dehydrated pineapple for munchies, I use Taro smothies, and Protein poweder smoothies

Taro is a good complex carb, that actually helps control Blood sugars.

Hello @A DiabetesTeam Member . You are a new member and I do not know when you were diagnosed or how much you already know, so forgive me if I get too basic for you (if you just want what I like, scan down to "I like:"). Ultimately, the first thing to know is how many carbs you can safely eat, then figure out what are the best carbs for you and when to eat them.

Did you get a "carb budget" from your Dr or a diabetes certified nutritionist? This would be the best place to start. Then monitor how your blood sugar reacts to the exercise you do. I understand that this is even more important if you are using insulin or drugs that increase insulin production.

When I was doing the most ambitious exercise, long difficult hikes, I would test before, during, and after the hike. I've now learned to judge how many extra carbs I need along the hike. When I am doing a long hike, I add some raisins to the mixed nuts I often use as a snack. The meal along the trail will contain some more healthy carbs like fruits that are high in fiber and whole.

Now for the actual question you asked. I would suggest finding snacks that you like that have a low glycemic index. If you are on insulin, insulin increasing drugs, or have an issue with your blood sugar dropping suddenly, I would suggest also carrying a snack with a high glycemic index, just in case.

http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/w...

I like:

Snacks:

Apples
Oranges
Some dry fruits added to nuts (when extra carbs are called for, in my case hiking)
Nuts
Clif Builder's protein bars (a bit high on the carbs but good in the trail)

Full meals are a little more complicated. I rely mainly on portioning food and include foods that others here avoid at all costs. I suggest looking at the "plate method" as the starting point

http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/food-to-eat...

For meals I will do a wider range of carbs so long as I keep the number of carbs within my carb budget:

Potatoes (all kinds, in the right proportions),
pastas (whole wheat mostly, but not always),
breads (whole wheat mostly, but not always),
polenta,
beans,
Oat meal (not instant).

Carbs should always be counted and in the right proportions. Even the healthy carbs can be over done.

My nutrtionist said I could eat whatever I wanted as long as I stayed in my carb budget. I choose the healthy carbs because they are way more satisfying and sustaining.

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MJT10 yeah, I love your answer, but,,,,, here is the reality I am living in,

1. A carb budget - yeah I would love to get an answer to that, been trying for over 18 months to get a straight answer on that.

2. I exercise, have lost over 70 pounds, but honestly I have done that all on my own as well. I finally have a personal trainer, but Trainers are exercise savvy and know nothing about diabetes and the effects the medications have on performance, endurance, and weight loss.

I try to eat a fully balanced died, and smart snacks, but ever since my diagnosis I have felt like a woman on an Island that has a huge library concerning what to eat, how to eat, etc and the library is locked and I cant get in.

To say I am frustrated is such an understatement. Some days I eat extremely well and get great results, other days, I eat extremely well and get limited results. After one of those days i just want to say screw it and eat cookies. lol.

Aww Bobbie please do not feel defeated or bad because you have proved you are a damn good fighter. Life is a bloody struggle then you have diabetes....i honestly feel you are doing an amazing job with your fight but...smile at yourself in the mirror now and again hen and realise sometimes you can only do so much. Im very impressed by your fighting this living hell. You are an inspiration...xxx

MJT10 WOW that was really amazing to read all your experience and knowledge....what a great reply...xxx