Type 2 diabetes has been a part of my life for a very long time. My grandmother, mother, aunts and uncles have all dealt with the disease. I have type 2 diabetes, my husband is also a type 2 diabetic ( his mother also a diabetic). My oldest son, 31, was recently diagnosed with a fasting blood sugar of 300. We are all on medication and I am currently attempting to get off insulin. One of the worst part of this disease, which no one can see, is doing without most breads because they are too high in carbs. Most people think it's about sugar (and it is), but those breads elevate blood sugar quickly. However, new products are meeting the needs of people who need reduced carbs. Net carbs are total carbs minus fiber. Even is you are not a diabetic, you may enjoy these products.
Joseph's Flax, Oat Bran and Whole Wheat Pita Bread is awesome - 60 calories and 4 net carbs. Great for your heart and losing weight. Tear a small area and stuff the pita. Wonderful!
Nature's Own Healthy Multi-Grain Sandwich Rounds- 100 calories, 15 net carbs, and 2 sugars. These make flavorful sandwiches.
These are Mission Carb Balance tortillas which are 3 net carbs and each tortilla is 80 calories. Great for wraps of fish or meat.
My family loves Thomas Nooks and Crannies English Muffins. Light, multi-grain muffins that are 100 calories per muffin and 18 net carbs and 1g sugar. We love these with Canadian bacon and cheese heated in the microwave.
Diabetes is a self managing disease and I depend on others who have walked this path to help me with everything from diet to medications, to insulin. Let me know if you know of any products that are low in carbs and sugar that my family can sample. All these products are good for weight loss and heart healthy. I have found all these products at Wal-Mart and Brookshires.
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