Originally Posted by gail-r
I'm a bit overwhelmed, he now has type 2 diabetes plus some heart concerns so he really needs to be on a heart healthy diabetic diet. I'm trying to learn to count carbs but trying to figure out a weeks worth of meals and snacks is making me slightly crazier than usual.
The big problem is trying to give him a variety and control portion size. I'm going to eat when and whatever he eats so that helps with the portion size, I just make less and he knows he has to share.
He has always been a meat, potatoes and gravy, kind of guy. And if the meat and potatoes were fried then it was even better. So, trying to change is going to be difficult especially if I can't give him an interesting variety.
Any help, advise or receipes would be appreciated.
Hugs, Gail
My daughter (20) was diagnosed Type I in March of 09. We met with a dietician at our local hospital and she worked out a menu and time line for her since she works and goes to school full-time. Her Endocrinologist gave the dietician the carbs allowed and then she actually filled out a schedule of when and what would be good for her to eat, staying within the alloted carbs amount. It is so much easier when you have someone to advise you, such as a dietician, rather than trying to figure it all out by yourself.
I remember my Mom reading book after book trying to grasp Diabetes after my Dad was diagnosed Type 2 back in the 80's. It would have been a great burden lifted from her had she had the kind of guidance I had when my daughter was diagnosed.
Your DH's doctor should be able to give you info on a program in your local hospital or call the hospital directly. You could also check with your nearest local Diabetes Association. Good luck, and the scary and unknown will pass and you will be an expert at healthy cooking and healthy portions.