by cooking foods slowly on settings low or high, the low setting produces moist cooking that allows it to produce mouthwatering foods, without any salt added.
I have even cooked some delicious roasts in my slow cooker of chicken, lamb shanks and beef. Slow cookers are so low tech even your kids can make you a delicious meal.
Putting it on in the morning and being ready hustle free for the evening meal.
Rita Pepper
Hi Rita,
Thanks for providing some information about diabetes. I’m a little more health concious now after reading your article. Health is becoming more and more important as you age hence it is nearly always a must to have checkups regularly. Thanks Rita!
Regards,
Wilson
It’s quite scary to know exactly how much salt we really eat. It is hidden in nearly everything. Cooking for type 2 diabetes seems to be so much healthier and we could all probably help ourselves and cut back on the salt, sugar and fat we eat.
Hi Rita – I can’t believe I missed this post – especially as you mention slow cookers!
Like you, I rarely add salt. You can usually get all the flavour you need from all the other quality ingredients.
Great post on cooking for Type 2 Diabetes.
Jan x
Hi Rita,
I have just purchased a slow cooker and am really looking forward to tying some great healthy dishes. Thought it would be a good investment with a new baby on the way, as you mentioned you can prepare the meals in the morning and it can take the stress out of dinner time.
Hi Belinda,
The first one I brought was when I found myself a single Mum with 3 young Children, and had to return to work
My slow Cooker became my life saver. They have improved over the years and I would not be without mine.
What a great article, Rita.
I applaud you for reversing your Type 2 Diabetes and for sharing what you learnt here, to help others live a healthy life while eating scrumptious tasting food.
Well done.
Thank You Lina,
I just want everyone to know there can be a solution. I just wish the Doctors were a bit more forth coming with information when I was first diagnosed.