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08-02-2006, 04:15 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Elgin, IL
Posts: 209
| | | Bored with same old snacks
Does anyone have any new suggestions for snacks? I'm getting bored with what I've been doing - veggies and dip or guacamole, a little piece of fruit, beef or pork jerky, spicy cheese popcorn. I'm even tired of cheese and crackers (I found that 4 Keebler Club Crackers have only 9 grams!).
Need some new ideas....
What I'd really kill for is a big bag of corn chips and a bowl of guac but I'll behave and stick to the right stuff. 
__________________  Jacqui Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
5/06 A1C 8
9/06 A1C 6.4
ActoplusMet 15/mg/500mg x 2
Levothyroxine 50mcg x1
Pravachol 40mg x 1
Prevacid 30mg x 1
Clonazepam 1mg x1 (for restless leg syndrome, but he seems to think it will help my migraines too)
Lisinopril 10mg x2
(mostly) Healthy diet
Exercise
"this whole friggin town is uphill....."  |
08-02-2006, 04:29 AM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 7,833
| | | You could always have a small bag of chips and some guacamole. The avocados are nearly carb free.
I eat alot of nuts. The lowest in carbs that I've found are Macadamia nuts and almonds. |
08-02-2006, 04:31 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Elgin, IL
Posts: 209
| | | Nuts are yummy but I want to watch the fat too. I just dropped 20 lbs...want to keep it off and lose another 20 if I can. I've done guacamole with cucumber chips and it's good..I suppose a handful of corn chips wouldn't kill me now and then. I LOVE guac
__________________ Jacqui Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
5/06 A1C 8
9/06 A1C 6.4
ActoplusMet 15/mg/500mg x 2
Levothyroxine 50mcg x1
Pravachol 40mg x 1
Prevacid 30mg x 1
Clonazepam 1mg x1 (for restless leg syndrome, but he seems to think it will help my migraines too)
Lisinopril 10mg x2
(mostly) Healthy diet
Exercise
"this whole friggin town is uphill....." |
08-02-2006, 05:26 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 1,573
| | today i had a "mashed banana and strawberry jam(diabetic jam)" sandwich on brown bread. *YUM!*
but then i've been told to try and eat lots of carbs...! (i lost two stone before i was diagnosed)
im 6'2 and i only weighed 9st. Sinse then i've put on 1st in 9days 
__________________ Stu 
Type 1 Since - 24/7/2006 HbA1c
13/10/2006 - 7.2%  | 15/12/2006 - 6.0%  | 29/06/2007 - 7.1% | 02/11/2007 - 7.8% | 29/02/2008 - 6.5% | 07/08/2008 - 6.8
Insulin - Levemir and NovoRapid | Meter - Accu-Chek Compact Plus GT  Pasta is a gift that just keeps giving... |
08-02-2006, 05:43 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dubai, UAE
Posts: 3,021
| | | You'll put on weight very quickly after diagnosis. You'll have lost a lot of weight from DKA and your body will put it straight back on, and you'll start retaining water better.
I'd ignore the advice about eating lots of carbs though - that won't do you any favours at all. Just eat a normal diet. |
08-02-2006, 05:51 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 1,573
| | as it happens... my normal diet does actualy mean lots of carbs... i have always eaten lots of pasta, rice, potatos (jacket!) and fruit.
It's when i eat the fat and protein now that ruins my levels.
I have a naturally fast motabolism as well so ill still be fairly slim, but i am hoping i can put some weight on and just look normal! I've always been a rake
__________________ Stu
Type 1 Since - 24/7/2006 HbA1c
13/10/2006 - 7.2% | 15/12/2006 - 6.0% | 29/06/2007 - 7.1% | 02/11/2007 - 7.8% | 29/02/2008 - 6.5% | 07/08/2008 - 6.8
Insulin - Levemir and NovoRapid | Meter - Accu-Chek Compact Plus GT Pasta is a gift that just keeps giving... |
08-02-2006, 06:31 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NM
Posts: 264
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Originally Posted by Stuboy today i had a "mashed banana and strawberry jam(diabetic jam)" sandwich on brown bread. *YUM!*
| That sounds good and I have allt he ingredients already Thx!
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08-02-2006, 06:32 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Elgin, IL
Posts: 209
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Originally Posted by Stuboy as it happens... my normal diet does actualy mean lots of carbs... i have always eaten lots of pasta, rice, potatos (jacket!) and fruit.
It's when i eat the fat and protein now that ruins my levels.
I have a naturally fast motabolism as well so ill still be fairly slim, but i am hoping i can put some weight on and just look normal! I've always been a rake | OMG I love jacket potatoes!!! Miss them terribly....... (sighs)
__________________ Jacqui Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
5/06 A1C 8
9/06 A1C 6.4
ActoplusMet 15/mg/500mg x 2
Levothyroxine 50mcg x1
Pravachol 40mg x 1
Prevacid 30mg x 1
Clonazepam 1mg x1 (for restless leg syndrome, but he seems to think it will help my migraines too)
Lisinopril 10mg x2
(mostly) Healthy diet
Exercise
"this whole friggin town is uphill....." |
08-02-2006, 09:37 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT
Posts: 4,588
| | You could have baked chips... they have carbs, but they are low in fat and pretty tasty 
__________________ I’ve faced myself
To cross out what I’ve become
Erase myself
And let go of what I’ve done
Put to rest
What you thought of me
Well I cleaned this slate
With the hands
Of uncertainty
So let mercy come
And wash away
What I’ve done
I’ve faced myself
To cross out what I’ve become
Erase myself
And let go of what I’ve done
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08-02-2006, 09:39 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Elgin, IL
Posts: 209
| | | I've thought of that...thanks! Going to the market tonight to see what I can scrounge up....
__________________ Jacqui Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
5/06 A1C 8
9/06 A1C 6.4
ActoplusMet 15/mg/500mg x 2
Levothyroxine 50mcg x1
Pravachol 40mg x 1
Prevacid 30mg x 1
Clonazepam 1mg x1 (for restless leg syndrome, but he seems to think it will help my migraines too)
Lisinopril 10mg x2
(mostly) Healthy diet
Exercise
"this whole friggin town is uphill....." |
08-02-2006, 10:55 AM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hogwarts, Hobbiton, the Galactic Milieu &Ks when I have to be here
Posts: 4,299
| | | How about small amounts of fruits?
1 1/2 cups of watermellon is 15 carbs.
12 cherries, 3/4 cup of pineapple, small orange, small peach.........in fact, I was taught that an amount of fruit, roughly the size of your fist = 15 carbs.
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08-02-2006, 12:12 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 1,573
| | | or you can eat smoked salmon straight out of the packet! It's tastey... low in carbs and good for your brain! lol
__________________ Stu
Type 1 Since - 24/7/2006 HbA1c
13/10/2006 - 7.2% | 15/12/2006 - 6.0% | 29/06/2007 - 7.1% | 02/11/2007 - 7.8% | 29/02/2008 - 6.5% | 07/08/2008 - 6.8
Insulin - Levemir and NovoRapid | Meter - Accu-Chek Compact Plus GT Pasta is a gift that just keeps giving... |
08-02-2006, 06:24 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Faber,Va
Posts: 84
| | I bought a package of the low carb burrito wraps other day. I smear one good with fat free cream cheese and then a spoonfull or two of strawberry or apricot sugar free fruit spread, roll that sucker up and then....... wonder where it went when it's all gone in a couple bites.  |
08-02-2006, 07:47 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern USA
Posts: 1,500
| | | I'm a total sucker for sugar free jello, sugar- free chocolate pudding (watch the brands...some have more carbs than others) and low carb yogurt. Dannon makes a low-carb yogurt that is only 3 grams of carbs, sweetened with splenda. Great stuff on a hot day! |
08-02-2006, 10:04 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NYC
Posts: 1,307
| | | Air (or microwave) popped pocorn with some seasonings. I have a Presto microwave popper that you don't have to add any oil to. I usually put the kernels in, spray them quickly with an olive oil mister, sprinkle a little salt and then let it pop.
My sister just told me that she found little sugar free/fat free chocolate meringues, sweetend with Splenda. She's not diabetic, though, just watching her weight! I forget how many carbs she said they had but it was very few per serving.
I actually like Egg Beaters with some salsa for a snack.
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Type 1 dx 4/1987
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Minimed Paradigm 715 5/2005 - 6/2008
13mm Silhouettes
Lifescan UltraSmart & UltraMini
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